Evan Jones
Roanoke Police are investigating an assault at a downtown parking garage. Police say a woman was walking to her car at the Gainsboro garage Thursday afternoon when a man grabbed her in the groin area before running off. No one was hurt, and so far, there are no arrests. Anyone with information should contact the Roanoke Police Department at (540) 853-5959 or Crime Line at (540) 344-8500.
The Roanoker Restaurant is in line for some national TV exposure today, thanks to its inclusion in a new cookbook “Off the Eaten Path.” It’s all about biscuits — and the same recipe they’ve used since opening in 1941. More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
VDOT will conduct a public meeting late Thursday afternoon on plans to improve a road near the proposed Norfolk Southern intermodal terminal. But as News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones reports, officials say the project is separate from any intermodal plans.
There’s spring cleaning — but rarely on the scale going on at The Greenbrier Resort, which is selling many items stored for decades by its previous owner. That’s leading to an unusual auction this weekend, with a Roanoke auctioneer conducting it. More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
A job fair Thursday in Roanoke will bring more than 100 potential employers under one roof. As News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones reports, Congressman Bob Goodlatte joins a growing list of colleagues hosting similar events in their districts.
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This is the time of year when homeowners living in or near rural areas are most likely to encounter bears in the backyards. That’s exactly what’s happening right now, even inside some area city limits. More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
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Roanoke City’s “Teacher of the Year” has been teaching special education students for 25 years. And as News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones reports, she has seen many changes in that time.
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A Roanoke County Police detective will be honored in Washington this week for leading efforts that led to the safe return of 12-year-old Brittany Smith. News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones has more on this national award — and what led to it.
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Roanoke’s rail museums are joining forces Saturday to create one of their biggest days of the year. More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
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Crude oil prices neared two-and-a-half month lows yesterday, but prices at the pump have barely budged. Whatever the cause or causes might be, Virginia gas station dealers say don’t blame them. More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.