Mall-based teen retailer Claire’s, known for helping to usher teens into a key rite of passage _ ear piercing _ but now struggling with a big debt load and changing consumer tastes, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Roanoke County lighting up the night with its annual Christmas Tree lighting, hosted by the South County Library.

While Black Friday will mark a return to familiar holiday shopping patterns, uncertainty still remains.

We’re just a few months into the new year, and already, there has been SO much good TV to watch. It’s hard to keep up these days!

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. Having a sister is like having a best friend you cant get rid of. Clare and Luna are a calm and easy-going pair whose personalities youll get to see once they open up. Clare is a dilute calico who is the calm and level-headed sister who loves to hang out with her sister. If you are interested in adopting these fun sisters, you can contact the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center. Clare (Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center)