Local News for WSLS 10

Miss Virginia is guest of honor at ice cream social

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:30:00 EDT

Miss Virginia enjoyed the chance for others to get a chance to meet her.

Salem Farmers Market open on Sundays

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:27:00 EDT

People lined up to take advantage of the extra day.

Car crashes on 220, same spot where tanker crashed

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:25:00 EDT

Luckily, nobody was hurt.

Car accident sends two teens to the hospital

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:46:00 EDT

State police are investigating a car accident that happened in Bedford County around 2pm.

Woman rescued from Smith Mountain Lake

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:43:00 EDT

A local woman is taken to the hospital after an early morning rescue on Smith Mountain Lake.

Local schools receive money

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:41:00 EDT

Governor Tim Kaine announces he’s giving more than one million dollars in safe routes to school funding to promote students biking and walking to school.

Youth Arrested for South Boston Breaking and Entering

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:49:00 EDT

South Boston Police arrest a juvenile Friday night who may be connected with a previous robbery on Wednesday, July 16.

Va. Man Set to Die Thursday

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:11:00 EDT

A Va. inmate is scheduled to die Thursday by lethal injection.

Two flown to hospital after crash

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:56:00 EDT

A 2 year old boy and an adult were hurt in the Giles County crash.

Boat stuck in New River, three people rescued

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:50:00 EDT

It happened at the “falls” in Narrows.

Va. Gov. Timothy Kaine Supports Looking for Oil Offshore

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:05:00 EDT

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley is against drilling for oil off the state’s coastline. However, Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine says he supports looking
for oil and gas 50 miles off shore.

Heated debate kicks off 2008 Senate Campaign

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:57:00 EDT

Former Govs. Warner and Gilmore exchanged attack after attack at the hour long debate at the Homestead Resort in Warm Springs, VA.

Tropical Storm Threatens U.S.

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:28:00 EDT

Tropical Storm Cristobal formed off the Southeast coast Saturday and is the first storm to threaten the U.S. this hurricane season.

Water main break causes traffic detours

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:57:00 EDT

Roanoke City Police say a water main break will cause road closures most of the day.

Yellow Cab wants rate increase

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:57:00 EDT

Yellow Cab will ask Roanoke City Council for the increase Monday.

Suspect in Church Standoff Identified

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:21:00 EDT

Police release the name of the woman who they say broke into a local church and refused to surrender.

Baton twirlers ready for national competition

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:25:00 EDT

Among all the high tosses and 3-baton tricks, it takes hours of practicing to get ready for the national competition.

Commonwealth Games score big with local businesses

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:22:00 EDT

About 9,500 athletes and their families will help boost the local economy.

Test question mistake in Roanoke Co.

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:44:00 EDT

A Roanoke County schools on-line health exam question on smoking was “inappropriate,” according to district’s coordinator of health and physical education.

Roanoke College creates “green committee”

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:36:01 EDT

College President Michael Maxey wants the committee to audit the school’s current environmental efforts and locate places where improvements can be made.

Check out new Montgomery Co. floodplain maps, voice concerns

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:06:00 EDT

Starting Monday, landowners in Montgomery County, Blacksburg and Christiansburg will get the chance to review preliminary floodplain maps.

Radford University enhances security

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:55:00 EDT

A local university takes a step to enhance security for its students.

Homestead to host first debate of 2008 Senate race

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:17:00 EDT

Warner vs. Gilmore: the battle of the governors begins officially Saturday.

APCO wants to increase fuel factor rate

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:32:00 EDT

Appalachian Power filed a formal request, asking the SCC to hike the fuel factor rate 11.7%

Two Bedford schools may miss AYP mark

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:20:00 EDT

Parents of students enrolled at Bedford Primary and Elementary schools may soon be receiving letters in the mail asking whether they want to transfer their child to Big Island Elementary School

Roanoke County named a top “digital county” in America

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:05:00 EDT

The annual Digital Counties Survey by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties, ranks Roanoke County second in its national group

Clean-up closes lane of I-81 near Pulaski Co. line

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:08:00 EDT

VDOT will close the right northbound lane of I-81 near the Wythe Co./Pulaski Co. line from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Chick-Fil-A raises money for Officer Bryan Lawrence

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:32:00 EDT

$2,600 raised to help the paralyzed officer’s family with travel and other expenses.

