A fire is blamed for $70,000 in damages at NE-Dominion Auto Salvage in Roanoke.
Roanoke Fire-EMS responded
to a fire at 2948 Orange Ave., NE-Dominion Auto Salvage Friday night. The call was received
in the E-911 Center at approximately 6:33 pm and the fire was under control by 7:08pm.
When crews arrived they found smoke and flames coming
from the one story garage which was housing several vehicles and mechanic
equipment. There was no one inside and no one was injured.
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.'
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 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
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:43:13 GMT
DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a parade. Several people appear to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known. The
Witnesses said a car drove into a crowd at a parade
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:23:19 GMT
It's graduation weekend at Virginia Tech. One of the graduating seniors revealed to everyone he was the Hokie bird for the last five years, wearing the feet to the ceremonies. It's supposed to be kept
One of the graduating seniors revealed to everyone he was the Hokie bird for the last five years.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:12:31 GMT
Sixty boats gathered for the 11:00 am take off at Mariner's Landing. Four hundred people entered this year's contest. All of the money goes to different lake charities including the marine volunteer
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:41:25 GMT
FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) - A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket
The Farmville Food Lion sold one of two winning tickets, which will be worth $95 million before taxes, and if the winner chooses the all-cash or annuity option
