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Emergency SNAP allotments will continue in January
The enhanced benefits are scheduled to be automatically loaded to recipients’ Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards Monday, January 16. → Read More
Seven taken to hospitals after carbon monoxide poisoning incidents
In both homes, power was out, and grills were being used to heat the homes. → Read More
Retired Buena Vista Police chief facing embezzlement charge
A Giles County prosecutor has been called in as a special prosecutor. → Read More
One arrested in death of woman found after fire
Once the fire was contained, the body of a woman was found inside the home. → Read More
First mpox death announced in Virginia
VDH says people should contact their healthcare providers if they have fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes and a new, unexplained rash. → Read More
Governor orders flags at half staff in honor of Walmart shooting victims
Flags are to remain lowered until Sunday evening. → Read More
Virginia hunters asked to help with chronic wasting disease surveillance
This incurable disease, found in deer, elk and moose in North America, says DWR, is a slow-acting and progressive neurologic disease that results in death. → Read More
No students hurt in Roanoke school bus crash
Police were called late Monday morning to the crash at 5th Street and Shenandoah Avenue. → Read More
Roanoke County house a total loss after fire
The house is a total loss, according to fire crews. The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office is working to determine the cause. → Read More
Three taken to hospital after Roanoke crash and fire
The driver of a car hit a building, with the car ending up in the building, which then caught fire. → Read More
Virginia flags lowered Thursday in honor of late senator
Charles Waddell died last week at age 90. → Read More
Flags lowered Tuesday in honor of Virginia Beach shooting victims
The order calls for flags to be lowered until sunset. → Read More
Governor signs bill making “Carolina Squat” illegal
The modification raises the front bumper of a vehicle so it rides higher than the rear. → Read More
Governor announces COVID action plan
“Today’s announcements are designed to give Virginians the tools and resources needed to make the best decisions for their families, strengthen our hospital systems, and ensure a strong recovery." → Read More
Fire destroys Glasgow house
Slick roads and a big rig that had slid sideways on a road hampered efforts by fire crews to get there quickly. → Read More
On-duty Pulaski County Sheriff’s deputy arrested for DUI
The deputy was arrested by Virginia State Police Friday night and taken to the New River Valley Regional Jail. → Read More
Search for missing woman ends with man arrested for her murder
Leonard Eugene Blackwell, Jr., 41, of Lynchburg, was arrested for the death of Clarissa Jones. → Read More
Governor Northam announces tax reduction for Virginians
Governor Northam is proposing four changes to tax policy. → Read More
Fuente out as head football coach at Virginia Tech
JC Price will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the 2021 season. → Read More
Youngkin climbs to within one point of McAuliffe in new Virginia poll
McAuliffe’s 1-point lead is within the survey’s margin of error (+/-3.5%), a virtual tie. Liberation Party candidate Princess Blanding has 1%. → Read More