Local Teenager Finally Cleared of Legal Trouble

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:08:00 EDT

A local teenager, once in trouble with the law in New York City after they say he thew paint cans off a hotel roof, is cleared of his legal troubles here in Roanoke.

My “Hokie” Shoes

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:59:00 EDT

My “Hokie” shoes have been around a while…

Community meets about proposed dog park

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:50:00 EDT

Neighbors got information and asked questions but no decision was made.

VDOT shifts Plantation Road work zone traffic tonight

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:45:00 EDT

As part of the ongoing work on the Plantation Road (Route 115) bridge over Interstate 81 at Exit 146 (Hollins) in Roanoke County, the traffic pattern in the work zone will change tonight

Tractor Trailer crash and fire causes problems on I-81

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:18:01 EDT

I-81 is back open and traffic is clear tonight, after a fiery crash involving two tractor trailers.

Gas savings myth: Windows up vs. Windows down

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:10:00 EDT

In all our research, we did find a “magic number” as to when it is better to roll your windows down.

Roanoke Co. Police chase ends with crash

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:55:00 EDT

An unmarked Roanoke County Police cruiser crashed while chasing a reckless driver. The driver got away.

The Dark Knight sells out Roanoke Theaters

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:51:01 EDT

Roanoke movie theaters sell out of many of the midnight showings of The Dark Knight. Staff at the Carmike theater decorated the building with artwork of Batman and The Joker.

Roanoke Curfew Center Re-opens

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:44:00 EDT

The Curfew Center re-opens after shutting its doors last Saturday because of a lack of money. The center will stay open until September. The city will look for ways to keep it open after that.

Money to help develop safe routes to school programs

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:21:00 EDT

The money will come from $1 million that Governor Kaine is giving out to make bicycling and walking to school safer and more appealing to students

Former Medeco employee pleads guilty to $700,000 in fraud

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:40:00 EDT

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Beverly Moulse pleaded guilty in federal court to mail fraud in relation with stealing more than $750,000 from the company

Cave Spring High School wins national award

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:37:00 EDT

Cave Spring High School has received a national High Schools That Work (HSTW) Gold Achievement Award based on the progress of local school leaders and teachers in improving school practices and raising student achievement.

Standoff at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:26:00 EDT

The Roanoke City Police tactical team went in, and took the woman into custody

Car starts fire that spreads to home

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:18:00 EDT

A Roanoke County father escapes death after car catches fire.

Roanoke City Fire Department turning green

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:04:00 EDT

When you think fire departments you probably see red, but Roanoke City Fire is seeing green.

Roanoke Police chase man after car crash behind Applebees

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:07:00 EDT

Roanoke City Police say the man wrecked his car behind the Applebees off I-581

Roanoke soldier killed in Iraq

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:49:00 EDT

Developing story: Staff Sgt. David Textor died in Mosul, after a vehicle accident.

6-year-old crashes car into bank

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:37:00 EDT

Botetourt County deputies say the child got in a car in Blue Ridge, while his mother was asleep

Car crash causes close shave at salon

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:27:00 EDT

Beautician Teresa Simpson said she had just turned to head toward the back of the salon when Gloria Powell, 65, crashed her Honda Accord through the front of the building, sending glass, bricks and furniture flying.

Copper thieves strike five times in Danville

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:02:00 EDT

Danville Police say the copper thefts all happened within the past few days.

Police ID man hit and killed by train

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:58:00 EDT

Officers say Loyd Patrick Martin is the man who died

Goode vs. Perriello race getting expensive

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:50:00 EDT

A leading Virginia political expert said 5th District voters have an interesting race on their hands.

Some impressed with advantages of downtown living in Danville

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:45:00 EDT

Hundreds of people toured the new Lynn Street Lofts on Wednesday, admiring the wide hallways, open floor plans and huge windows in the converted tobacco warehouse

Child critically injured in Appomattox wreck

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:43:00 EDT

Six people taken to the hospital after a crash on U.S. 460

Motorcycle becomes makeshift memorial for truck driver

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:18:00 EDT

Farrell Kantsos, Jr.’s motorcycle sits where he left it before getting in his tanker truck Saturday.

