Evan Jones
April is “Distracted Driving Awareness Month” in Virginia, and safety advocates hope to reduce the number of accidents distracted drivers cause. News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones has more.
As Salem ponders a proposal to ban chickens from residential areas, Vinton is considering just the opposite — an ordinance to permit their return. As News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones reports,opponents can have their say as well tonight before it comes to a vote.
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National College in Salem will hold a vigil tonight to remember their colleague lost to domestic violence. More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
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Rep. Bob Goodlatte & Rep. Morgan Griffith
The Tea Party movement is trying to keep the heat on area Congressmen as the House and Senate attempt to agree on a budget bill. News accounts from Washington indicate lawmakers are working on a budget agreement with about $33 billion in cuts. The Tea Party movement says that’s nowhere near enough. But as News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones reports, Congressmen Morgan Griffith and Bob Goodlatte say House Republicans are supporting big — and sometimes unpopular — reductions in federal spending.
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The Tea Party movement is trying to keep the heat on area Congressmen. As News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones reports, they turn their attention Saturday to Bob Goodlatte.
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Jeffrey Easley
A Roanoke County grand jury meets today, and its case list includes the abduction charge against Jeffrey Easley. What’s not clear is whether prosecutors might seek a murder indictment at the same time. The story from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones .
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Tommy Greene and Alex Ernandes
Testimony in a Franklin County courtroom today suggests an accused killer had revenge as the motive. More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
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One of the best-known cars racing at Martinsville this weekend will be driving not just to win but to end hunger among seniors. The story from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
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Governor McDonnell’s proposal for Interstate rest area sponsorships has lured at least one interested party. News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones reports.
Businesses along US 220 from Roanoke south are preparing for a busy weekend as NASCAR fans head in for the Martinsville races. News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones has the story.