ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Authorities in Virginia on Wednesday, Oct 26th, identified a man who was fatally shot and three others who were wounded after a former co-worker opened fire at a rail car factory. Getachew Fekede opened fire at the FreightCar America facility in Roanoke early Tuesday, Oct 25th, before killing himself, police said. … Continue reading
The ACLU of Virginia and Roanoke branch of the NAACP are urging federal officials to investigate police practices in Roanoke County, where officers shot and killed a black teen in February. The groups said in a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s office this month that they want more information about the death of 18-year-old … Continue reading
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — A Virginia television station is marking a year since two journalists were fatally shot during a live broadcast watched by thousands of viewers. The television station, WDBJ-TV in Roanoke, held a moment of silence during Friday’s “Mornin” newscast around 6:45 a.m. Friday marks one year since 24-year-old Alison Parker and 27-year-old … Continue reading
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Without warning, Patricia Maggard lost the sight in her left eye in September 2012. Six months later, a severe case of dry macular degeneration robbed the vision in her right eye, too. She was determined not to be blind for long. In February, her eye surgeon, Dr. Stuart Tims, who had … Continue reading
Hello! Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up today in Virginia. Questions about today’s coverage plans are welcome, and should be directed to the Richmond bureau at 804-643-6646 or aprichmond@ap.org. A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories … Continue reading
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Advance Auto Parts Inc. reported a dip in its third-quarter profit, a disappointing outlook and disclosed CEO Darren R. Jackson will retire in January. Jackson cited the costs related to integrating General Parts International and a stronger U.S. dollar as factors in weighing down results for the quarter. The third-quarter “shortfall” … Continue reading
Hello! Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up today in Virginia. Questions about today’s coverage plans are welcome, and should be directed to the Richmond bureau at 804-643-6646 or aprichmond@ap.org. A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories … Continue reading
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Community religious leaders gathered Sunday to remember 24-year-old reporter Alison Parker and 27-year-old cameraman Adam Ward, the two television journalists who were shot and killed while working last week. The interfaith service at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke was filled with somber prayers across several religions, along with music from the … Continue reading
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Virginia State Police have identified a man who was shot and wounded by troopers following a high-speed chase on Interstate 81. State police spokesman Sgt. Richard C. Garletts says 25-year-old Justin Howard St. Clair of Fincastle remains hospitalized in stable condition. The shooting occurred on southbound I-81 in Botetourt County on … Continue reading
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