Construction of hotels and restaurant at Huff Lane site could begin soon

Virginia Cares looks to General Assembly for funding Virginia Cares looks to General Assembly for funding

Updated: Friday, January 17 2014 10:22 AM EST2014-01-17 15:22:05 GMT

A local program helping ex-offenders find jobs is keeping a close eye on Richmond. Virginia Cares is hoping the General Assembly will pass nearly $1.3 million in funding for the program statewide. More

The program helps ex-offenders find jobs in the community.

Updated: Friday, January 17 2014 9:05 AM EST2014-01-17 14:05:14 GMT

Crews are responding to a house fire in the 5800 block of Bent Mountain Road. Roanoke County Police say the fire is blocking traffic and only one lane is open in the area. Police say expect delays.

Police say only one lane of traffic is open.

Updated: Thursday, January 16 2014 10:45 PM EST2014-01-17 03:45:57 GMT

The state is paying nearly eight million dollars to renovate one of Roanokes most historic buildings. Roanoke Higher Education Center began its 18-month long renovation in October Executive Director Tom McKeon says the structure is an important part of the areas history as well as local students future. "Its an iconic building for Roanoke, McKeon said. It represents the rail age for people so it was importan...

The state is paying nearly eight million dollars to renovate one of Roanokes most historic buildings. Roanoke Higher Education Center began its 18-month long renovation in October Executive Director Tom McKeon says the structure is an important part of the areas history as well as local students future. "Its an iconic building for Roanoke, McKeon said. It represents the rail age for people so it was importan...

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Construction of hotels and restaurant at Huff Lane site could begin soon