TruemorsRoanake Virginia Earthquake just a small tremor
Roanake Virginia experienced a small earthquake this morning, but it was just a slight tremor as it only measured 2.6 on the Richter Scale, and so far, no damage has been reported. " It was a 2.6 magnitude quake and, so far, there are no reports of damage. " It is however,...
Peanut Corporation of America files for bankruptcy
The peanut processing firm at the centre of a fatal salmonella outbreak in the United States has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. The move comes after the outbreak was traced back to one of the... 
created by Rachel Nixon | 45 wks ago | updated 45 wks ago
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Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years
"Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years Dec 5, 2008 Economy Dec 5, 3:22 PM (ET) By JEANNINE AVERSA WASHINGTON (AP) - Skittish employers slashed 533,000 jobs in November, the most in 34 years,...
Arrests made in gun thefts
Why is it the poor Pit Bull that gets killed everytime? When ever you hear of these raids there is always a Pit Bull involved. The cops always end up killing at least one of them and taking the rest in animal...
Virginia mall evacuated as plane circles skies
This is a developing story. We welcome your news, comments, and relevant photos and videos.A shopping center near Smith Mountain Lake in Roanoke, Virginia has been evacuated as an unauthorized plane circles the area. Authorities say the pilot may be trying to commit...
Professor sues Va. Lottery for $85 million
A Washington and Lee University professor has carried out his threat to challenge the Virginia Lottery. Business professor Scott Hoover is claiming in a lawsuit that millions of dollars worth of scratch-off... 
Va. Tech Families Reach $11M Settlement
Families of the Virginia Tech shooting victims have reached a tentative $11 million settlement deal with the state of Virginia, however, it is unclear whether this differs from an earlier state proposal made last...
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Ferrum College, VA in Lockdown After Gunman Spotted
Early this morning a man armed with a gun was seen entering a residence hall at Ferrum College. Police were called and the university was put into lockdown. There were no reported injuries or threats and the...
US wildfires keep firefighters busy overnight
No deaths have been reported, but firefightingnews.com says weather conditions pose a high risk of fires starting up again.Many are still without power and thousands of acres across Virginia and the Carolinas have...
Snow Etc. Hitting Eastern US
Looks like the warm spell last weekend was but a tease -- the eastern part of the US will today be hit by a storm system that will bring snow, sleet, rain and other messiness to the Mid-Atlantic region, and go on to wallop the Northeast on Friday. Bundle up and keep an ear... 
Sex offenders imprisoned for Halloween
I see why many parents would want something like this, but does it violate American "double jeopardy" laws? "Scores of sex offenders in Anderson, South Carolina, will be corralled for Halloween tonight in a move authorities say is needed to keep kids safe as they trick or...
Virginia Tech to reopen hall where Cho shot students
Norris Hall, the building where Seung-Hui Cho shot thirty Virginia Tech students and himself on April 16, is set to be reopened later this month. The decision to reopen was handed down by Virginia Tech President...
Officials Defend Decision On Fire Station
" May 12, 2007 Virginia - In the fall of 2005, then-Vice Mayor Bev Fitzpatrick told a crowd of worried city residents the council had reached a consensus that Fire Station No. 1 in downtown Roanoke would not be affected by plans to build a new Fire-EMS Headquarters station on...
Virginia Tech, Reporters and Facebook
I am a Facebook member, and over the last few days I've been active in memorial groups and pages for victims of the Virginia Tech shooting. My involvement in these groups is two-fold: to learn about the victims...
Victims of Virginia Tech massacre named
Officials have released the names of some of the dead from yesterday's shootings at Virginia Tech. Click here to view photos."Maxine TurnerVienna, Va. Senior, Chemical Engineering Henry...
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