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Gov. Youngkin calls for Roanoke to end partnership with Russian sister city, organization responds
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin calls for Roanoke to end partnership with Russian sister city, organization respondsIn the wake of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Governor Glenn Youngkin is calling for decisive action in support of Ukraine. Notably, the Governor has called for Roanoke to end its sister city partnership with its Russian city.
Not just a day off: A look at the origins of Veterans Day
Read full article: Not just a day off: A look at the origins of Veterans DayBEDFORD, Va. – Every November, for more than a century, Americans have recognized Veterans Day as a time to honor and thank veterans. “Veterans Day is a day to honor those who have served in uniform," said John Long, director of education for the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. Long said Veterans Day goes back to the end of World War II, specifically November 11, 1918. One that day, Long said, "The guns fell silent in Europe. In 1954, President Eisenhower officially renamed the day “Veterans Day” to be inclusive to all veterans.
Recordings played during Keepers hearing in Montgomery County
Read full article: Recordings played during Keepers hearing in Montgomery CountyMONTGOMERY COUNTY (WSLS 10) - Police talked to Natalie Keepers for more than 24 hours over the course of two days and it's all on video or audio recordings, according to testimony at her hearing on Tuesday. Recordings also detailed Keepers explaining how Eisenhauer made up a code in the event she was in police custody. MONTGOMERY COUNTY (WSLS 10) - Prosecutors spent much of Tuesday morning playing video and audio recordings during motions hearings for Natalie Keepers. She went in to explain how Eisenhauer asked her to "give him 24-hour headstart" if police questioned her. On January 31, Blacksburg police made arrested 19-year-old Natalie Keepers and charged her with improper disposal of a dead body and accessory after the fact.