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Botetourt student survey: when parents set the rules, children are less likely to use drugs, alcohol

Evan Jones October 26, 2015

More support for the argument that parents can influence their teenage children’s drug and alcohol decisions more...

Friends planting on Parkway looking for volunteers **OLD** Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Friends planting on Parkway looking for volunteers

Gene Marrano October 23, 2015

Plans are taking shape for a “viewshed” planting on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Clearbrook area...

Secure Your ID Day happening tomorrow

Starr Anderson October 23, 2015

The Better Business Bureau is holding an event this weekend to help protect consumers from identity theft....

Alison Parker’s father featured in Bloomberg-backed political ads

AP October 23, 2015

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A gun-control organization backed by billionaire Michael Bloomberg is set to spend more...

Formal proposal filed to build Mountain Valley Pipeline **OLD** Mountain Valley Pipeline

Formal proposal filed to build Mountain Valley Pipeline

AP October 23, 2015

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Energy companies have formally filed with federal regulators to build a 300-mile natural...

Technology agency sponsors Internet safety poster contest **OLD** Virginia Information Technology Agency

Technology agency sponsors Internet safety poster contest

AP October 23, 2015

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia’s technology agency is sponsoring a poster contest to promote Internet safety among...

In-person absentee voting set for next 2 Saturdays **OLD** Election Check

In-person absentee voting set for next 2 Saturdays

AP October 23, 2015

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Department of Elections says all election offices in the state will...

Don Caldwell explains independent run for State Senate

Gene Marrano October 23, 2015

Roanoke City’s long-time Commonwealth’s Attorney – Don Caldwell – wants a new job as state senator representing...

DMV: two reasons account for vast majority of teen traffic deaths in Virginia

Evan Jones October 23, 2015

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles says speeding and running off the road are the primary reasons...

TSA shows off items confiscated at Roanoke airport **OLD** airport cache resized 2

TSA shows off items confiscated at Roanoke airport

Gene Marrano October 22, 2015

Despite airport warnings and on-line information about what – and what cannot – be carried in to...

eBay seeks 1,200 seasonal workers at Henry County warehouse

Web Staff October 22, 2015

News release: Adecco Staffing, the nation’s leading provider of recruitment and workforce solutions, is in the process...

“Sizable gas leak” in SW Roanoke; streets blocked, eight homes evacuated

Web Staff October 22, 2015

UPDATE: Roanoke police say the leak has been repaired. From Roanoke Fire-EMS: Crews are on scene of...

New sidewalk at Roanoke industrial park is a joint effort

Gene Marrano October 22, 2015

A unique arrangement between the City of Roanoke and private businesses has led to construction of a...

DMV: Deadly teen crashes up 19 percent in 2015

AP October 22, 2015

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles says 25 teenagers have died to date...

Rescue Mission looking for winter coats **OLD** Rescue-Mission

Rescue Mission looking for winter coats

Starr Anderson October 22, 2015

The Roanoke Rescue Mission is still looking for new or gently used clean coats for its Happy...