Sam Rasoul: Zero petrol by 2050

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:53:00 EDT

6th District Congressional candidate Sam Rasoul is calling for a national energy revolution.

Armed robbery turns into car heist

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:19:00 EDT

Danville Police say an 18-year-old robbed a man at gunpoint, then stole his car

Seldom access granted to Roanoke rail yard

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:11:00 EDT

Virginia Operation Lifesaver makes stop at Norfolk Southern’s Roanoke rail yard.

Neighbors and accident victim’s family say road needs to change

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:43:00 EDT

Three days after her wedding, Justina Anderson could have lost it all.

Lynchburg Police arrest man for three crimes

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:42:00 EDT

Officers say Teyon Chaunce Smith was involved in two robberies, and two break-ins

School shooting exercise in Giles

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:38:00 EDT

Giles County Sheriff’s Office holds a school shooting exercise at Giles High School

Jeffrey Young to undergo mental evaluation

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:11:00 EDT

In late January, Jeffrey Young was arrested for allegedly hitting a woman in the parking lot of Slaughter’s Supermarket in Floyd and then attacking her with a wooden club.

Motorcycle deaths on the rise in Virginia

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:54:00 EDT

More bikes are on the commonwealth’s roads these days, thanks in part to the high price of gas. With more bikes, comes more motorcycle-related deaths. 10On Your Sides Mollie Halpern shows us the dramatic increase in the number of bikes and how police plan to keep all drivers safe.

Wachovia struggling in bad economic times

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:20:00 EDT

It’s the fourth biggest bank in the nation and the biggest name in banking in Roanoke. Its name graces our tallest building. But instead of soaring Wachovia is sinking.

Name of tanker driver who died in fiery crash revealed

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:56:00 EDT

A daily activity report from State Police lists Farrell Benson Kantsos Jr. of Fairfield died in the crash on Rt. 220

Sheriff’s dive team searches Philpott Lake for clues in missing man case

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:41:00 EDT

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office says it received a tip in reference to Keith Fetter’s disappearance

U.S. Marshals capture 600+ fugitives in Operation FALCON

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:32:00 EDT

The operation ran a week in the Western District of Virginia, and involved local as well as state police

Evington woman sentenced for shooting two in car

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:58:00 EDT

Pinkie Louise Layne pleaded guilty today to two counts each of aggravated malicious wounding, using a firearm in a felony and shooting into an occupied vehicle

Some local schools to send students’ transcripts online

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:55:00 EDT

The program, coordinated through the state education department, will send high school transcripts electronically rather than by mail delivery to selected state universities.

Smith Mountain Lake to host Bassmaster Elite Series

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:52:01 EDT

After a successful showing in June 2007 at Parkway Marina on the Bedford County side of the lake, the Bassmaster Elite Series is returning in April 2009 and August 2010.

VDOT construction to impact Wonju St., Colonial Ave., Brandon Ave. at night through August

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:41:00 EDT

The project entails making improvements to signals and the addition of some turn lanes.

Man hit, killed by train

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:35:00 EDT

Roanoke City Police say they found the body of a man lying on railroad tracks Tuesday night

Bear spotted on Poor Mountain Road

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:39:00 EDT

A television engineer for Blue Ridge PBS had a close encounter with a black bear

Staunton River PCB cleanup update

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:18:00 EDT

The state Department of Environmental Quality has announced it will hold a public meeting July 29 in Altavista on its river study and cleanup efforts.

Second city rail route in state’s plan

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:54:01 EDT

Lynchburg to Washington route included in draft

Gearhart Skate Park will remain open until end of summer

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:54:00 EDT

The controversy surrounding Gearhart Skate Park is over for now.

Hidden costs of hybrid vehicles

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:23:00 EDT

With gas prices at record highs, car dealers have long waiting lists for hybrids. But you might be surprised about how long the payoff may take, when switching from a regular vehicle.

