An Axton man is killed during a single vehicle crash Saturday night.
The 39-year-old driver, Tonche Hodge, was traveling on Route 58, east of Route 855 in Pittsylvania County, when the accident happened.
The preliminary investigation shows that 1999 Volvo sedan was heading eastbound when the driver ran off the right side of the roadway and hit an embankment. The car went into the air and struck a tree.
Hodge was not wearing a seat belt and it's unknown if alcohol was a factor in the crash. Hodge was pronounced dead at the scene.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:57 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:57:28 GMT
The Roanoke County Police Department is currently investigating a missing juvenile report. Alexandria Renee' Smauldon was last seen at her home in South County on Tuesday, May 21 around noon.
Police did not say where Alexandria Renee' Smauldon was found
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:13:54 GMT
Roanoke City Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that sent a man to the hospital on Tuesday evening.According to police department spokeswoman Aisha Johnson, officers were called at 6:49 p.m. to
Investigators believe the man was riding north on 13th Street, when the motorcycle hit a tree and a parked pick-up truck, then crashed
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:33:58 GMT
WSLS met God's Pit Crew in Wytheville around 8 a.m. and then began the more than 17-hour drive to Moore, Oklahoma.
God's Pit Crew left Danville Wednesday bright and early. The volunteers started making the trip to Moore, Oklahoma around 6 a.m. The WSLS crew met the group in Wytheville around 8 a.m. and then began the more than 17-hour drive to Moore, Oklahoma.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:18:04 GMT
The Central Oklahoma Bronchos have come more than 1,100 miles to play for home. The Bronchos are one of eight teams in Salem to play for the 2013 NCAA Division II national championship in softball. It's
The Central Oklahoma Bronchos have come more than 1,100 miles to play for home. The Bronchos are one of eight teams in Salem to play for the 2013 NCAA Division II national championship in softball. It's
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy...
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:26:55 GMT
One of Virginia's natural wonders is up for sale.According to Jim Woltz of Woltz & Associates, the landmark along with the 150-room hotel, caverns, and related properties, are up for sale."A lot of people
"A lot of people probably don't even realize the Natural Bridge, one of the natural wonders of the world, is privately owned, and it is a great honor to be entrusted with this treasure,"said Jim Woltz of Woltz & Associates
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:10:38 GMT
A Pulaski County Schools teacher on Wednesday because the 3rd teacher from the WSLS viewing area to be named a Virginia Lottery Super Teacher for 2013.The Lottery surprised Bethany Schaefer, a teacher
The Lottery surprised Bethany Schaefer, a teacher at Pulaski County High School, with the award, $2,000 in cash, and $2,000 in classroom supplies
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:46:59 GMT
Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries news releaseSpring turkey hunters reported harvesting a record 19,265 birds during the 2013 season, according to Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Spring turkey hunters reported harvesting a record 19,265 birds during the 2013 season
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:11:20 GMT
WSLS is working together with Southwest Virginia relief organizations to collect supplies for victims of the EF-4 tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma.
List of local relief groups collecting tornado help for Oklahoma
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:13:12 GMT
Pretty soon music will fill the air in Roanoke just like in years past. Formerly known as Festival in the Park, Downtown Roanoke Inc is setting up for festival 2013. The name change comes because the events
Pretty soon music will fill the air in Roanoke just like in years past. Formerly known as Festival in the Park, Downtown Roanoke Inc is setting up for festival 2013.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:13:54 GMT
Roanoke City Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that sent a man to the hospital on Tuesday evening.According to police department spokeswoman Aisha Johnson, officers were called at 6:49 p.m. to
Investigators believe the man was riding north on 13th Street, when the motorcycle hit a tree and a parked pick-up truck, then crashed
