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 ...
Searchers comb parkway, river for missing man
From Roanoke County Police: A search operation for a missing 46 year old man being conducted in the vicinity of the Roanoke River Bridge on ...
Court rejects Virginia black-majority district
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A federal court has struck down the boundaries of Virginia's black-majority 3rd congressional district. The 2-1 ruling Tuesday by a panel ...
McAuliffe orders same-sex marriage compliance
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia's governor has signed an order directing state agencies to comply with the legalization of same-sex marriage in the state. That ...
Bedrosian addresses employee issues at news conference
Roanoke County supervisor Al Bedrosian laid out more of his grievances today at a news conference ... on the conduct of several county employees - ...
Flurry of same-sex weddings slows in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The rush to the altar by same-sex couples has slowed one day after gay marriage became legal in Virginia. After issuing ...
“Growing a Greener World,” airs segment on Center in the Square
The P-B-S show "Growing a Greener World," airs a segment on Roanoke tonight - and Center in the Square is a star attraction...as WFIR's Gene ...
