A meth bust led to the arrest of a man and woman in Riner on Wednesday.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says some of its deputies, along with members of the Christiansburg Police Department, and DEA raided a home in the 5600 block of Scaggs Ford Road.
Investigators say they found:
More than 722 grams of methamphetamine
Six firearms (three rifles, one shotgun, one muzzle loader, and one revolver)
Chemicals used to make meth
Officers arrested 20-year-old Felicia Lovern, of Riner, and William Burton, of Riner, and charged each suspect with:
Manufacture of methamphetamine over 227 grams
Conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine
Possession of a firearm while manufacturing methamphetamine
An upset in the lightweight division of the 17th annual CHIP "Tug for Tots!" The team from the Western Virginia Regional Jail defeated the eight time defending champion Roanoke City Sheriff's Office. A
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in New Jersey.
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in New Jersey.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:49:53 GMT
The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office is searching for three people, who are wanted in connection with a business break-in and stealing of lottery tickets.Deputies say the break-in took place early
The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office is searching for three people, who are wanted in connection with a business break-in and stealing of lottery tickets
Friday, May 17 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:32:10 GMT
Salem Police say a grand injury indicted a volunteer Roanoke County firefighter on Friday, with multiple child pornography and underage sex-related charges.According to Salem City spokesman Mike Stevens,
Eric Thomas Mallory faces 14 charges in connection with relationships with two underage girls
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:06 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:06:20 GMT
Police say a Roanoke business was robbed by a man with a baseball bat.According to Roanoke City Police Department spokeswoman Aisha Johnson, the robbery took place around 9:38 p.m. on Thursday, May 16th,
The robbery took place around 9:38 p.m. on Thursday, May 16th, at the Snappy Food Mart in the 600 block of Liberty Road
Friday, May 17 2013 11:19 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:19:03 GMT
Alleghany and William Byrd squared off on a neutral field to decide the Blue Ridge District regular season. Both teams finished 7-3 in District play and the two proved to be a great match again on Friday
The playoff game to decide the Blue Ridge District baseball title needed extra innings.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:13:47 GMT
Several technology companies in our area have added jobs, pumping money into our local company. The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council recognized some of those businesses at an event called 'TechNite.' Sometimes
Several technology companies in our area have added jobs, pumping money into our local company. The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council recognized some of those businesses at an event called 'TechNite.'
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:59 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:59:19 GMT
The Local Colors Festival in downtown Roanoke certainly lived up to its name Saturday afternoon. The annual event celebrates the more than one hundred nationalities that call the Roanoke Valley home through
The annual event celebrates the more than one hundred nationalities that call the Roanoke Valley home through food, dance, clothing, music, and more.
Law enforcement officials tell News Channel 11 a vehicle drove into a group of several people at "Trail Days" in Damascus.
Law enforcement officials tell News Channel 11 a vehicle drove into a group of several people at "Trail Days" in Damascus. Pokey Harris, Emergency Management Coordinator with Washington County, VA, says the earliest reports indicate 50 to 60 injuries, some being critical. Harris says it is likely that 12 to 15 people were transported to local hospitals. She says there are no reports right now of any fatalities.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:46:44 GMT
The wet weather didn't put a cork in the Vinton Wine and Food Festival Saturday afternoon. Eleven Virginia wineries filled up a lot of glasses during the annual fundraiser for the Vinton Chamber of Commerce.
Eleven Virginia wineries filled up a lot of glasses during the annual fundraiser for the Vinton Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:39:10 GMT
Saturday was the big day of serving in cities across the country, including here in Roanoke. Nearly 200 teens and leaders who participated in the event got to relax at Green Memorial United Methodist Church
They spent most of the morning and afternoon in the West End neighborhood picking up trash, painting and doing easy home repairs.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:32:46 GMT
BOB LEWISAP Political Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - State Sen. Mark Obenshain has won the Republican nomination for attorney general in Virginia 35 years after his father won the party's U.S. Senate nomination.
Obenshain's father, Richard Obenshain, won the party's U.S. Senate nomination in the same building in 1978
William Burton
Felicia Lovern
