Freedom fighter, statesman, moral compass and South Africa's symbol of the struggle against racial oppression.

That was Nelson Mandela, who emerged from prison after 27 years to lead his country…

18-year-old Jamisha Gilbert went missing Friday. She was found dead Wednesday.

Norma Gilbert-Eldridge had to bury two other children before losing her daughter, Jamisha.

Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe says fixing Virginia's mental health system will be a priority when he takes office in January.

The Salem VA Medical Center has "flipped the switch" on its huge array of solar panels.

According to the director, they are still in the process of getting the permits, approvals and bidding for subcontractors.

The driver had a green light when Doctor Jerry Schertz was hit

When it comes to stopping the sale of illegal drug paraphernalia, like pipes or bongs, police say it's a never ending effort.

It's the season of giving and it seems like Roanoke has been more willing to help a child out in need this year.

Officials hope project finishes in fall of 2015

The new president will take over for Charles Steger, who announced in May that he will step down.

There's a lot going on over the next seven days. Everything from unseasonably warm temperatures, to a late-weekend ice storm.

The Roanoke Police Department arrested two men who they believe robbed a store twice within the same day in November.

Both robberies took place on Otter Avenue on two separate days in November, around the same time of night. Police are seeking help identifying the suspect.

A Lynchburg man was arrested Thursday and is facing charges for the robbery and attempted robbery of two convenience stores on Wards Road.

A prosecutor says Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston will not be charged in a sexual assault case.

A Virginia Tech professor and two alumni are the keynote speakers at the school’s fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 20.

A Washington and Lee University student was killed and several other students were injured in an accident early Tuesday morning in Rockbridge County.

A Buena Vista man will go to trial today on charges that he killed his mother-in-law and attacked his wife on May 23.

Candy Cane Express kicks off on Saturday, December 7th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 8th, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.