Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to expand disability parking
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is expanding parking outside the main terminal for people with disabilities. The airport says parking compliant with the ...
Arrest site for abduction suspect at road’s end
GILCHRIST, Texas (AP) _ If Virginia kidnap suspect Jess Leroy Matthew Jr. was looking to hide from authorities, he couldn't have picked a better spot ...
UVa suspect doesn’t challenge extradition in Texas
Thurs., Sept. 25 3:28 p.m. GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — The man suspected of abducting a missing University of Virginia student will be heading back to ...
Science Museum announces unusual fundraising footrace
The Science Museum of Western Virginia hopes to raise ten thousand dollars for its programs with a Back to the Future-type race on the Greenway ...
BREAKING: Suspect captured in case of missing UVa student
Thurs., Sept. 25 4:23 a.m. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A man charged with abducting a missing University of Virginia student is in custody in Texas ...
Friends is planning a “Roanoke Mountain Funfest”
Saturday is National Public Lands Day - and Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Roanoke is planning a "Roanoke Mountain Funfest" this Saturday from ...
Poll finds Gillespie portrayal of Warner as Obama rubber stamp not clicking...
With less than six weeks to go until election day, a new poll shows Mark Warner with a 19-point lead over Ed Gillespie, despite the ...
McAuliffe to hold news conference on ethics reform
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe is planning a news conference to address ethics reform in Virginia state government. The governor has scheduled ...
Va. governor aims at ending vet homelessness
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia is in the second day of a challenge aimed at sheltering homeless veterans. Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced the “100 Day ...
Va. products getting spotlight in ABC stores
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is upping its promotion of state products -- from wines to mixers. The ABC ...
Va. education officials: Graduation rate increases
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia education officials say about 90 percent of students who entered high school in the fall of 2010 earned a diploma ...
Prosecutor: no evidence linking disappearances of Hannah Graham and Alexis ...
Nelson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Anthony Martin is trying to put to rest any suggestions that the disappearances of Hannah Graham and Alexis Murphy might be ...
Salem resident holds open house for Red Cross
A Salem resident home again after a fire displaced her a year ago wants to show her appreciation by holding an open house this Saturday ...
Drug Take-back day set for Saturday
Those waiting to clean out their medicine cabinets can take advantage of another "Drug Take-back" day this Saturday at eight sites around the Roanoke Valley ...
Statewide poll finds Warner continuing to hold strong lead over Gillespie
From Roanoke College: Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner holds a comfortable lead over Republican challenger Ed Gillespie, according to the latest Roanoke College Poll. Also, ...
HIDTA Agencies Serving Multiple Warrants Across the Area
The Roanoke County Police Department says that local, state and federal authorities are in the process of serving search warrants and arrest warrants across the ...
BREAKING: Suspect now charged in UVA student disappearance
Charlottesville police now say they have charged Jesse Leroy Matthew, Jr., 32, in the disappearance of Hannah Elizabeth Graham. Matthew is wanted for abduction with ...
Former Roanoke Times writer to speak at 2015 Virginia book festival
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ Best-selling author Frances Mayes and Virginia journalist Beth Macy are among the speakers for the 21st annual Virginia Festival of the ...
Berglund Center getting facelift
New seats, lighting, a paint job and more secure doors. The 45-year-old Roanoke Civic Center is getting more than a new name. The Berglund Center ...
Norfolk Southern freight volume returns to pre-recession levels; railroad t...
Norfolk Southern reports total freight volume has recovered to the peak levels last seen in 2006. Company officials say with still more growth expected, the ...
