Amy Friedenberger
The Roanoke Times
Roanoke, VA, United States
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Past articles by Amy:
Trump supporters, opponents feel the heat during Roanoke stop
The candidate was sweating, and it wasn’t from the pressure of the campaign. → Read More
Wreck causing major delays on I-581 in Roanoke
A vehicle crash on Interstate 581 north in Roanoke near the Orange Avenue exit is causing major delays for drivers Wednesday night. → Read More
History project strives to empower Southwest Virginia LGBT community
The Southwest Virginia LGBTQ+ History Project is archiving materials to tell the stories of the LGBT community in the region. → Read More
U.S. Senate passes bill to fight heroin, opioid addiction
The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act authorizes federal grants to state and local programs aimed at treatment for addicts and expanding prevention efforts. → Read More
Henry County woman, 80, dies after locked out of house over weekend
An 80-year-old Henry County woman died of hypothermia after someone found her lying outside her residence Sunday afternoon, police said. → Read More
Pedestrian killed by Norfolk Southern train in Roanoke County
A pedestrian died Monday night in Roanoke County after being struck by a Norfolk Southern train, police said. → Read More
Roanoke attorney Fishwick confirmed as U.S. attorney for Western District
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed Roanoke attorney John Fishwick as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Virginia. → Read More
State police to increase patrol during Thanksgiving weekend
An increase in traffic deaths on the state's highways compared to last year coupled with the anticipated increase in the number of vehicles traveling this holiday week has the state police responding with efforts to increase traffic safety. → Read More
Southwest Virginia gears up for another round of heavy rain
Hurricane Joaquin could pass Virginia, but agencies are still bracing for heavy rain and serious flooding by working to have services available when needed. → Read More
Thousands lose power as storms hit region
Thousands of people have lost people in the Roanoke and New River Valleys after thunderstorms hit the region. → Read More
Roanoke mother reaches out about danger of leaving kids in hot cars
River Jackson died last summer after being left in a hot car, and now her mother is trying to prevent that from happening to other children. → Read More
Salem attorney gets committee approval for federal judgeship
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Salem attorney Elizabeth Dillon for a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. → Read More
Tombstones reportedly vandalized at St. Andrew's cemetery
About a dozen upright slabs were tipped over at the cemetery in northwest Roanoke. → Read More
After nearly four decades of service, Roanoke County sheriff's major retires
The Roanoke County Sheriff's Office will lose 37 years of law enforcement experience. → Read More
Fire forces evacuation at Melrose Towers
No one was injured, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. → Read More
Two people dead in vehicle wreck on U.S. 460 in Giles County
Multiple lanes are closed while crews respond. → Read More
2 people hospitalized with gunshot wounds
Two people were in the hospital Tuesday night with gunshot wounds, Roanoke police said. → Read More
Thousands lose power as storm hits area
About 3,600 Appalachian Power Co. customers in Virginia have lost power. → Read More
Roanoke police dog dies of cancer
K-9 Officer Mia died from bone cancer on Tuesday. → Read More
Person wounded in apparent shooting in northwest Roanoke
Roanoke police have a suspect in custody. → Read More