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Roanoke leaders speak on court ruling that allows cities to punish homeless people for sleeping outside
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Homelessness continues to be a problem nationwide and in the Star City. A recent decision made by the Supreme Court will allow our hometowns to handle it how they wish. A 6-3 vote by the US Supreme Court June 28 gives every city the green light...
Boutique hotel in Crystal Spring still planned despite delays
ROANOKE, Va. – Several hurdles have pushed back development on a boutique hotel set to be built in Roanoke. The plans to build a hotel in the Crystal Spring neighborhood were approved back in 2022. It will be located where the former Famous Anthony’s was on Crystal Spring Avenue...
2 people shot in Roanoke, 'several' people of interest in custody: Officials
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Officials said two people were shot in Roanoke early Wednesday morning. At approximately 5:29 a.m., Roanoke police were notified by the E-911 center of two people who were shot in the 500 block of 16th Street NW. Officials said upon arrival police made contact with...
Whooping Cough creeping its way through Roanoke again
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The highly contagious illness known as Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is present in Roanoke. Although the symptoms are milder in older children and adults, the same thing can’t be said about younger children, and as they get ready to go back to school, it is encouraged they get immunized before it can potentially spread through the hallways.
Danville Police searching for armed robbery suspect
DANVILLE, Va. – The Danville Police Department is seeking information after an armed robbery that happened Wednesday evening in the parking lot of a Pizza Hut. We’re told at around 7:45 p.m., officers responded to Pizza Hut, located in the 3000 block of Riverside Drive in Danville for the report of an armed robbery, during which the suspect fled in the victim’s vehicle.
Giles awarded $200k grant to support reuse study for decommissioned Appalachian Power coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant
GILES COUNTY, Va. – The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Giles County a $200,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a reuse study for the decommissioned Appalachian Power (ApCo) coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant. The Glen Lyn plant, which opened in 1919, was one of the oldest...
“It’s like your second home,” long-time fire chief retires after 35 years in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Va. (WFXR) – For 35 years, Mike Neal has been the fire chief in Ringgold, but last month he said goodbye to that title, but he hasn’t said goodbye to the place he calls his second home. Mike Neal grew up in the firehouse. His dad, Calvin Neal, was Ringgold’s first fire chief in […]
Emerson College/The Hill poll: More eyes on Virginia ahead of 2024 election
Ahead of the 2024 Presidential election and state elections, Your Local Election Headquarters is looking into how Virginians will vote and how they feel about the state of the country, the Commonwealth and the government.
Coalition aims to boost economy, transportation in Southwest and Southside
The Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor will promote a region that generally encompasses the Blacksburg, Roanoke, Danville and Martinsville metropolitan areas. The post Coalition aims to boost economy, transportation in Southwest and Southside appeared first on Cardinal News.
‘Moonshiners’ star serves up faith and flavor at The Tickles Table
Do you like tasty, home-style food cooked from scratch? If so, it is highly recommended to stop for a meal at The Tickles Table, located at 3938 S Boston Hwy, Ringgold, VA 24586. The restaurant (which is truck driver-friendly with plenty of parking) is open Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (closed Sunday and Monday). Call-in orders are welcome at 434-799-2070. Doordash was added on June 27.
As North Carolina gears up for offshore wind energy, Virginia provides some pointers
A tour boat carrying engineers, regulators, and reporters cut through choppy water 15 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association and a group representing a network of economic development organizations chartered the boat to give the North Carolina crowd a close-up view of wind energy.
DC region under heat advisory Wednesday; showers and thunderstorms likely
WASHINGTON - The scorching hot and humid conditions continue on Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region with temperatures in the upper-90s and heat index readings that could exceed 105 degrees. A heat advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. for the nation’s capital, portions of...
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