Local charity works to reassure supporters following national controversy

7 February 2012, 6:53 pm

Virginia Blue Ridge Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure says it supports reversal of controversial policy A local organization that has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to fight breast cancer is trying to put a national controversy behind it. Tuesday, the local affiliate of the group Sus... Read More »

Salem Red Sox to Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia

1 February 2012, 7:35 am

(Salem, VA) - The Salem Red Sox, Advanced Class-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, will donate $3,159 to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia, a non-profit organization that provides mentoring organizations serving children, their families, and communities.... Read More »

People of all ages come together to package 144,000 meals for the hungry

28 January 2012, 7:12 pm

If you passed by one banquet hall at the Hotel Roanoke Saturday night, you would've thought you were missing out on a huge party.... Read More »

Hunt Fest hopefully to bring boost to local economy

27 January 2012, 2:12 pm

If you love to hunt or fish, you'll want to check out the Virginia Hunt Fest at the Roanoke Civic Center this weekend.... Read More »

Roanoke Civic Center Preparing for Busy Weekend

27 January 2012, 1:51 pm

Roanoke, VA - It's a big weekend at the Roanoke Civic Center as two big shows share the complex this weekend.... Read More »

Roanoke County ITT Exelis plant lays off 75 more workers

26 January 2012, 7:01 pm

75 salaried employees at the plant were laid off January 19th & 20th, on top of 300 hourly workers at the plant earlier this month... Read More »

Virginia-based SEALs complete daring rescue

25 January 2012, 9:06 pm

The Navy SEALS who rescued two hostages from Somali pirates — one of whom has connections to Bedford County — was the same Virginia Beach-based unit that killed Osama bin Laden, several wire services reported Wednesday.... Read More »

Dog seizure outside Memphis linked to new Roanoke area animal rescue group

18 January 2012, 9:27 am

Two women arrested after officers find 141 dogs in back of U-Haul truck and minivan.  Investigators say duo were driving from California to Roanoke.... Read More »

202 Market loses ABC appeal in River Laker stripping incident

17 January 2012, 1:53 pm

The Downtown Roanoke nightspot will either have its ABC license suspended for ten days, or pay a civil penalty of $1,000 and serve a 3 day liquor license suspension.... Read More »

Snuggie Bar Crawl comes back to Roanoke

14 January 2012, 3:41 pm

Dozens are keeping warm with their As Seen on TV product while helping out a local food bank. An as-seen-on-TV product brings people together in downtown Roanoke for a social event.... Read More »