The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) issued a statement about a harmful algal boom (HAB) in the Blackwater River arm of Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford, Franklin, and Pittsylvania counties.
The Hillsville Fire Department and Carroll County Fire-Rescue responded to reports of a structure fire Saturday around 5:21 p.m. at the corner of Floyd Pike and Hunters Ridge Road.
“To me it’s a part of Roanoke heritage. It’s about where we came from as a city and having it back in Roanoke is a part of where we are going,” said Tom Fitzpatrick.
“Victims of all ages, races, social background, and we just want to say you know gun violence has no respect of a person,” said FED-UP Co-Founder and President Rita Joyce. “It can happen to any family.”
The chief diversity officer of the nation’s oldest state-supported military college, Virginia Military Institute, has turned in her resignation amid a debate among alumni over the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
The Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal Amherst County shooting that occured Thursday afternoon around 2 p.m. near the intersection of Route 60 and Sandidges Road.
Police say the victims had their windows broken and credit cards stolen before the thieves used the victims’ credit cards to purchase thousands of dollars in Visa gift cards.
Opponents of the Mountain Valley Pipeline are protesting the debt limit deal that could fast track the controversial project. Thursday afternoon, they rallied support for an amendment by Sen. Tim Kaine that would remove the project from the legislation.
A 65-year tradition returns to downtown Roanoke this weekend. More than 100 artists are signed up for the Sidewalk Art Show, outside the Taubman Museum.
In mid-June, cyclists from across the country will arrive in Virginia’s Blue Ridge for the USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships. Wednesday morning, organizers announced three new courses in Roanoke County, Franklin County and the city of Roanoke.
The departments are seeking feedback on the delivery of public safety services, engagement in the service community, and overall candidacy for accreditation status.
Opponents of the Mountain Valley Pipeline are reacting to the deal on the debt limit that could fast track the controversial project. And they are rallying their supporters as members of Congress prepare to vote this week.