Virginia showed a slight increase in the number of inmates statewide, but the prison populations of 20 other states fell in 2008, according to figures released yesterday by the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics. Full Story »
A Roanoke man rescued his bedridden mother-in-law from a house fire Monday with the help of a friend - and a burst of adrenaline. Full Story »
Public comments were in abundance at Monday’s meeting Full Story »
The Madison-Mayodan Recreation Center offers a class on making Christmas bows. Full Story »
Annual Jaycees Christmas Parade rolls through Madison, Mayodan Full Story »
The Rockingham County Education Foundation hopes to increase the number of advisors in local high schools Full Story »
North Carolina businesses will go smoke-free beginning Jan. 2 Full Story »
Mayodan welcomes Santa Claus during its annual tree-lighting ceremony Full Story »
Cheeseburger specials flew out the kitchen during the new FastLane Diner’s lunch rush on Tuesday. Full Story »
Hundreds of colleagues, friends and family poured into the Stratford Conference Center on Tuesday to honor Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services’ retiring Executive Director Lenard Lackey Jr. Full Story »
A group of young people in Danville wants to tackle serious issues affecting youth everywhere and at home, such as violence, drugs, gangs and teenage pregnancy. Full Story »
Despite complaints from Pittsylvania County property owners about high reassessments, the county’s overall rise in assessed value this year is far lower than increases from previous years, said the county administrator. Full Story »
Halifax sheriff’s deputies arrested two Danville men Monday after a car chase led them into Pittsylvania County, according to a news release from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office Full Story »
Family members of Kathy Gilbert of Danville are hosting a benefit to support the lifelong resident in her battle against pancreatic cancer Full Story »
The proposal for a county billing system to charge patients for medical transport will be heard at a public hearing next month. Full Story »
The Danville Police Department responded to a call about shots fired at a New Hope Way address at about 3:30 p.m. Monday. Full Story »
An attempted armed robbery at the West Stokes Grocery was aborted Monday at about 7:30 p.m. when the would-be thief apparently became spooked and fled before getting any money, police said. Full Story »
American Red Cross volunteers and firefighters responded to a Gretna house fire Sunday morning, according to a news release from the Roanoke Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. Full Story »
As people rush around shopping and spending, the U.S. Secret Service says counterfeiters are also gearing up for a busy holiday season. Full Story »
Republicans complain that he didn’t do anything. Democrats acknowledge that it hasn’t been easy for him. Full Story »
Our phone lines are currently down. Full Story »
Samuel “Red” Pugh played Santa Claus for more than 60 years Full Story »
An Eden church stages its popular live nativity program Full Story »
A group of grieving parents finds strength in each other Full Story »
Some residents brave the elements to watch the annual event Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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