Roanoke NewsLocal news for Roanoke, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Murder charge against Burnette sent to grand jury- July 18, 2008 A first-degree murder charge against Antonio R. Burnette is headed to the grand jury after eyewitness testimony today in Roanoke General District Court about the killing of John Wilfred Rivera Jr.http://www.topix.net/city/roanoke-va/2008/07/murder-charge-against-burnette-sent-to-grand-... Community meets about proposed dog park- July 18, 2008 They want to know if they're barking up the right tree in one Roanoke City neighborhood.http://www.topix.net/city/roanoke-va/2008/07/community-meets-about-proposed-dog-park?fromr... Roanoke soldier dies in Iraq- July 18, 2008 Staff Sgt. David W. Textor, 27, of Roanoke, died Tuesday in Mosul, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a vehicle accident, the Department of Defense announced today.http://www.topix.net/city/roanoke-va/2008/07/roanoke-soldier-dies-in-iraq?fromrss=1 Your blasts revealed- July 17, 2008 Here they are, your blasts from the past revealed. It's been fun going down memory lane with so many of you in the last week, after you commented on your favorite restaurants or stores that no longer are in the ...http://www.topix.net/city/roanoke-va/2008/07/your-blasts-revealed?fromrss=1 Norfolk Southern train involved in fatal accident promotes rail safety- July 17, 2008 July 16, 2008 Norfolk Southern train involved in fatal accident promotes rail safety A Norfolk Southern train struck and killed a man Tuesday night in Roanoke .http://www.topix.net/city/roanoke-va/2008/07/norfolk-southern-train-involved-in-fatal-acci... Motorcycle deaths on the rise in Virginia- July 17, 2008 More and more motorcylces are on Virginia's roadways. and if you saw a lot more than usual on the road today there's a reason.http://www.topix.net/city/roanoke-va/2008/07/motorcycle-deaths-on-the-rise-in-virginia?fro... Investigation continues into the hit-and-run death of Roanoke attorney- July 16, 2008 July 16, 2008 Investigation continues into the hit-and-run death of Roanoke attorney The investigation continues into the hit-and-run death of attorney Tom Farrell.http://www.topix.net/city/roanoke-va/2008/07/investigation-continues-into-the-hit-and-run-... Are Roanoke residents required to pay motor vehicle tax- July 16, 2008 July 11, 2008 Are Roanoke residents required to pay motor vehicle tax The tax decals on your windshield are a thing of the past in most parts of Virginia, or soon will be.http://www.topix.net/city/roanoke-va/2008/07/are-roanoke-residents-required-to-pay-motor-v... European visitors give opinions on election, Roanoke- July 15, 2008 The Star City plays host to a group of Europeans. The group is here as part of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship and will travel around the country for almost a month.http://www.topix.net/city/roanoke-va/2008/07/european-visitors-give-opinions-on-election-r... Driver Dies After Tanker Crash- July 15, 2008 Roanoke authorities say the driver of a fuel tanker truck has died after his rig flipped over an embankment on U.S. 220 and caught fire.http://www.topix.net/city/roanoke-va/2008/07/driver-dies-after-tanker-crash?fromrss=1 |