Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:37 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:37:03 GMT
Roanoke City Police have blocked Interstate 581 southbound in Roanoke at the Hershberger Road exit.There's a situation in-between the Hershberger Road and Orange Avenue exits that officers are working.Traffic
12 officers showed up, and helped talk the man down over a little more than half-an-hour
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.
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.
Monday, June 10 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-06-10 19:50:59 GMT
High school graduation is usually a time to celebrate; but on Saturday, that day of celebration, turned into a tragedy for one Bertie County family. Sandra Williams-McGlone was waiting to watch her
A Bertie County family is devastated when two sons are killed on the way to graduation.
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.
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 6:11 AM EDT2013-06-20 10:11:55 GMT
Vice president Joe Biden will speak at this mornings National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast held by the Hispanic organization Esperanza. The breakfast is the final event of a three-day conference held by Esperanza. Convicted
Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
Thursday, June 20 2013 5:51 AM EDT2013-06-20 09:51:53 GMT
These kids are making a splash when it comes to fitness. They're swimming, biking and running their way toward a triathlon next month. "I've done five triathlons," said 10 year-old Klaudia Kanfk, a veteran
Some local kids are staying active this summer as they train for a triathlon. It's designed with distances they can successfully complete and build habits to promote physical activity years from now.
Thursday, June 20 2013 4:52 AM EDT2013-06-20 08:52:55 GMT
Soccer is Erryn Barkett's passion. So much so that he's made it his goal to teach as many kids as possible how to play. It started with a camp in Fincastle and quickly went international. Last year
The camp runs Monday-Wednesday evening at East End Baptist Church.
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
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