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November 07, 2009
Chili cook-off benefits local charities
Sinkland Farms in Christiansburg held a chili cook-off along with a wine-tasting event on Saturday.Hundreds lined up for swine flu vaccines
Local people lined up to receive their swine flu vaccines.Benefit ride reminds area of unsolved Metzler, Childs case
After stories in our area have received nationwide attention lately, officers and community members don't want people to forget about the unsolved case in the deaths of David Metzler and Heidi Childs, the VT students who were shot and killed off-campus in late August.VMI Cadet Dies After Training Event
John Evans of Maryland was pronounced dead shortly after noon today at Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital3-day search for Morgan Harrington continues
More than 500 volunteers are continuing the search for a Virginia Tech student who went missing in Charlottesville last month.Martinsville man shot and killed outside NC nightclub
Authorities say 37-year-old Timothy Seay, of Martinsville, Va., died on the scene and two other men were taken to the hospital.November 06, 2009
Traffic Alert: Route 220 south blocked in Henry Co.
VDOT says traffic being shifted into northbound lanes near North Carolina lineRevolutionary War hero Gen. Casimir Pulaski becomes honorary U.S. citizen
Pulaski County, Virginia is named after the GeneralCave Spring High School to honor soldier killed in Afghanistan
Jesse Clowers Jr. was killed by an IED back in August of 2007350+ sign up for new Morgan Harrington search
More than 350 volunteers signed up today for the search effort
Fort Hood shooting suspect has strong Roanoke, Vinton ties
Hasan attended local schools, and his family used to own a grocery store in Roanoke
Investigators search for Amherst Co. man on gun, sex offender charges
Investigators say Donald Lee Peters Jr. is wanted on mulitple outstanding warrants
Accused flasher denied bond
Joel Michael Wooldridge is accused of breaking into two college dormitories and exposing himself to studentsVirginia Tech: Our hearts go out to the entire Fort Hood community and families
According to university records, Hasan enrolled at Virginia Tech in 1992 and graduated with honors in 1995.Deputies arrest four people for beating up Wythe Co. man
According to police, the suspects claimed Eddie Blankenship owed them money for a damaged car.The suspects have been charged with felony breaking and entering, malicious wounding and kidnapping.Green Living Expo: Top 3 ways to save energy in your home
Experts at the Green Living Expo at the Roanoke Civic Center say there are simple things you can do around the house to go green.Virginia Tech, Roanoke City confirm Fort Hood shooting suspect attended classes
Hasan graduated from William Fleming in 1988. Went to Virginia Western Community College from 1990-1992. Virginia Tech says Hasan was NOT ROTC member.
Danville Social Security Administration office moving
The office will relocate from 875 Piney Forest Road to 3295 U.S. 29 in Market SquarePittsylvania County Supervisors appoint group to decide school’s fate
The eight-member committee includes two county supervisors and six citizens-at-largeSalmonella victims upset no prosecutions yet against Peanut Corp. of America
Despite the fanfare over the criminal probe of one of the largest product recalls ever, no one has yet been charged in the outbreak, which was linked to hundreds of illnesses and nine deaths.Fort Hood shooting suspect is Virginia Tech graduate
NBC & AP report Hasan graduated in 1997 with biochemistry degree, was ROTC member. The Army says one more person has died, raising the death toll to 13.
November 05, 2009
Vinton neighbors speak out on Fort Hood shooting suspect
The crime is in Texas, but the suspect has several ties to our area.Virginia Tech Army ROTC member talks about Fort Hood shootings
John Clark watched the events in Fort Hood, Texas unfold on televisionSen. Jim Webb statement on Fort Hood shootings
The following is a statement from Senator Jim Webb regarding the tragic shooting at Ft. Hood Army Base in TexasSen. Mark Warner statement on Fort Hood shootings
Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on Thursday's violence at Ft. HoodFormer Roanoke Social Services employee charged with stealing taxpayer money
Eileen Maldonado has been charged with five counts of felony embezzlementLynchburg National Guard unit called to duty for Iraq
1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Brigade Combat Team will leave for Iraq in January
