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Sleet, freezing rain likely this evening, followed by high winds -
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General Assembly updates: House votes to suspend AEP rate charge, bill goes to Senate -
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Roanoke schools budget hearing still on despite snow forecast -
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Verizon cell service in Roanoke, New River valleys restored, company says -
Breaking News Updated: 12:28 PM
UVa-Maryland postponed - Roanoke schools budget hearing still on despite snow forecast
- Roanoke City councilman calls for increase in meals tax
- Rail could be answer to I-81 gridlock, report says
- Scouts mark century with loyalty, reverence
- Snow-weary folks brace for more
- Roanoke Valley crews head north to help with snowfall
- Roanoke Councilwoman Gwen Mason takes Clean Valley post
- Roanoke man says he was shot by intruder
- Stimulus money will help rebuild forest trails
- Suit alleges man was beaten by deputies for burping
- Rocky Mount police chief stepping down
- Former Martinsville fire official charged with larceny
- Buford Avenue fire ruled an arson case
- Dan Casey: Southerners scoff at shoveling sidewalks
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State may tap student fees
A provision in the budget bill working through the General Assembly asks colleges to deposit some student fees in the state's bank account.
General Assembly updates: Today: House votes to suspend AEP rate charge, more | Monday: Bill on Explore Park advances, more
Today in local government: Roanoke Co. Board of Supervisors | Blacksburg Town Council | Updated: Roanoke School Board (Agenda) | Salem School Board
Winter resources: Weather Journal blog | Closings | Road conditions | Flights | Snowcam | Twitter updates | Report snow totals | Share snow pics | Fun snow facts | Midwinter essay | More
Autism: Breaking Down the Barriers | As the General Assembly considers legislation about insurance coverage for autistic children, two Roanoke Valley families cope with the realities of the illness.
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