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Investigators say the shooting happened during a party at a home in Martinsville.
A murder-suicide investigation is underway after a man and woman were found dead Friday, December 5, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
During the winter months, Roanoke County Fire & Rescue has responded to several fires, some of which were caused by space heaters.
VDOT says freezing pavement temperatures could create black ice across the region overnight and into Saturday morning, even on treated roads. Drivers are urged to use caution and plan for extra travel time.
Roanoke saw its first snowfall of the season Friday, closing schools across the region and giving families a chance to enjoy an early taste of winter.
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is planning for some major upgrades and a possible expansion.
A united campus went head-to-head in a civil war as the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets faced off against what campus calls “civilian students.”
It’s gearing up to be a cold weekend for most of our hometowns which means warming shelters will be open for those looking to escape the freezing temperatures.
All PARK Roanoke garages will transition to a fully gateless parking system, starting Monday, December 8, according to Roanoke officials.
If you need some extra money for your holiday shopping list, winning the next Powerball drawing should more than cover it.
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Several weekend events have been canceled or postponed due to inclement weather concerns.
The officer was driving a Ford Explorer at N. Main St. and Roanoke St. as the victim was crossing the street.
Veterans from western Virginia are looking to Richmond for help, and Thursday night they shared their concerns with local lawmakers.
strangers across Roanoke County have made sure there has been no shortage of love for Camden Thepsimuong.
Here is a list of warming shellters set up during freezing, wintry weather for people who have nowhere else to go to stay warm at night.
Darin Greear owns Windy Hills Farm in Riner. Since 2009, he has been donating produce and working with the Society of St. Andrew to help those in need.
Snow and ice are in the forecast, and school districts across Southwest Virginia are preparing to make the call: delay or close? Here’s what goes into the decision and why it sometimes changes at the last minute.
Many of our hometowns will be waking up to snow Friday with temperatures expected to drop to freezing Thursday night.
Virginia Tech said they are “heart-broken” after a Virginia Tech student was killed after he was hit by a Blacksburg Police vehicle.
State Police are encouraging drivers to check road conditions.
The survey polled 819 Virginia residents between November 9 and November 14 were interviewed.
Franklin County along with the VEDP and a funding approval of $100,000 grant from the COF via Gov. Youngkin made the project possible.
In December, temporary hubs for services will open at the Miller Center.
As we enter the thick of the winter months you may be tempted to run to the thermostat and turn up the heat.
But with every push of the button your energy usage goes up, and so does your bill.
A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry before the actor's overdose death received his prison sentence.
Chief Greg Wormser had worked in the department since 1995 and was named chief in 2018.
The decision between a real or artificial Christmas tree may have a bigger environmental impact than expected.
About 15 dead black vultures were discovered early Tuesday afternoon.
Danville City Council unanimously approved the new zoning code.
Virginia Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera was at Roanoke College, where she met with staff and high school students.
The Langhorne Medical Center is part of a multi-year effort to modernize facilities and make healthcare more convenient.
State agencies responded to a wooded lot on the corner of Dent St. and Franklin St. (Route 40) due to the discovery of dead vultures in a creek bed.
Walk Up Wednesdays takes place on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Community Empowerment Center.
Officers say there were no immediate signs of trauma or foul play.
Police are asking anybody with information regarding the incident should contact Radford University Police Department at 540-831-5500.
AAA warns of cybercriminals setting up fake charities during the holiday season.
The problems have been reported with roughly 3 million FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors.
The victim was a graduate student in electrical engineering in the College of Engineering, according to Virginia Tech.
A bomb threat was reported at Liberty University Tuesday, December 2, according to Liberty University Security & Public Safety.
A memorial service was held in Wytheville to honor Jeremy Lewis Hall who was killed on the job at a prison in Grayson County in November.
A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to first-degree murder and assault charges.
The fire damaged a 24-unit apartment building, and 65 people had to be evacuated and relocated, including 38 Virginia Tech students.
The apartments are now leasing and expected to be fully renovated by January.
Multiple dead vultures were found Tuesday, December 2, according to Rocky Mount officials.
The rooftop of the Angels of Assisi shelter off Franklin Road SW is now a turf grass playground for the pets.
Most people think a shelter animal costs only an adoption fee, but behind that number is a reality many never see.
Campbell County Public Safety has issued an update to inform residents about a cybersecurity incident.
VSP says as of Dec. 1, 2025, preliminary data show there have been 671 fatalities on Virginia roads this year, compared to 788 in 2024.
Carilion Children’s is southwest Virginia’s Children’s Miracle Network hospital.