For the first time, the U.S. Department of Education is trying to make graduation rates for public schools across the country comparable, meaning that it's attempting to measure all of them using the same yardstick.
Virginia had a 2010-11 graduation rate of 82 percent, putting the commonwealth in about the middle of the pack nationally.
Locally, Roanoke County's five high schools were all at or above that 82 percent mark.
Roanoke City's two high schools were below the state average.
Lynchburg City's two high schools were also slightly below the average.
Montgomery County's four high schools were all either at or above the 80 percent graduation rate mark.
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 4:25 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:25:52 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
Witness Debra McCown says the car came from a side street. She says a thud was heard and some yelled for the car to stop.
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
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:36:01 GMT
BOB LEWISAP Political Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Ken Cuccinelli, Virginia's conservative activist attorney general, formally became the Republican gubernatorial nominee by acclamation Saturday in a
Cuccinelli used his nomination speech to tack to the political center as he eyes the November election, minimizing his support for restrictions on abortion and opposition to gay rights, as he attacked Democratic nominee Terry McAuliffe
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
