Star witness in ex-Va. governor trial: No affair

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The prosecution's star witness in the corruption trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has testified that he never had any ...

City puts a light-hearted focus on greenway etiquette issue

Pedestrian and biker safety on the Roanoke River Greenway is still a work in progress... and the city wants to put a light-hearted focus on ...

Best selling book started as Roanoke Times feature story

The best-selling "Factory Man - How one Furniture Maker Battled Off-shoring, Stayed Local - and Helped Save an American Town" - started out as a ...

Political expert: McDonnell’s acts unethical, but jury must decide if illeg...

The federal corruption trial of former Governor Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen enters its second week today. Prosecutors say the couple accepted all kinds ...

Trial exposes CEO’s calls, texts to Va. first lady

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A wealthy businessman who says his relationship with Virginia's former governor was all about business texted or called the first lady ...

Defense grills witness in ex-Virginia gov’s trial

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A defense lawyer is attacking the credibility of the key witness in the corruption trial of Virginia's former governor and his ...

Sheryl Crow rocks Elmwood Park

Sheryl Crow spent part of the day at the Science Museum of Western Virginia yesterday- then she rocked the new Elmwood Park ampitheater last night ...

Goodlatte: working for Butler helped shape his own approach to office

Friends and family will honor and remember former Congressman Caldwell Butler later this morning. Among those who will attend the memorial service: current 6th District ...

Park and Ride lot at exit 118 on Interstate-81 is moving

Commuters who use the I-81 Park and Ride lot near Falling Branch Elementary School at exit 118 will have to relocate as of tomorrow...moved in ...

Roanoke Railhouse asks for help opening new taproom

As the Roanoke Railhouse Brewery gets closer to opening its taproom on Franklin Road, it's making a last call...but not for alcohol. President Steve Davidson ...

Rolex passed among jurors in ex-Va. gov trial

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A key witness in the corruption trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell testified that he made a mistake when he ...

Salem police seek larceny suspect

From Salem Police Department: Salem Police are asking for assistance in identifying this white male in these photos who may be involved in a Larceny ...

City hopes Sheryl Crow concert can lead to other big-name acts coming to El...

One of music's big names in the last 20 years performs tonight at Elmwood Park, and Roanoke City officials hope Sheryl Crow's concert will demonstrate ...

Water rate hikes will impact bills in Vinton

The second of three utility rate hikes to pay for water system upgrades will impact bills in Vinton starting next month. The Town of Vinton ...

Key prosecution witness heard in ex-Va. gov trial

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ It was strictly business. That's what the former CEO of a dietary supplements company is saying about his relationship with former ...

Trial turns to trips for former Va. first family

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The former assistant to the wealthy businessman at the center of the corruption case against former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and ...

Salem Distance Run is 40 years old

The 40th annual Salem Distance Run on August 9th will raise money - and awareness - for Health Focus of Southwest Virginia, a non-profit that ...

Police seek third suspect after shots are fired between cars

From Roanoke City Police: On July 29, 2014 at 6:08 p.m. Roanoke Police were dispatched to the 1200 block of Orange Avenue NE to investigate ...

City provides details for Sheryl Crow concert

In anticipation of the City of Roanoke’s Welcome to Elmwood Park concert featuring Sheryl Crow on Thursday, July 31, the city would like to provide ...

Man killed in Bedford County officer-involved shooting

From the Bedford County Sheriff's Office: At 8:03 p.m. Tuesday night, July 29, 2014, Bedford County 911 dispatchers received a call from 1554 Stewartsville Road, ...