Roanoke County

In Southwest and Central Virginia, many people paused Tuesday to mark the 11th anniversary of 9/11. In Roanoke County on Wednesday morning emergency responders gathered and dedicated a new flagpole at the county's firearms and driving training facility....

He was here three weeks ago, and now it appears that Paul Ryan, the  Republican candidate for Vice President, is returning to the Roanoke Valley. Ryan is scheduled to attend a fundraiser at the Hotel Roanoke Friday night with tickets that range from...

According to Virginia 511, a vehicle crash is backing up traffic in the northbound lanes just south of exit 146. Both northbound lanes were closed for a few minutes, but crews reopened one lane to traffic. However, traffic cameras show a long backup....

“For those students who are beginning school for the first time, one of the most important aspects is to help the student understand that school is fun and exciting,” says Chuck Lionberger, APR, Community Relations Specialist for Roanoke...

Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Roanoke County event Wednesday morning for about 22 minutes. Ryan said that if he and presidential candidate Mitt Romney win November's, they will repeal "Obamacare." He also referenced...

In 11 weeks the polls will be open. And regardless who you're voting for, the federal pre-certification of a new law hopes to ensure everyone who wants to, will be able to cast their vote. "For the lay person it means they've increased the number of the...

A string of burglaries in Franklin County led police on a chase that ended in Roanoke. Officers were responding to a burglary when they noticed a suspicious vehicle in the Glade Hill area of Old Franklin Turnpike. Officers tried to stop the vehicle but...

They say it makes it seem that carrying a firearm in county parks is illegal, even though it's not. That's why they organized a protest and picnic today at Green Hill Park in Salem. It's all about semantics. Members of the pro-gun group say they want to...

It's a part of town that was devastated by the Flood of 1985. But now the Wasena neighborhood in Roanoke is about to be transformed in a big way. The transformation is about to shift into high gear, literally. A business owner plans to purchase and...

She definitely knows how to get your pulsehigh and your blood flowing. Ex-porn star, Harmony Rose, AKA Tracy Rolan, has left the biz after being featured in more than 200 porn videos between 2004 and 2010. Her videos include "Masturbation Nation 3,"...

Are Roanoke County's real estate assessments inflated? Some residents think so, prompting county leaders to call for an audit. Now the results of that audit are in. County leaders have said all along real estate assessments are on the up and up. To...

Our special live coverage from McAfee Knob Wednesday night got the attention of rescue crews. They want hikers to know while the scenery is beautiful, things can quickly turn scary. As you all know, it was really hot Thursday. So we saw lots of hiker...