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Federal officers arrest last two Salem home-invasion suspects

SALEM – Salem Police announced today that federal agents arrested the last two of four suspects in a Salem home invasion from Sunday, and all four are locked up. Salem Police initially arrested two suspects after officers said they chased four through the woods behind a residence in the 10 block of McCauley Drive,... »

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Thousands out of power after storm tears swath from Christiansburg to Roanoke

SALEM – City of Salem street and electric crews were expected to work through the night tonight, along with APCO, Virginia Department of Transportation and other emergency crews, after a fast-moving storm with winds estimated up to 70 mph tore through the area today, June 13, at 2:25 p.m. Trees fell on houses, garages... »

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DUI charges pending against Salem driver in deadly wreck that killed Salem trucker, another driver

SALEM – Virginia State Police say DUI charges are pending against a Salem vehicle driver whose driving apparently caused a flaming accident on I-581 involving two tractor trailers that also killed a Salem trucker and the other truck driver. The June 12 accident happened during afternoon rush hour about 5:15 p.m. on I-581 and... »

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Tarpley’s & Mac’s attic fire displaces apartment residents

SALEM – Residents of apartments over Tarpley’s & Mac’s Appliances were displaced and the store closed temporarily after an attic fire on Monday at the historic business building at 21 E. Main St. in Salem. The Fire Marshal from the Salem Fire-Emergency Medical Services estimated $60,000 damage to the building, and ruled the fire... »

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I-81 closure backs up traffic 8 miles into Salem

SALEM – Southbound traffic is backed up at least 8 miles into Salem on Main Street, Rt. 11-460, and expected to remain congested overnight, after the side of I-81 in Montgomery County south of Dixie Caverns where construction is taking place was determined to be unstable Wednesday morning. Drivers reported at 4:30 today, May... »

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Vinton robberies

The Vinton Police Department is currently investigating two armed robberies that occurred in the Town of Vinton, the first one being at the Subway store, located at 987 Hardy Rd., reported on Sunday, May 26 at 9:36 am.  The second armed robbery occurred at the Pizza Hut, located at 1060 Bypass Rd., reported on... »

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Robbery at Vinton Subway

On May 26, 2013 at approximately 9:36 a.m., an armed robbery occurred at the Subway restaurant located at 987 Hardy Road in the Town of Vinton. The unidentified suspect  is described as a white male, 20-30 years of age, approximately 6’, 160-180 lbs. The suspect was wearing a long-sleeved grey shirt with blue jean... »

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Lockdown lifted at WBHS after armed robbery at nearby store

Roanoke County Police are reporting that the lockdown has been lifted at William Byrd Middle and William Byrd High schools. Earlier this morning, police responded to a report of armed robbery at a convenience store near the schools. As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and teachers in the area, William... »

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Firefighters rescue Lab from AT

ROANOKE COUNTY – Roanoke County Fire & Rescue rescued an ailing chocolate Lab off the Appalachian Trail section coming down from McAfee’s Knob this afternoon after the 3-year-old dog named Caesar apparently became dehydrated and could not continue hiking with his owner. The three firefighters and a Roanoke County Police officer used an ATV... »

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Rescuers aid hiker’s dog on McAfee’s Knob trail

ROANOKE COUNTY – Roanoke County Fire & Rescue are helping man’s best friend this afternoon, after a 100-pound chocolate Lab became sick on the McAfee’s Knob trail, part of the Appalachian Trail in Roanoke County. According to spokesman Jennifer Conley Sexton, the dog’s owner called 9-1-1 Tuesday afternoon asking for assistance after the dog... »

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