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November 20, 2009

Dennis Daniel tesitfies in Servais capital murder case
Daniel admitted to killing Courtney Servais, saying he had no excuse to the rage he was in
Lynchburg first-responder lauded as state’s finest
As a high school student, Ricky Bomar was saving people’s lives
Car crashes into Roanoke hair salon
It happened around lunchtime at the Sassy Clipper
Virginia Tech worker plans worldwide vigil for Morgan Harrington
Virginia Tech worker plans worldwide vigil for Morgan Harrington Kenny Jarels and another supporter organized a candlelight vigil on Saturday
Free day of fun as Taubman Museum celebrates one year on Saturday
It's been one year since the Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke held its grand opening. The museum is offering a free day of fun for people to come see what it's all about.
Gov. Kaine asks for federal assistance after Nor’Easter
The request also covers Halifax County
Traffic Alert: Route 58 Halifax Co.
Lane closures will remain in effect along US 58 near Lawson’s Creek in Halifax County
Opera Roanoke challenged to raise $250,000
The group says an anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar up to $250,000 for contributions to the Opera Roanoke endowment fund.
Lynchburg named one of top 11 Southern retirement hotspots
Reitrement Lifestyles magazine will feature its top 11 in its upcoming issue
I-81 accident in Roanoke Co. cleared
VDOT says accident now clear
Halifax County deputies investigate home break-ins
The Halifax County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating two home break-ins that happened on Thursday.
Campbell County puts leaf burning ban into effect
Only part of the county is impacted
Roanoke City now on Twitter
In an effort to connect with citizens, the City of Roanoke is now actively using Twitter
Roanoke City plans off-site meetings in December
"City Hall without walls" is an effort to give residents a chance to speak with local government.
Traffic Alert: Lexington expected to see heavy traffic Friday, Saturday
The area of greatest impact will be North Main Street from Jefferson Street to Campbell Lane
hhgregg to take over old Circuit City location in Roanoke
The Richmond Times-Dispatch report says the new store should open sometime next year.
Salem Avenue business one year after Taubman Museum of Art opens
One year after the Taubman Museum of Art opened, businesses say its helping with cash flow
Bricks being sold for Roanoke dog park
For $100, it can be engraved with pet's name
Fieldale-Collinsville Middle School receives national recogniton
The National Association of Secondary School Principals and MetLife Foundation named it one of five 'breakthrough schools'
Virginia Tech’s graduate school sets new record
The Virginia Tech Graduate School has its largest class, enrolling a total of 6,947 students from all campuses
I-81 back open in Montgomery Co.
VDOT says acccident has been cleared
Virginia tax collections reflect struggling economy
Virginians are taking home less pay, spending less in stores and still are getting hit on their investments, new state tax-collection statistics show
Livestock deaths mystery in Pittsylvania Co.
On one farm near Renan, nine calves were found dead last week — bringing the number of cattle killed there in the past year to 16
Former local high school football coach pleads guilty to indecent liberties with students
Danville native William Macgregor “Mac” Leighton acknowledged his guilt in months-long relationships with 15 and 17 year old students in Henrico County
Sweet Briar College budget cuts
Sweet Briar College will temporarily suspend retirement benefits and lay off some workers to make up for a $950,000 revenue shortfall caused by lower-than-expected fall enrollment numbers
Verizon Wireless phone problems fixed in Roanoke area
Many people with Verizon cell phones are had problems making calls in the Roanoke area Fridya morning
Short family murder case to be featured on cable TV
10 On Your Side has learned the FBI is working with television producers to feature the Short family murder case on national TV.

November 19, 2009

Appalachian Power customers beg SCC to vote down rate increase
Appalachian Power says starting December 12th, they will begin increasing customer's bills. The SCC will not rule on the increase until March.
Halifax Co. flood damage estimates top $100,000
The damage estimates ad up to $135,000
Police confirm uptick in fights, near brawls at Northside High School
Police have been involved in five cases of either fights or near brawls since November 1st

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