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“Open Talent Express Yourself” kicks off this Saturday at the Melrose Library. News/Talk 960’s Timothy Martin reports.
The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has charged 202 Market with allowing a striptease act, and the case now heads for a hearing. More from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
Roanoke Police say a man was shot Tuesday afternoon in the 1700 block of Dupree Street. Two homes were also hit with gunfire. Police say David Cunningham transported himself to the hospital after being shot. No one has been arrested.
Governor McDonnell is just over one year into office, but he’s already getting peppered with questions regarding a possible Vice-Presidential nomination in 2012. McDonnell appeared on Washington radio station WTOP Wednesday morning, where host Mark Segraves quickly asked if the governor would be interested in the Republican V.P. nomination next year.
A national conversation on economic security is planned for early next week. News/Talk 960’s Timothy Martin explains.
Efforts are now underway in Virginia and many other states to change how electoral votes will be cast in future presidential elections. Supporters of change want Virginia to assign its electoral votes to the candidate with the highest popular vote nationwide. They say it makes every vote equal. But the plan’s critics say the current system assures that states maintain an important role in the federal system. The story from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
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The Ten Commandments are down once again in Giles County Schools, but that does not mean the legal battle is over. The latest from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
A Virginia Tech professor is helping thousands of people save money on their electric bills. News/Talk 960’s Timothy Martin explains.
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Freight Car America’s Roanoke facility has a big order that will mean about 200 jobs. And local economic development officials hope this time, these jobs will last. The story from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones.
The announcement came Monday at a news conference in Richmond.
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The need for foster parents continues to rise. News/Talk 960’s Timothy Martin has more on an orientation session coming up a week from today.
Click here to find out more about becoming a foster parent.