Former Pittsylvania Co. fire chief pleads guilty to child porn

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:12:00 EDT

Former Riverbend Volunteer Fire Department Chief Gary Lee Toler faces up to 95 years in prison

Mustang trainer readies for national event

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:09:00 EDT

Lynn Decker is preparing for an extreme makeover. Unlike the stylists, carpenters and other designers associated with the TV shows, the Crockett resident is using her horse training skills to tame a wild mustang.

Rural Retreat Depot set to pull out of town

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:06:00 EDT

Jack Weaver figures he’s been waiting on a train – or a train company, in his case – long enough.
So, come August, the owner of the historic Rural Retreat Depot plans to pull up stakes and chug out of town.

Patrick Henry CC changes schedule due to gas prices

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:44:01 EDT

Patrick Henry Community College is going from a 3-day class schedule to two days.

New dance studio for extreme makeover winner

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:42:00 EDT

A local dance studio that received an extreme makeover is still closed, but the owner isn’t letting that stop her or her students from enjoying dance.

New addresses help first responders in Craig Co.

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:25:00 EDT

The Sheriff’s office says the address change will help improve emergency response times

Vinton Police speak after criticism surrounding skate park

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:48:00 EDT

After a heated meeting Monday night where Vinton Police faced criticism from the public, officers are now giving their side of the story.

2 convenience stores robbed in Campbell Co.

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:01:00 EDT

Beer and cigarettes were targeted in two convenience store burglaries in Campbell County, police said

3-year-old found alone at Danville movie theater

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

A 3-year-old boy was found alone by employees at Danville Stadium Cinemas at about 11:30 a.m.

Former Lynchburg Superintendent named in N.C. lawsuit

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:12:00 EDT

Jim McCormick has been named in a lawsuit alleging he had a two-year “romantic and sexual relationship” with a teacher in a North Carolina school division.

Danville Police use taser to disarm woman

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:24:00 EDT

Officers say the woman refused to drop a knife, and tried to attack a man

Brownlee raises cash for AG race

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:12:00 EDT

The former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia closed in on the six figure mark a little more than a month after announcing he would run

Deadlocked vote stalls construction at Sunset Cay Marina

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:59:00 EDT

The Bedford County Board of Supervisors voted 3-3 to declare roads within the Marina at Sunset Cay private except for a connector road to Kasey Lakeview Drive near Virginia 122.

Bedford Co. clears airport Bed & Breakfast for takeoff

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:58:00 EDT

Bedford Landings, a three-story lodge with five bedrooms and a 2,000-square-foot hangar on Buccaneer Road, is planned next to the airport’s runway

Woman charged with DUI after bizarre Rt. 58 wrecks

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:53:00 EDT

A man is in the hospital and a woman is charged with driving under the influence of drugs after a bizarre series of accidents Monday afternoon on U.S. 58 in Sutherlin

Roanoke Police search for stabber

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:38:00 EDT

Officers say an 18-year-old was stabbed Monday evening on Lafayette Blvd.

Man killed in Bath Co. crash

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:16:00 EDT

State Police say a 70-year-old Richmond man ran off the road, then overcorrected before the crash

Guardrail replaced after tanker truck crash

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:08:00 EDT

VDOT estimated replacing the guardrail would cost $17,000.
Related stories

Va. teen arrested after getting high on ‘cow-pie’ mushrooms

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:23:00 EDT

A Virginia teenager is being held in juvenile detention after telling police he was getting high on mushrooms collected from “cow-pies” in pastures.

Danville Police investigate two stabbings

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:31:00 EDT

Danville police responded to two separate stabbing incidents after midnight Monday.

GLTC cutting Amherst bus routes

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:27:00 EDT

Rising costs and stagnant funding are combining to force service cuts along Madison Heights’ bus routes, the only form of public transit offered in Amherst County.

Lane closure on Rt. 220

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:18:00 EDT

Crews work overnight to replace damaged guardrail.

Future of skate park still up in the air

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:47:00 EDT

There is still no decision on whethere to close a local skate park.

Man killed in Bath Co. crash

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:30:00 EDT

State Police are investigating a deadly car crash Monday night.

Events leading up to tanker accident

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:02:00 EDT

Monday, WILCOHESS confirmed the tanker truck involved in the accident on Saturday night on 581 belonged to the company.