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August 24, 2008
Institute forum set for 5th District congressional candidates
A location is set for the congressional issues forum Sept. 3 for U.S. Rep. Virgil Goode, R-5th, and Democratic challenger Tom Periello.
August 23, 2008
Rasoul not asked to speak at Obama event
Congressional candidate Sam Rasoul estimates he shook more than 1,200 hands in the hours leading up to Wednesday night’s Obama rally in Lynchburg
August 19, 2008
Who do you think Obama’s VP candidate will be?
What’s your best guess? Let us know in a Web poll.
August 18, 2008
Obama in Martinsville Wednesday
U.S. Senator Barack Obama is coming to Martinsville Wednesday.
August 13, 2008
Goode and Perriello debate
With a little more than 80 days until voters cast their ballots, Virgil Goode and Tom Perriello took the stage for their first forum.
August 02, 2008
Obama’s Virginia Campaign to Host Series of Town Hall Meetings
Obama’s Virginia Campaign will host a series town hall meetings around the Commonwealth to promote “Working for Change,” Obama’s plans to create new, good-paying jobs.
August 01, 2008
5th district race receives National Democratic priority
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) says the race between incumbent Republican Congressman Virgil Goode and Democratic challenger Tom Perriello will be one of the most competitive in the country
July 08, 2008
Gilmore sells message to lower gas prices
Jim Gilmore feels your pump pain. The former Republican governor and current US Senate candidate spent Tuesday finding out how soaring gas prices are impacting average Virginians.
July 01, 2008
New State Laws
The General Assembly made great strides here, much of it as a result of the shooting massacre at Virginia Tech. First, starting today there are tightened criteria now for identifying, detaining and ordering treatment for mentally ill people who are a threat to themselves, and laws now streamline the process for officials to care for mentally unstable people.
June 14, 2008
Warner says no to VP spot
Former Virginia Gov. Mark R. Warner said he would not accept the Democratic vice presidential nomination.
May 25, 2008
Gilmore confident of GOP nod
Jim Gilmore appears to be ahead in the Republican nominating contest for the U.S. Senate, but the winner will depend on who shows up at next weekend’s convention in Richmond, several GOP officials said.
May 07, 2008
Alvin Nash Defends Decision to Stay on City Council
The recent appointee says he can help provide affordable houseing more easily with a place on council than with money from the federal government.
Roanoke Times responds to attack ad controversy
In a 10 On Your Side investigation, we tried to find out why The Roanoke Times allowed an attack ad to run with a fictitious name. But, The Roanoke Times refused to grant Investigative reporter, Mollie Halpern, an interview. Instead, after several unreturned phone calls, the paper issued a written statement through e-mail just 9 minutes before Mollie had told them her story needed to be complete.
May 06, 2008
Bowers crushes Harris
David Bowers savored victory Tuesday night. It’s been 12 years since he’s done that. After losing five straight elections including one for Roanoke City Democratic Party Chair, Bowers got back in the game.
Harris defeated for Roanoke Mayor
Three democrats will take seats on Roanoke City Council
May 05, 2008
Group uses fake name to place attack ad
‘Citizens for Sensible Solutions’ said ‘Joe Smith’ paid for the attack ad. ‘Joe Smith’ does not exist.
May 02, 2008
Roanoke mayoral candidates push for last votes
With rallies, TV ads, and direct mail the candidates for Roanoke City Council and Mayor are running hard. They have four days left and Mayor Nelson Harris says the race is close.
April 26, 2008
8 Governors pay tribute to Senator John Warner
Gala in Pentagon City honors five-term senator who will retire at the end of the year
April 09, 2008
Kaine gathers Dems to talk roads
The road to a transportation fix yesterday led to the Executive Mansion, where Gov. Timothy M. Kaine huddled privately with Democratic legislative leaders and his personal pollster.
March 26, 2008
GOP Ticket For 2009 Nearly Locked In
Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling’s decision against running for governor in 2009 gives out-of-power Republicans a head start next year - though not likely a very big one.
March 20, 2008
Roanoke County School Board Adopts 6% Budget Increase
New budget increases 6% over previous budget
March 19, 2008
Roanoke City Council Candidates
THE CANDIDATES FOR ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL GET A CHANCE TO EXPRESS WHERE THEY STAND ON ISSUES IN THE STAR CITY.
March 17, 2008
Roanoke City Council narrows field to replace Alfred Dowe
At council’s Monday afternoon meeting, council members narrowed the list of 21 applicants to four.
Gov. Tim Kaine to hold town hall meeting in Roanoke tonight
The governor is holding ten meetings statewide to talk about the state budget and other issues from the just-ended legislative session.
February 28, 2008
Bowers makes 5th run for mayor, this time as independent
With the sounds of bagpipes and chants of “run David run,” David Bowers made it official, again. He’s making his fifth bid for mayor of Roanoke City after losing his last two.
February 27, 2008
Roanoke City Council will appoint replacement for Dowe
A judge ruled today (Wednesday) that state code allows for Council to appoint someone to fill the remaining two years on Dowe’s term.
February 25, 2008
Dowe resigns from state board
The fallout from allegations about Roanoke City Councilman Alfred Dowe’s spending habits continues, as Dowe has now resigned from the Board of Directors for the Department of Criminal Justice Services, or DCJS.
February 24, 2008
Republicans in state Senate united again
Defeats in November have pulled Republicans together in the state Senate this year, unifying a once-divided party into a solid minority block.
February 12, 2008
Roanoke City Precinct Changes
Power outages force Roanoke City to change some voting precincts
February 11, 2008
Huckabee In Roanoke
Huckabee tells crowd, “We just need to git er done.” He trails John McCain by nearly 500 delegates the night before the Virginia primary.
