Poll finds McDonnell job approval at lowest point yet
Governor Bob McDonnell's job approval has sunk to its lowest point yet in Quinnipiac University's new poll of Virginia voters, and recent investigations into gifts ...
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First heat wave: signs of heat exhaustion and how to help avoid it
The first major heat wave of the summer is here and Roanoke Fire EMS has some tips to avoid heat-related health issues. You are encouraged ...
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Road trip? Several nearby states have some of nation’s lowest gas prices...
If you are planning a road trip in coming weeks, you probably know that gas prices have risen in recent weeks. But if it is ...
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Study: more than 100,000 in southwest VA are “food insecure”
A study called Map the Meal Gap finds more than 100,000 people in southwest Virginia are food insecure. Feeding America defines food insecurity as the ...
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Police Chief: collaboration helped lead to long standoff’s peaceful end...
Roanoke County Police Chief Howard Hall says it was a collaborative effort that made yesterday's 11-hour standoff end peacefully. Police say 47-year-old Bill Long Jr ...
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Salem Fair breaks records despite wet weather
Mother Nature didn't stop the crowds from coming out to this year's Salem Fair. Organizers say the fair posted gains in attendance and revenue. Salem-Fair-Results ...
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Roanoke County standoff ends peacefully
A lengthy standoff is over without incident after a 47 year old man holed himself up in his northeast Roanoke County home. WFIR's Velvet Hall ...
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July rains, floods send tons of debris into Smith Mountain Lake
All the recent heavy rains and flooding have created a lot of extra work for Appalachian Power crews on Smith Mountain Lake. An Apco spokesperson ...
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Blue Ridge Parkway cracks open in NC; 20 miles closed
A 20-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed through one of its most scenic areas until further notice after a large crack was ...
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Roanoke County Police: “emergency situation” in north county
Roanoke County Police say they are conducting what’s termed an “emergency situation” at this hour in the 200 block of Orlando Avenue, a little south ...
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FloydFest sells out in advance for first time
It's a sellout -- this year's FloydFest sold its final available tickets over the weekend. The musical festival says this is not their first sellout, ...
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Political analyst: Bolling could have won, was “foolish” to pull out of gov...
One of Virginia's best-known political analysts says Bill Bolling was "foolish" to pull out of the governor's race when he did. Larry Sabato at the ...
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Blood donations decrease in summer — but the need does not
The American Red Cross has issued an emergency request for people to donate blood. Donations for the Red Cross are down 10% from June; a ...
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Cracked cockpit window leads to unscheduled US Airways landing in Roanoke
A US Airways regional jet was diverted to Roanoke Regional Airport today after the pilot experienced cracks in the plane's front window. The plane was ...
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Mystery from the nest: two young ospreys rescued, fate of third unknown
UPDATE: Park officials report one of the young ospreys flew from the nest Friday morning. A rescue effort last weekend probably saved the lives of ...
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Recent water rescues teach firefighters things they can’t learn in training...
The recent rain has been keeping Roanoke Fire EMS swift water rescue crews busy -- and teaching them things they can't learn in training. Deputy ...
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Ewell Hunt enters plea, acknowledges mistakes on day deputy shot ex-wife
Former Franklin County Sheriff Ewell Hunt has entered an Alford plea to a misconduct charge stemming from his actions before a deputy killed a woman. ...
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All that rain: trouble for some people, good business for others
All the heavy rainfall so far this month has caused some serious troubles for many people, but it is also good for some businesses, like ...
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Sabato: gift revelations mean McDonnell’s political career is over
One of Virginia's most noted political analysts says the latest revelations involving Governor McDonnell have all but eliminated any chance of his successfully seeking future ...
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Roanoke College official: student loan rate increase should not discourage ...
A Roanoke College official says people are focusing too much on the percent increase of student loan interest rates and not on what it really ...
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