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McAuliffe to sign budget but proceed with Medicaid expansion on his own

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McAuliffe to sign budget but proceed with Medicaid expansion on his own

Evan Jones June 20, 2014 0

Governor Terry McAuliffe says that he will sign the state’s two-year budget, but he has vetoed a...

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Happier cats and quicker adoptions — two big reasons for SPCA’s new cat quarters

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Happier cats and quicker adoptions — two big reasons for SPCA’s new cat quarters

Evan Jones June 20, 2014 0

The Roanoke Valley SPCA is set to open new quarters for its cats awaiting adoption. It’s designed...

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Governor’s office: state to provide $2.75 million for new Franklin Road bridge

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Governor’s office: state to provide $2.75 million for new Franklin Road bridge

Evan Jones June 19, 2014 0

Governor McAuliffe’s office say Roanoke is in line for state matching funds to help pay for a...

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Store owner: Redskins’ trademark decision may hurt team, NFL — and his business

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Store owner: Redskins’ trademark decision may hurt team, NFL — and his business

Evan Jones June 19, 2014 0

Stores specializing in licensed sports team merchandise paint a gloomy picture if courts uphold a Patent Office...

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Goodlatte challenger wants immigration opened and drug use decriminalized

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Goodlatte challenger wants immigration opened and drug use decriminalized

Evan Jones June 18, 2014 0

Congressman Bob Goodlatte faces a November challenge from a Libertarian. Will Hammer  wants the U.S. to open...

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Fighting in Iraq may impact what you pay at the pump this summer

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Fighting in Iraq may impact what you pay at the pump this summer

Evan Jones June 17, 2014 0

The large-scale fighting that has overtaken parts of Iraq in recent days may impact what you pay...

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$1 million renovations this year at Peaks of Otter Lodge

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$1 million renovations this year at Peaks of Otter Lodge

Evan Jones June 16, 2014 0

The company now managing Peaks of Otter is spending a lot of money this year to upgrade...

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Year-round “big air” skiing coming shortly to Liberty University

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Year-round “big air” skiing coming shortly to Liberty University

Evan Jones June 13, 2014 0

The summer season is here, so how about some swimming, sunning — and “big air” ski stunts!...

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From impasse to impending passage; lawmakers return to Richmond to approve a budget

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From impasse to impending passage; lawmakers return to Richmond to approve a budget

Evan Jones June 12, 2014 0

State lawmakers return to Richmond today, with both parties expecting rapid approval of a new budget, ending...

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Empty nest: mother nature shows its cruel side as three osprey chicks fall to nighttime predators

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Empty nest: mother nature shows its cruel side as three osprey chicks fall to nighttime predators

Evan Jones June 11, 2014 0

Smith Mountain Lake State Park promises to show the good and bad in nature through its “ospreycam“,...

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State Senate to reconvene Thursday; vote likely on budget without Medicaid expansion

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State Senate to reconvene Thursday; vote likely on budget without Medicaid expansion

Evan Jones June 10, 2014 0

The State Senate will reconvene on Thursday to act on a new state budget, with expectations the...

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State Police identify wrong-way I-81 driver

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State Police identify wrong-way I-81 driver

Evan Jones June 9, 2014 0

State Police have identified the man they say was driving the wrong way on Interstate 81 over...

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Experts expect strong campaign from Gillespie, even if it starts as an uphill battle

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Experts expect strong campaign from Gillespie, even if it starts as an uphill battle

Evan Jones June 9, 2014 0

The Virginia Senate race is now set: Republican Ed Gillespie and incumbent Democrat Mark Warner. Gillespie captured...

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GOP to select Senate candidate this weekend in Roanoke

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GOP to select Senate candidate this weekend in Roanoke

Evan Jones June 6, 2014 0

Republicans from across Virginia are converging on Roanoke this weekend to select their U.S. Senate candidate. Four...

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D-Day veterans converge on region for 70th anniversary observance

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D-Day veterans converge on region for 70th anniversary observance

Evan Jones June 5, 2014 0

Hundreds of D-Day veterans are converging on the region today in advance of tomorrow’s 70th anniversary observance...

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