VA Lottery officials see record ticket sales Starr Anderson January 13, 2016 1 minute read It’s going to be a busy day for the Virginia Lottery and all of its sales outlets as people rush to buy tickets for tonight’s $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Salem delegate discusses General Assembly sessionNext: Roanoke County seeks public input on draft Explore Park concepts Related Stories Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026