One missing, one in intensive care after Smith Mountain Lake boat collision

One person is missing after Thursday night's boat collision at Smith Mountain Lake. Another person is in intensive care after being flown by helicopter to a Roanoke hospital.

UPDATE: I-81 crashes in Botetourt County causing major delays

The accident is on Interstate 81 South at mile marker 168.

Appomattox County teenager charged with killing mom

Deputies were called to a home on Chestnut Mountain Road around 5 a.m. Friday morning.

One missing, one in intensive care after Smith Mountain Lake boat collision

One person is missing after Thursday night's boat collision at Smith Mountain Lake. Another person is in intensive care after being flown by helicopter to a Roanoke hospital.

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Roanoke City and County schools have partnered for one of the area's largest school supply drives to help children in need.
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Can't get onto Facebook? You're not alone -- the social networking site went down for some users on Friday morning.
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Use up the bits and pieces of vegetables in your fridge to make this winner!

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Would-be online house-hunting giant has brokers scared

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The two biggest names in online house hunting -- Zillow and Trulia -- may be teaming up, a pairing that is making some real estate brokers nervous.

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Dog passes out with joy when owner returns

A dog is so happy when its owner returns from two years in Europe that it passes out in joy.

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10 beautiful waterfalls across the US

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You're likely to sweat a little to get to some of the best waterfalls. But they deliver a cool refuge and a powerful reminder of nature's force.

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PHOTOS: Summer Music Games 2014

The 28th annual Summer Music Games took place Tuesday, July 29, at the Salem Football Stadium. Drum and bugle corps from across the United States attended the event.
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PHOTOS: FloydFest 13 Revolutionary

Thousands came out to FloydFest to enjoy a variety of musical acts. This year's headlining artists include: Lauryn Hill, Ziggy Marley and Buddy Guy. FloydFest takes place July 23-27. This is the festival's 13th year.
PHOTOS: Wish for Liam

Six-year-old Liam went through super hero training Friday. He patrolled the streets and restored order and safety to the city. Liam's wish was to be Spider-Man for a day. The Make-A-Wish Foundation made that possible. In years to come, people can look back and say they knew Spider-Liam.
PHOTOS: Car crashes into Roanoke deli

Two people were hurt Friday morning
PHOTOS: Ethan's new walker

Quality Auto Paint and Body made adjustments to Ethan's walker. The auto shop repainted it, put his name on it, added handlebar grips and made a bag for his iPad. Barbara Mosely sent these pictures to us.