A Christiansburg babysitter has pleaded no contest in the death of a 10-month old baby boy.
Montgomery County Commonwealth's Attorney Mary Pettitt says the felony charge against Brandy Lytton Acord, 31, will be amended to a misdemeanor in a year if she follows an agreement.
Acord began caring for the child, C.J. Gordon, about a month before his death.
Court records show that on the day of the incident, Acord says she laid C.J. down for a nap and wrapped him in a blanket. She then attended to her three children, until an hour later when she told investigators the infant was partially under the bed and had turned purple.
The cause of death was listed by the medical examiner as "sudden unexpected infant death."
We are told several of the child's family members were in court on Thursday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:46 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:46:27 GMT
Two days before the start of summer, some local natural gas customers are facing bills they would expect to pay in the winter. The bills came after Atmos Energy, which serves the New River Valley and
Two days before the start of summer, some local natural gas customers are facing bills they would expect to pay in the winter.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:31:33 GMT
Court records show a Carroll County substitute bus driver has been arrested and charged with DUI and reckless driving. Court papers claim Ricky Lee Phillips was on his way to pick up students from summer
Court records show a Carroll County substitute bus driver has been arrested and charged with DUI and reckless driving.
Federal authorities say they've raided 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia as part of a probe into human smuggling, identity theft and money laundering.
Federal authorities say they've raided 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia as part of a probe into human smuggling, identity theft and money laundering.
Thursday, June 6 2013 9:39 AM EDT2013-06-06 13:39:20 GMT
VMI is ready for its close up. This week, a major film called "Field of Lost Shoes" is shooting in Lexington.What began as a conversation with his business partner ultimately led screenwriter, producer,
VMI is ready for its close up. This week, a major film called "Field of Lost Shoes" is shooting in Lexington.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:36 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:36:21 GMT
Friday was a reunion that Roanoke County resident Mary Morris never thought could happen, and is certainly one she will never forget. The story starts twelve years ago when her and her husband of fifty
Friday was a reunion that Roanoke County resident Mary Morris never thought could happen, and is certainly one she will never forget. The story starts twelve years ago when her and her husband of fifty
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:20 AM EDT2013-06-19 10:20:02 GMT
Virginia Tech Ph.D. Student Amy Elliott will show her pure genius for the final time tonight in her bid to be America's next great engineer. We introduced you to Amy Elliott in May just before she made
Virginia Tech Ph.D. Student Amy Elliott will show her pure genius for the final time tonight in her bid to be America's next great engineer.
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:50 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:50:27 GMT
This weekend a group of folks in the NRV are hosting a co-ed softball tournament in Blacksburg to make a difference for kids with cancer. Money raised will benefit "Special Love," Virginia non-profit
Money raised will benefit "Special Love," Virginia non-profit that offers support to children with cancer and their families, including summer camp.
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:46 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:46:49 GMT
Good news for Roanoke's push to bring passenger rail back to the Star City.On Wednesday, the Commonwealth Transportation Board approved its new six-year plan.According to the Virginia Department of Rail
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:41 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:41:10 GMT
Should the Natural Bridge join the National Parks system?That's the question that Sixth District Congressman Bob Goodlatte wants answered.Beth Breeding in Rep. Goodlatte's office told WSLS on Wednesday
Congressman Goodlatte formally asked the National Parks Service to look at the possibility, under two specific conditions
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:35 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:35:02 GMT
For the second time in a week, severe weather damaged tents at the Roanoke Valley Horse Show.Attendees at the show tell WSLS that some big tents were horses were kept under, have large rips, and there
The storms winds destroyed one horse tent outside the Salem Civic Center, and damaged two other tents.
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:28 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:28:18 GMT
DAVID KOENIGAP Airlines WriterDALLAS (AP) - A government analyst says the merger of American Airlines and US Airways would reduce competition on more than 1,600 routes traveled by more than 53 million
A government analyst says the merger of American Airlines and US Airways would reduce competition on more than 1,600 routes traveled by more than 53 million passengers
