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Funeral plans for doctor and child killed in I-81 accident
Updated Friday, 12:15 a.m. Funeral arrangements have been made for the local doctor and his daughter who were both killed in an accident Wednesday on Interstate 81.
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Teen shot while hunting in Franklin County
December 2, 2008 Teen shot while hunting in Franklin County A 15-year-old was shot while hunting.
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Roanoke man pleads guilty to embezzlement - roanoke.com
A former employee with Newcomb Electric pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling $400,000 from the Roanoke electrical contracting company over three years.
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Bedford County infant death still under investigation
The Bedford Police responded to the hospital on Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. "in reference to a deceased infant," a news release issued at the time said.
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Roanoke man pleads no contest in murder of convenience store manager
A co-defendant in the Feb. 28 slaying of a Williamson Road convenience store manager pleaded no contest to first-degree murder and attempted robbery this morning.
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Another money scandal in Roanoke City government; leaders outraged
The audit found the company spent $223,000 on furniture, artwork, and office decorations last year.
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Dog escapes from Taj Mapaw in Roanoke
December 1, 2008 Dog escapes from Taj Mapaw in Roanoke You entrust your pet to the care of a kennel, only to find your pet found a way out while you were away.
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Pedestrian hit by car in Radford
Radford Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a car late last night.
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Roanoke crash causes power outages
Police say a pick-up truck crashed into a utility pole in the eighty one hundred block of Barrens Road.
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Teenager accidentally shot and killed by brother in Bedford Co.
Sheriffa s Office says they were called to 3856 Saunders Grove Drive on Monday around 5:20 p.m. regarding a shooting.
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George Rogersa family says suspect didna t act alone
Roanoke Police make an arrest in a more than a three-month old murder. A grand jury has charged Jesse Corbin, Jr.
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Roanoke Grand Jury indicts Brian Wishneff
The charges include failure to report a campaign contribution and failure to file paperwork on a large campaign donation within 12 days of the election.
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Ken Salley has a thing for trains - roanoke.com
For SML resident Ken Salley, railroading runs in the family. Salley's interest began when his father, an employee of the Danville & Western Railway, recruited some railroad buffs at the Danville train station ...
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The show is at the Salem Civic Center through Sunday.
More than 30 dealers lined the Salem Civic Center selling stones and jewelry. The event is a fundraiser for the Roanoke Valley Mineral and Gem Society.
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Parents File Lawsuit Over Haircut
ROANOKE, Va The family of an 11-year-old middle school student is suing the Roanoke County School Board, claiming the boy was given an unwanted haircut by his teacher in class.
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Roanoke's Indian community reacts to terror attacks
The couple likens the violence in their native land - to the 9/11 terrorist attacks here in their adopted country.
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Space heaters cause concern for local fire authorities
November 24, 2008 Space heaters cause concern for local fire authorities At the Roanoke Valley Regional Training Center, trainees are learning how to fight fires.
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Man who shot 7-year-old boy pleads guilty
Cranburn Spence told a judge he was guilty this morning of trying to kill a 7 year old boy, a police officer, and shooting the boy.
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Roanoke man pleads guilty in shootout with officer
A Roanoke man who fired six shots at a police officer before reloading and shooting a 7-year-old boy in the chest pleaded guilty to malicious wounding and two counts of attempted capital murder this morning.
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Roanoke man charged with DUI, after head-on collision
Roanoke Co. Police have charged 24-year-old Brandon Martin, Roanoke with felony DUI and driving without a license.
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