Roanoke VA

A failed proficiency test at the Virginia Department of Forensic Science's Western Laboratory in Roanoke has led to a review of more than 2,600 firearm comparison cases, VPM News reported. The agency has told local prosecutors and law enforcement that 2,173 cases handled by one former examiner, and 497 handled...

Del. Sam Rasoul took the bar exam in July and discovered he had passed in October, after quietly working to get his law degree. The post Rasoul joins Fishwick’s Roanoke law firm as an associate attorney appeared first on Cardinal News .

Southwest Virginia and the Piedmont face a noticeable cooldown after several mild October afternoons.

(WSET) — Beginning Thursday morning, two new overhead flashing lights will begin working on Route 220 (Virgil Goode Highway) at its intersections with Pleasant Breeze Road and Commonwealth Parkway, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The purpose of the flashers is to alert drivers of potential traffic...

BOTETOURT CO., Va. – The Botetourt County Community is getting more access to health care. This comes as Carillion Clinic and its partners break ground on a new facility in Daleville. The new facility will be on Market Ridge Lane. The project is designed to meet the growing needs...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Dr. Pepper Day is getting bigger this year, with a new location, extended hours, and a full day of music and activities. The free community event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at Dr. Pepper Park at The Bridges. Waynette Anderson, president of Dr. Pepper Park...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Locked doors and empty seats. Roanoke City leaders acknowledge rising costs have been a burden on business owners. “The cost of everything is high, the cost of gas, the cost of groceries, and when you look at what restaurants are going through, the fact that people can just choose not to eat out,” said Marc Nelson, head of economic development.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A generous anonymous donor is making it easier for people to adopt a pet from the Bedford County Animal Shelter by covering adoption fees through the end of the year. With the donation in place, anyone who fills out the shelter’s short application can...

Richmond, Northern Virginia and the Blue Ridge could still face winter disruptions through March.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Deputies arrested two people in connection with a breaking and entering case where thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry was allegedly stolen. According to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, the break-in was reported on Saturday, October 10 at a residence in the 2000 block of Trents Ferry Road. The victim reported […]