Roanoke College Poll: Gillespie narrows gap, but Warner still holds double-...
From Roanoke College: Republican challenger Ed Gillespie has narrowed the gap, but Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner still holds a 13-point lead (45%-32%) in the ...
Human trafficking the subject of a forum at Virginia Western
It happens right here in Roanoke - human trafficking - and its the subject of a forum at Virginia Western Community College this morning. The ...
Virginia works to monitor everyone coming here from Ebola-stricken countrie...
Virginia health officials are now actively monitoring all travelers arriving in the state from the three West African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak. So ...
Ebola seminar today at Virginia Western Community College
Health and education officials are hosting a public seminar on Ebola today at Virginia Western Community College. Amy White is the biology Department program head ...
VDOT’s winter budget set
VDOT has its initial budgets, materials, equipment and staffing in place across the state in preparation for whatever this year's weather brings to keep your ...
Jesse Matthew Jr. set to appear in court Friday
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) _ The suspect in the abduction of University of Virginia student Hannah Graham will be making an initial court appearance Friday in ...
Appeals court to hear county board prayer case
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments over the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors' practice of opening meetings with ...
Absentee voting ends this week
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Time is running out for Virginia voters to cast absentee ballots for the Nov. 4 general election. Tuesday is the deadline ...
Proposed pipeline meets resistance from Montgomery County residents
Much like residents in Roanoke County, homeowners in Montgomery County do not want the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline running through their community. But despite the ...
Carilion Clinic Names Chief Medical Officer
Carilion Clinic has named Patrice M. Weiss, M.D., to serve as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Weiss currently serves as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics ...
Roanoke beer lovers have a new destination
Many people associate October with "October Fest" ... the German celebration of all things beer. A new retail shop in Roanoke County is a beer ...
Traffic alert: Elm Avenue bridge project to impact I-581 this week
From VDOT: Work to place structural steel on the bridge over Interstate 581 at Elm Avenue will cause several traffic impacts on weeknights this week ...
Va. health officials announce Ebola monitoring
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia health officials are now actively monitoring all travelers arriving in the state from the three West African countries affected by ...
Roanoke County Supervisors asked to support “Eat for Education” meals tax...
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors may be asked to support a tax increase tomorrow ... an "Eat for Education" meals tax that would raise ...
State regulators propose changes in long-term care insurance
State regulators are proposing revisions to the rules governing long-term care insurance in Virginia. It pays for long-term care that other insurance does not cover ...
Local schools participate in Red Ribbon Week
Groups seeking to raise awareness of teen alcohol and drug abuse are sponsoring "Red Ribbon Week" this week...they hope to see lots of red ribbons ...
Rocky Mountain Police Chief dies
Rocky Mountain Police Chief and Chairman of the county’s board of supervisors, David Cundiff died Friday. He was 57. Cundiff had been out on extended ...
Former neighbor of Jesse Matthew Jr. reacts to Hannah Graham case
10 years ago Jesse Matthew Jr., the man accused of abducting Hannah Graham, lived off of Ponderosa Trail in Albemarle County. Cliff Hunt was neighbors ...
Retired Botetourt County judge passes away
Retired Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Judge of Botetourt County, Dudley J. "Buzz" Emick Jr., passed away over the weekend, he was 75. Emick, ...
Affordable housing conference set in Norfolk
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Nearly 800 Virginia affordable housing advocates, providers and policymakers are expected to attend an annual conference in Norfolk. The Virginia Department ...
