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Snow falling across the area this morning

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:35:00 EST

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is keeping a state of emergency in effect as another winter storm bears down on the state.

Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:31:00 EST

Toyota says it's recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems.

More snow coming as crews restore power

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 06:45:00 EST

Two to four inches of snow/sleet mix are possible today. Appalachian Power plans to have the lights restored to all of Henry County soon.

Lynchburg city council candidates hope for a GOP majority

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:38:00 EST

All three candidates say they're running to fight what they call "runaway spending" by the current city council.

Roanoke Valley crews in Northern Virginia to help with snow clean-up

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:24:00 EST

Roanoke County, Salem and the city of Roanoke sending firefighters to Alexandria to help with snow recovery

Rescuers stranded on Purgatory Mountain in Botetourt County

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 23:21:00 EST

All this snow made it hard for rescuers to get to two workers stranded Monday on Purgatory Mountain in Botetourt County.

Boy Scouts turn 100

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:58:00 EST

2010 brings something big for the Boy Scouts.

Emergency officials keeping close eye on collapsed building

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:36:00 EST

The roof at a Conny Oil building on Commerce Street in Pulaski collapsed Friday night.

Rosen proposes two-year, emergency meals tax increase

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 22:23:00 EST

Roanoke City council member Court Rosen is proposing a two-year, two percent increase in the city's meal tax.

Celanese Acetate plant in Narrows temporarily closed

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:24:00 EST

Travis Jacobson, a spokesman for the company, says an electrical disruption on Sunday morning lead to the plant outage.

High electric bill? How to cut costs

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:23:00 EST

Those electric bills keep coming, and each one seems twice as big as the last. But there are some things you can do about that.

Does the giving stop when the snow starts?

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:24:00 EST

When the streets are filled with snow, the church pews are empty and so are the collection baskets.

Rocky Mount's police chief steps down

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:43:00 EST

Erik Mollin will take up the position of captain.

Grayson County couple accused of defrauding couple

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:10:00 EST

The sheriff says Robbie and Kathryn Poole took more than $80,000 in just the past year.

Virginia offshore drilling bills advance

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST

The House passed a bill proposed by Gov. Bob McDonnell on Monday to divert 70 percent of the revenues to transportation, 20 percent to energy research and 10 percent to localities. The bill passed 71-26.

Super Bowl most watch TV show ever

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:58:00 EST

The Nielsen Co. estimated Monday that 106.5 million people watched the New Orleans Saints upset the Indianapolis Colts.

Senate passes hands-free device bill

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:55:00 EST

Sen. Thomas Norment's bill passed the Senate 25-15 Monday. It would phase in penalties for drivers who take their hands off the wheel to hold a cell phone.

Grants to expand broadband infrastructure in Southside, Southwest Virginia

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:40:00 EST

Two stimulus grants totaling $21.5 million have been awarded to expand broadband infrastructure in Virginia.

Many still in the dark in our viewing area

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:31:00 EST

Appalachian Power says service might not be restored until Tuesday to some customers in Grayson, Henry, Patrick and Pittsylvania counties in southwest Virginia.

Sledding beats plowing in one Roanoke neighborhood

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:04:00 EST

The hill on Stanley Avenue has been designated a "no-plow" street, allowing for a fun-filled Saturday.

Mid-Atlantic digs out of snow; government shut

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:02:00 EST

The storm has left tens of thousands without power and blocked trains, planes and cars as another storm looms.

Celtic Woman kicks off its new tour in Roanoke

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:45:00 EST

Celtic Woman is set to kick off its latest North American tour in Roanoke tomorrow night. Fans will be able to hear the new music for three nights as the group takes the stage at the Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre.

People start to venture out, roads may refreeze overnight

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:38:00 EST

The snow may be over but there's plenty of work to do. VDOT crews will work overnight into Sunday to get to as many secondary roads as possible.

Saints shock Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:32:00 EST

MIAMI (AP) -- They're celebrating Mardi Gras early in New Orleans. The underdog New Orleans Saints rallied with 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to shock the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 to win Super Bowl 44.

Fans cheer for their teams at local sports bar

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:25:00 EST

News7 went to Starter's in Salem and caught up with supporters from both sides.

Party lines are broken to strengthen fight against Internet predators

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:23:00 EST

Delegate Morgan Griffith and Bath County Senator Creigh Deeds have introduced bills to strengthen "Alicia's Law," and provide more funding for the fight against Internet predators.

Super Bowl winner predicts stock market increase

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:21:00 EST

According to one study, the Super Bowl winner has correctly predicted whether the market will go up or down 77 percent of the time over its 43-year history.

Norfolk FBI warns against Haitian relief fraud

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 23:49:00 EST

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- The Norfolk Division of the FBI is warning the public about potential fraud involving relief efforts for Haitian earthquake victims.

Federal agencies close Monday because of snow

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 23:46:00 EST

Federal agencies will be closed Monday in Washington D.C. The decision affects some 230,000 government employees who work inside the Beltway.

Police look into shooting in Roanoke

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 23:08:00 EST

Dispatchers say officers were looking for a crime scene in the 500 block of Day Avenue just before midnight.

Snow can be costly when it comes to tires

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 23:07:00 EST

At World Tire Service, workers say lately there's a constant flow of customers coming in with flat tires.

Dock collapses at Smith Mountain Lake

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 09:48:00 EST

A dock collapsed at Crystal Shores Marina in Moneta and left more than 20 boats heavily damaged.

Virginia Tech holds off North Carolina 74-70

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:11:00 EST

Virginia Tech kept North Carolina in its worst tailspin since a five-game losing streak in 2002-03.