“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.
By The Associated Press and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press
The agreement was hashed out by Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, giving Republicans some of their demanded federal spending cuts but holding the line on major Democratic priorities.
Customers of Chase’s online banking services saw double transactions, fees and payments in their accounts on Friday, in a glitch that was not fixed until late in the day.
Churchill Downs will suspend racing on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park to conduct a “top-to-bottom” review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
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.
Kendrek Mallory bought a ticket for the Virginia Lottery’s Cash4Life® May 15 drawing on his personal device and matched the first five winning numbers.
Ford says a short-circuit can develop in the 12-volt battery monitor sensor. It can overheat and cause an engine compartment fire while parked or in motion.
By The Associated Press and VALERIE GONZALEZ and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press
Blas Nuñez-Neto, Homeland Security assistant secretary for border and immigration policy, said the expansion reflects a "commitment to continue to expand lawful options for migrants.”
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.
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