Evan Jones

Virginia Tech conducts national study that closely monitors truck drivers **OLD** Trucks Tractor trailers

Virginia Tech conducts national study that closely monitors truck drivers

Evan Jones May 27, 2015

Researchers at Virginia Tech are conducting a comprehensive study on truck drivers, one expected to provide mountains...

D-Day Memorial service to honor those who have fallen for their country **OLD** D-Day Memorial

D-Day Memorial service to honor those who have fallen for their country

Evan Jones May 25, 2015

Memorial Day is the day we remember the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice...

On-line disruptions impact SOL testing; some students may qualify for retests as a result **OLD** Education-News1

On-line disruptions impact SOL testing; some students may qualify for retests as a result

Evan Jones May 22, 2015

Computer problems have disrupted Virginia’s SOL tests three times in the last ten days. School officials say...

Sweet Briar alum: naming college as “endangered historic place” important whether or not it remains open **OLD** Sweet-Briar-College-215x300

Sweet Briar alum: naming college as “endangered historic place” important whether or not it remains open

Evan Jones May 21, 2015

The Sweet Briar College alumna who nominated her Alma mater as an “endangered historic place” says its...

Virginia Attorney General takes prominent role in nationwide charity scam announcement **OLD** wfir-def

Virginia Attorney General takes prominent role in nationwide charity scam announcement

Evan Jones May 20, 2015

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring took a prominent role in a nationwide charity fraud announcement yesterday in...

Preservationists: Sweet Briar buildings, land should be protected whether college closes or stays open **OLD** Sweet-Briar-College-215x300

Preservationists: Sweet Briar buildings, land should be protected whether college closes or stays open

Evan Jones May 19, 2015

Preservationists say they are not attempting to enter the debate on whether Sweet Briar should close, but...

Aviation expert: Roanoke-Dallas air service likely within 18 months **OLD** US Airways-American Merger

Aviation expert: Roanoke-Dallas air service likely within 18 months

Evan Jones May 18, 2015

A prominent aviation consultant says once American Airlines completes its merger with US Airways, direct air service...

State Police: three face charges after 200+ pounds of marijuana delivered to Roanoke area business **OLD** State-Police

State Police: three face charges after 200+ pounds of marijuana delivered to Roanoke area business

Evan Jones May 15, 2015

State Police say three people face drug-related charges after a package with “at least 200 pounds” of...

Sweet Briar commencement speaker: alum who opposes its closing **OLD** Teresa Tomlinson

Sweet Briar commencement speaker: alum who opposes its closing

Evan Jones May 15, 2015

Tomorrow’s commencement speaker at Sweet Briar College faces an enormous and highly unusual challenge. The college plans...

Virginia Beach tourism industry opposes planned offshore drilling; petroleum industry says fears are unfounded **OLD** Offshore Oil Drilling

Virginia Beach tourism industry opposes planned offshore drilling; petroleum industry says fears are unfounded

Evan Jones May 14, 2015

With the summer season just about to begin in Virginia Beach, the tourism industry there is lining...

McDonnell: faith in the justice system and the Lord as he awaits appeals court ruling **OLD** Bob McDonnell, Maureen McDonnell

McDonnell: faith in the justice system and the Lord as he awaits appeals court ruling

Evan Jones May 13, 2015

Former Governor Bob McDonnell says he has faith in the US judicial system — and in the...

Oral arguments today in McDonnell appeal; definition of “official acts” appears to be the big question **OLD** Bob McDonnell, Maureen McDonnell

Oral arguments today in McDonnell appeal; definition of “official acts” appears to be the big question

Evan Jones May 12, 2015

Federal prosecutors and attorneys for former Governor Bob McDonnell will present oral arguments today before a federal...

Botetourt Co. Sheriff: “domestic situation” leads to assault by vehicle, attempted murder charge **OLD** Darren P. Scruggs

Botetourt Co. Sheriff: “domestic situation” leads to assault by vehicle, attempted murder charge

Evan Jones May 11, 2015

From the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office: On Saturday, May 9, 2015 at approximately 5:12 a.m., the Botetourt...

Gas Buddy: we are probably at or near this year’s peak in gas prices **OLD** Gas-Prices1

Gas Buddy: we are probably at or near this year’s peak in gas prices

Evan Jones May 11, 2015

The summer driving season is just about to get underway with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend less...

Sweet Briar’s plans to close: a unique situation or a sign of other private college troubles? **OLD** Sweet-Briar-College-215x300

Sweet Briar’s plans to close: a unique situation or a sign of other private college troubles?

Evan Jones May 8, 2015

We are entering the heart of the college commencement season, and at one college in the region,...