Unemployment Benefits Extension FailsDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
Tens of thousands of Americans had to say good-bye to unemployment benefits on Monday.from ABC 13.
Attorney General Joins Food DriveDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
A statewide competition is pitting lawyer versus lawyer in a race to help the needy.from ABC 13.
Fire Leaves Shrimp Farm StrugglingDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
The owners of Strawberry Creek Shrimp Farm in Chatham are salvaging what"s left of their nursery.from ABC 13.
Beware of Mulch Fire DangersDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
A lot of homeowners and businesses are taking advantage of this great weather to do some mulching.from ABC 13.
Surviving Allergy SeasonDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
Those flowers can cause strong allergic reactions.from ABC 13.
Campaign to Save Downtown Library UnderwayDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
A citizens advocacy group in Lynchburg is leading a campaign to save the downtown Branch Library.from ABC 13.
Elton John tickets go on sale SaturdayJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmTickets for the Elton John concert at the Roanoke Civic Center go on sale January 28, 2012, at 10 A.M.
Cave Spring natives heads to the SuperbowlJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmFrom the football field at Cave Spring High School, to the big leagues. Former Cave Spring football player Danny Aiken prepares to head to the Superbowl with the New England Patriots.
Lynchburg meetings will eye zoning ordinanceJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmThe city launched a zoning "diagnostic" to assess its circa-1978 ordinance and map out a course for future revisions. As part of that effort, it will be hosting a slew of public meetings Monday and Tuesday to collect comments about current zoning laws.
Danville middle school student serves VirginiJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmWhen she began the school year, 13-year old Kristen Harper-Edwards was not familiar with the Senate of Virginia page/messenger program.
Music, science merge at Danville Science CentJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmIf a person were to close their eyes in the parts of the Danville Science Center?s latest exhibit, they could imagine they were in the middle of a forest during spring or under the ocean waters with humpback whales.
Roanoke Mayor's race Fact check: Rasoul e-maiJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmThe Rasoul campaign sent an e-mail to media members titled: "1,000 Roanoke jobs have been lost in less than a week under Bowers' watch."? Yet many of the examples cited were from outside Roanoke City.
Fact checking Rasoul media email critical of Jan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmThe Rasoul campaign sent an email to media members titled: "1,000 Roanoke jobs have been lost in less than a week under Bowers' watch," yet many of the examples cited were from outside Roanoke city.
Roanoke Preston Park Elementary students expeJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmIt was the first such health fair at the school, teaching students about healthy diet choices, proper hand washing, and the best ways to brush their teeth.
House passes repeal of HPV vaccine requiremenJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 amOn a vote of 62-34, the House of Delegates today approved a bill that would repeal a requirement that girls receive the human papilloma virus vaccine before the sixth grade.
Flu-like illness at low levels, but that coulJan 25, 2012 | 6:00 amVirginia and much of the nation are experiencing a mild flu season, but that can change at any time, health officials caution.
Myth Buster Blood Type DietsJan 23, 2012 | 1:30 pm
This week's myth comes from facebook - Greg Sykes was asking about "blood type diets" that supposedly keep you at your ideal weight.
Roanoke bluegrass band volunteers to play forJan 19, 2012 | 4:00 pmSounds of Bluegrass plays music for cancer patients waiting for their radiation treatments at Carilion Cancer Center.
Finding Back Pain Relief in RoanokeJan 19, 2012 | 2:30 pm?Roanoke woman finds pain relief after undergoing spine surgery using specialized technique at Carlion Clinic.
Report: Virginia, other states, regressing onJan 19, 2012 | 6:00 amDespite collecting billions of dollars from tobacco taxes and a legal settlement with the cigarette industry, most states are moving backward in tobacco-prevention funding and policies, a health advocacy group says in report released today.
More in U.S. seek unemployment aidJan 26, 2012 | 9:00 amThe number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to a seasonally adjusted 377,000, after a nearly four-year low the previous week.
Taco Bell enters breakfast arenaJan 26, 2012 | 9:00 amTaco Bell, the fast-food chain that caters to late-night snacking, is making a play for the breakfast crowd.
JC Penney to mark everything down 40%Jan 26, 2012 | 8:00 amThe company's new CEO says the store is getting rid of the hundreds of sales it offers each year, in favor of a simpler approach to pricing.
U.S. home sales contracts dip after hitting 1Jan 25, 2012 | 8:30 amThe number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes fell in December after hitting the highest level in a year and a half.
Rate on 30-year mortgage down to record 3.88 Jan 19, 2012 | 8:00 amThe average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell again this week to a record low. The eighth record low in a year is attracting few takers because most who can afford to buy or refinance have already done so.
Weekly U.S. unemployment claims hit lowest leJan 19, 2012 | 6:00 amThe number of people seeking unemployment benefits plummeted last week to 352,000, the fewest since April 2008. The decline added to evidence that the job market is strengthening.
Parker Cleared to Rejoin Spurs After BreakingDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker has been cleared to play after missing the past month with a broken handfrom ABC 13.
Rox Attempt To Continue Mastery Of MilwaukeeDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
The Colorado Rockies try to continue their recent mastery of the Milwaukee Brewers and open a season with consecutive victories for the first time in nine years when the play the middle test of their three-game set at Miller Park.from ABC 13.
Mariners Aim To Make It Two In A Row In OaklaDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
The Seattle Mariners try to make it back-to-back wins to start the season this evening when they continue their four-game season- opening set with the Oakland Athletics at the Coliseum.from ABC 13.
Orton Appreciates McDaniels' Vote of ConfidenDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
Kyle Orton says he thinks Brady Quinn"s acquisition will make the Denver Broncos stronger and deeperfrom ABC 13.
Woods in Next-to-last Group for Masters' 1st Dec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
Thousands of fans are following Tiger Woods around Augusta National during practice rounds. Millions more around the world will be able to watch when he officially makes his return to golf at the Masters on Thursdayfrom ABC 13.
Library Hot-Spot for Job SeekersDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
One of the issues in Lynchburg"s city budget has been the possibility of closing the downtown library.from ABC 13.
Grandmother, Granddaughter Killed Shared ClosDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
A family is grieving after two of their loved ones died in fire late Monday night. Officials say unattended cooking started the blaze on Pony Place in Martinsville overnight.
New Charges Against Christopher SpeightDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
A grand jury has indicted the suspect in the January slayings of eight people on three counts of capital murder and six other charges.from ABC 13.
Insurance Will Now Cover TelemedicineDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
Governor Bob McDonnell has signed a bill into law that requires insurance providers to cover Telemedicine- a high-tech way for doctors to see patients through the internet.from ABC 13.
Crime Stoppers: Construction Equipment TheftDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
In this week?s Crime Stoppers report- a Lynchburg contractor says he needs your help so he can get back to work.from ABC 13.
Wildfire Threat Rises in VirginiaDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
Virginia forestry officials are increasing the wildfire threat level in the eastern third of the state.from ABC 13.
One Year After Resort Shootings, Search ContiDec 27, 2011 | 11:31 pm
Officials are heading back into the woods near The Homestead resort to search for a man charged with killing two of his supervisors there last year.from ABC 13.
