Report: Hannah Graham abduction suspect was driving cab the night Morgan Ha...

A Richmond television station reports another possible link between Jesse Matthew, Jr. and Morgan Harrington’s murder five years ago. WTVR cites sources confirming that Matthew ...

Va. campus sexual assault task force meets

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia's governor says the disappearance of college student Hannah Graham reinforces the mission of his task force on campus sexual assaults ...

FBI, state senators discussed corruption

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia state senators say they met with FBI officials for a private briefing on how not to run afoul of federal ...

Blue Ridge Literacy says work has “never been more important”

With almost 70,000 refugees fleeing their own countries in 20-13, Blue Ridge Literacy in Roanoke says their work has "never been more important." Those are ...

You’re invited to take “A Walk in Their Shoes”

October is "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" ... the 7th Annual "A Walk in their shoes" is presented by the Family Violence Coordinating Council ... wear ...

Stink bugs look for winter homes — maybe yours

Stink bug populations took a hit this past winter -- the result of abnormally cold temperatures -- but the numbers have recovered some, and this ...

VDOT public hearing for East Main Street improvements in Salem

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is holding a public hearing this evening on a proposed project to improve a section of East Main Street ...

Va. campus sexual assault task force to meet

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A Virginia task force addressing sexual violence on college campuses is set to hold its first meeting. The Governor's Task Force ...

Va. Alcohol Beverage Control plans college tour

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is going to college campuses around the state to talk to students and others ...

“Aging in place” event set for next week

The first Aging in Place National Planning day is next week, and local organizers are hosting a symposium  in Botetourt County. Chris Moore is director of ...

Pittsylvania County man is first $1 million winner in newest VA Lottery ga...

From the Virginia Lottery:  Earl Kirks, Jr. of Dry Fork was just about to leave for work when he discovered he’d won $1 million in ...

Va. to receive $356,779 from AT&T “cramming” settlement

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Attorney General Mark R. Herring says Virginia will receive $356,779 for its participation in a settlement with AT&T. The $105 million ...

Aerial images from Hannah Graham search examined

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Analysts reviewed aerial images while about three dozen searchers looked for any trace of missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham ...

Virginia Science Festival in Roanoke kicks off tonight

The first-ever Virginia Science Festival spearheaded by the Science Museum of Western Virginia gets ready for a grand finale in downtown Roanoke on Saturday ...

Roanoke Co. Police investigate child pornography

From Roanoke County Police Department: On 09/30/2014 the Roanoke County Police executed a search warrant at a residence in the Villages of Garst Creek apartment ...

Gas prices decline in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Motorists in Virginia are paying on average 6 cents less for a gallon of gasoline than they were a year ago ...

Proposed natural gas pipeline to come through Roanoke Co.

Wed., 10/8/14 9:38 a.m. ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ Energy companies have revised the route of a proposed natural gas pipeline that would run from West ...

Annual Public Safety “Equity and Diversity conference” comes to Roanoke...

A statewide conference that brings fire and EMS together with law enforcement agencies convenes in Roanoke tomorrow for a 2-day run ... The "Roanoke Valley ...

Traditional marriage supporters decry Supreme Court same-sex decision

Supporters of traditional marriage say Monday's Supreme Court action does not end the legal battle over same-sex marriage. And they say for now, at least, ...

Warner, Gillespie square off in second debate

MCLEAN, Va. (AP) _ U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and Republican challenger Ed Gillespie each claim they would be the more independent voice if elected to ...