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Funds Could Save School’s Sports Program

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors is approving 300-thousand dollars for county schools. That should be enough money to keep middle school sports and the Roanoke Valley Governor’s School program alive. Funding in the budget amendment passed yesterday will be …

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Virginia Will Study Medicaid Reform

Virginia is taking the first step on the road to Medicaid reform. The state has received permission to conduct a three year pilot study for coordinating healthcare

UPDATE: Medical Condition Of Driver Believed To Be The Cause Of Parade Crash

UPDATE: Authorities say the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town's parade won't likely face charges. 87-year-old Deward Blevins of Shady Valley, Tenn.

Weekend Purse-Snatching Reported In Lynchburg

Authorities are investigating a purse-snatchings in Lynchburg. The News & Advance reports, the victim was walking to her car in the Magnolia Foods parking lot off of Rivermont

Mother Is Accused Of Child Abuse

Two people have been arrested for child abuse of an infant. 22 year old, Savanna Lee Burks of Amherst, the mother of the 9-month old and 22-year old

New DNA Evidence Found In Roanoke Cold Case

A recent DNA test has linked a man to evidence that was left at the scene of a shooting death nearly seven years ago in Roanoke. In August

Uranium Issue Will Linger From One Governor To The Next

Virginia’s uranium issue will usher out one leader and welcome a new. Governor Bob McDonnell has yet to respond to a February suggestion that he direct state agencies

Big Names Coming To Nelson For County’s Festival

Neil Young is among the first acts to sign on for a new festival this fall in Nelson County. He'll be joining Crazy Horse to perform

Lt. Governor Nominee Called Out On Remarks Made

It isn't taking long for Virginia Democrats and liberals to start blasting E.W. Jackson. Two days after accepting the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, he's catching a

Cuccinelli Visits Lynchburg

Republican gubernatorial nominee Ken Cuccinelli will make a campaign appearance in Lynchburg today. He'll be joined by lieutenant governor candidate E.W. Jackson and GOP attorney general nominee

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