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Protesters call ghost tour at the old St. Albans Sanatorium "insensitive"
ReporterThe walls of St Albans are more than a hundred years old. Some believe the ghosts of former patients still walk the halls. It makes this old hospital for the mentally ill a perfect haunted house. "We're excited," says Shana Pooley who came Friday...Tags: Haunted Houses (attractions), Halloween, Politics, Migration, Ghosts (supernatural entities)
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Pulaski vs. Hidden Valley
Sports DirectorPulaski County nearly picked up its first win of the year last week, losing in the final minute to Cave Spring. The Cougars were back on the rug at Bogle Stadium in Roanoke County for the second straight Friday, and Hidden Valley didn't plan on being...Tags: Football
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Dominion says Mineral, Va.'s nuclear reactors ready to restart
A Dominion Virginia Power official says two nuclear reactors shut since the August 23rd earthquake in Virginia did not suffer functional damage and are ready to restart.
David Heacock, President and Chief Nuclear Officer of Dominion Nuclear, said at a...Tags: Virginia Earthquake (2011), Science, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Physiology, Disasters
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Pagan followers share faith and culture at Roanoke festival
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefIn a city where religion stands out in the skyline, there's a faith being practiced that you may not have witnessed before. "Pagan faiths tend to be very solitary and meditative," said Chris Harding, a Lynchburg resident who participated in Saturday's...Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Arts and Culture, Culture, Festive Events
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New system for clean energy tested out in Roanoke
The city of Roanoke teamed up with a technology company to test out a new system for clean energy.
New Energy Technologies set up its Motion Power system at the Roanoke Civic Center Saturday.
It generates sustainable electricity by capturing the...Tags: Hybrid Vehicles
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Lynchburg crews make progress on tunnel construction
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefConstruction on a new tunnel in Lynchburg has reached a milestone. Crews are building a 180-foot long tube under the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks. When finished the project will connect the Liberty University campus with Wards Road. Workers plan...Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Norfolk Southern Corporation
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Governor Bob McDonnell asks FEMA for financial assistance
Governor Bob McDonnell wants federal assistance for Louisa County Schools.
The governor hopes that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, will help with the cost of repairs.
At least two schools are closed because of damage from the...Tags: Thomas Jefferson, FEMA, Government, Insurance, Regional Authority
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The N&W 611 steam locomotive receives new designation
ReporterFifty two years ago this week, the N&W Class J #611 steam locomotive made its last run in regular service, an excursion from Roanoke to Williamson, West Virginia. In the decades since then, the engine's fame has only grown, and now it's taking on a new...Tags: Arts and Culture, Museums, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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Soda machine that makes 120 varieties of Coke debuts in Roanoke
ReporterYou could call it the new Coke. The beverage company has come up with a new type of soda fountain. It's called the Coca-Cola Freestyle. It was introduced two years ago in major cities. It is just now making its way to Roanoke. Firehouse Subs at...Tags: Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Co.
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Demolition plans for former Downtowner Motor Lodge move forward
The former Downtowner Motor Lodge demolition plans are moving forward.
The City of Danville announced Tuesday seven proposals for demolition were submitted to the city's purchasing department. The selection process is underway, and the City anticipates...Tags: Facebook
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