The latest state budget could be bad news for the Roanoke City court system.
The General Assembly's budget includes no money for three judge vacancies in Roanoke City, two circuit court spots and one spot for juvenile and domestic relations.
On February 12 the Roanoke Bar Association nominated three attorneys for the open positions.
The nominations came with the assumption that the General Assembly would fund the positions.
A budget amendment from Governor Bob McDonnell is the city's last hope for the money to fill the vacancies.
"That's very frustrating and it's going to end up hurting clients and hurting people seeking judicial relief," said Scott Sexton, an attorney with the firm Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore in Roanoke. "We are optimistic and hopeful that the governor will take some action."
A spokesperson for Governor McDonnell said it will be a couple of weeks before any decisions are made on budget amendments.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:04:45 GMT
Sheriff Kevin Hall says after 24-year old Ashley Rodriguez didn't show up for work Monday morning they did a welfare check and talked to her husband, Manuel Rodriguez a couple times.
Visitation and funeral for Ashley Kimberlin Rodriguez also set
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:13:03 GMT
WSLS is working together with Southwest Virginia relief organizations to collect supplies for victims of the EF-4 tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma.Danville based God's Pit Crew will join WSLS and
Randy Johnson of GPC describes this as a massive relief effort, and a "Katrina moment."
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:38 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:38:00 GMT
When you think of a good place to eat lunch chances are the Crossroads Mall area doesn't come to mind. But within the last six months that stretch of Hershberger Road has added two popular chains, Cookout
With the help of national chains like Cookout and Steak'n Shake, the Crossroads Mall area is getting popular again.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:37:50 GMT
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) - A former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend is being sued by American International Group Inc. over his refusal to answer questions from
A former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend is being sued by American International Group Inc. over his refusal to answer questions from insurance investigators
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:13:26 GMT
The WSLS crew is heading out on the road with God's Pit Crew Wednesday morning. The group helps people across the nation during times of crisis and devastation. They've responded to more than 60 disasters
The group has responded to more than 60 disasters in 22 states and four countries. The founder say this may one of the biggest challenges yet.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:13:03 GMT
WSLS is working together with Southwest Virginia relief organizations to collect supplies for victims of the EF-4 tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma.Danville based God's Pit Crew will join WSLS and
Randy Johnson of GPC describes this as a massive relief effort, and a "Katrina moment."
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:11:19 GMT
Franklin County student slots for the regional Governor's School, and middle school sports may be saved, thanks to a decision by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday afternoon.During the board's regular
Supervisors hope the money will be used by the School Board to save the middle school sports program, and Governor's School slots
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:03:30 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
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:49:00 GMT
Virginia Tech Police are searching for a man who officers say robbed a female student on campus Saturday morning.The young woman told investigators that she was walking in-between Vawter and Newman Halls
The student recanted, and admitted to making up the robbery.
