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November 18, 2009

Appalachian Power rate hike hearing Thursday evening

The meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. at Franklin Co. High School

Morgan Harrington’s parents head back to Charlottesville in search for daughter

Dan and Gil Harrington brought fresh flowers and new weather proof signs to the last place witnesses saw Morgan

Roanoke area FBI helping on Fort Hood shooting case

WSLS has learned that Roanoke's local FBI office is still playing a role in the Major Nidal Hasan investigation

Vigil, memorial on campus for Ferrum College student killed

A homemade memorial is on campus, while the Ferrum basketball team held a moment of silence for Jessica Goode Wednesday

Lexington swim teams enjoy Community Pool

The Community Pool has been open for a few years, and uses air to keep its dome roof inflated

Students speak out about fights at William Fleming

Former and current William Fleming High School students speak out about recent fights at the school, and whether it has been a problem in the past.

Stepmother of Ferrum shooting victim talks about what son remembers

Kimberley Boudinot talks about what her son Regis says happened when he and Jessica Goode were shot near Ferrum College Wednesday.

Christian group hands out controversial book to Virginia Tech students

The Christian group, Living Waters, distributed 2,000 copies of the 150th Anniversary Edition of Charles Darwin's Origin of Species.

Palin book signing details

Line starts at 6:00a.m., Palin expected at 10:00a.m., 2 books per person, no memorabilia or photos

Virginia Tech holds H1N1 vaccination clinic

University leaders say if they receive additional H1N1 vaccinations, then they will schedule a second clinic next month.

VDOT to truckers: Don’t rely on GPS for Route 116

New signs on 116 warn truck drivers not to take road

Former Knight-Celotex plant to re-open in Danville under new owner

Blue Ridge Fiberboard Inc. is expected to create 88 jobs

Internal investigation find no problems in Eastern Montgomery High School SOL case

Earlier this year, a report from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) claimed students who were potentially at risk of failing the SOLs, were taken out of classes that required the test

Hunter charged in Ferrum student shootings out of jail; Names of victims released

Jason Cloutier out on $20,000 bond

Sarah Palin’s planned stop in Roanoke still on

Earlier Wednesday morning, some media outlets reported that the stop was canceled. Representatives with Barnes & Noble tell WSLS that there was a computer glitch that made it seem like the stop was canceled, but it is in fact still scheduled.

Check Elementary School in Floyd Co. closing early Wednesday and all day Thursday

There are water problems at the school for a second day

I-81 back open in Rockbridge Co.

VDOT says the accident has been cleared

21-month-old drowns in Halifax Co.

The Sheriff's Office says they got a call about boy disappearing after 10 p.m. on Monday

I-81 in Wythe Co. clear after tractor trailer accident

VDOT says all lanes of Interstate 81 in Wythe County are now open.

Kroger donates cash, 100,000 pounds of food to Food Bank

Kroger sent big help to the Southwestern Virginia 2nd Harvest Food Bank on Tuesday

Roanoke City announces holiday trash collection schedule

City of Roanoke offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. As a result, all residents and business owners are asked to follow the changes listed below in their solid waste collection schedules

Virginia Tech student reporter named national college reporter of the year

Collegiate Times writer Caleb Fleming has been named the top college reporter in the country by the Associated Collegiate Press

November 17, 2009

Roanoke’s Superintendent, former Fleming principal speak out about fights at school

10 On Your Side has received numerous calls and e-mails from concerned parents. We took your concerns to Roanoke City Schools Superintendant Dr. Rita Bishop.

JTEKT discrimination lawsuit being looked at closely

JTEKT Automotive sets in one of the most scenic parts in all of the Roanoke Valley. But investigators are looking into something there that's very ugly.

Plans move forward for Roanoke Co. asphalt plant

Adams Construction wants to bring a plant to Peaceful Drive

Hunter charged in shooting that killed one Ferrum College student, hurt another

Jason Cloutier is charged with manslaughter, reckless handling of a firearm, and trespassing. There will be a campus prayer service at 10 a.m. in Vaughn Chapel.

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In remarks, Susan Willis threatens lawsuit to get job back

While not going as far as to say she will be suing Roanoke city schools to get her old job back, former Fleming principal Susan Willis did reference the thought in a speech to the Virginia Board of Education in Richmond.