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Sharon Stone says health issues slowed her acting career so she's expressing herself through paint
Read full article: Sharon Stone says health issues slowed her acting career so she's expressing herself through paintDuring the pandemic, a friend sent Sharon Stone a paint-by-numbers set to keep her busy, a gesture that has led to a new path of creative expression.
Sentencing date set for Rustburg woman who pleaded guilty to 2020 death of 3-year-old
Read full article: Sentencing date set for Rustburg woman who pleaded guilty to 2020 death of 3-year-oldA sentencing date has been scheduled for a Rustburg woman who pleaded guilty to the death of a 3-year-old earlier this year.
Appomattox woman makes second grocery trip, wins $300k off lotto ticket
Read full article: Appomattox woman makes second grocery trip, wins $300k off lotto ticketAn Appomattox woman had to go back to the grocery store on Sunday since they didnโt have bananas the day before, and while she was there, she bought a lotto ticket. To her surprise, she ended up winning $300,000, according to the Virginia Lottery.
Virginiaโs Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears breaking barriers as first woman to serve in position
Read full article: Virginiaโs Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears breaking barriers as first woman to serve in positionVirginia's Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears was elected as the first woman to serve in this role back in 2021.
Lynchburg woman pleads guilty in connection with 2020 Appomattox County murder
Read full article: Lynchburg woman pleads guilty in connection with 2020 Appomattox County murderA Lynchburg woman has pleaded guilty to all charges against her in relation to the death of a man whose remains were found inside a burned-out vehicle in Appomattox County in Oct. of 2020.
Funeral home finds woman breathing hours after declared dead
Read full article: Funeral home finds woman breathing hours after declared deadPolice say an 82-year-old woman was pronounced dead at a New York nursing home but found to be breathing three hours later at the funeral home where she had been taken.
19-year-old pleads guilty to attempted murder in Appomattox Co. school incident
Read full article: 19-year-old pleads guilty to attempted murder in Appomattox Co. school incidentA 19-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of an Appomattox County high school student, according to court records.
Diamondbacks affiliate Hillsboro names woman as manager
Read full article: Diamondbacks affiliate Hillsboro names woman as managerRonnie Gajownik has been hired as manager of the Hillsboro Hops, becoming the first woman to manage a minor league High-A team, the Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday.
Act of kindess: Roanoke first responders stay after call, finish mowing yard
Read full article: Act of kindess: Roanoke first responders stay after call, finish mowing yardFirst responders were called to help a woman having a medical emergency while she was mowing her yard, but their work didnโt stop when the call was over.
New Jersey toddler accidentally orders almost $2,000 worth of furniture from Walmart
Read full article: New Jersey toddler accidentally orders almost $2,000 worth of furniture from WalmartWhen a New Jersey woman suddenly started receiving several packagesโsome that couldnโt fit through the doorโshe couldnโt help but be confused. She hadnโt ordered any of it.
Woman arrested after skinny dipping in strangerโs pool in Florida
Read full article: Woman arrested after skinny dipping in strangerโs pool in FloridaA Florida man returning home from a doctorโs appointment found a stranger skinny dipping in his backyard swimming pool, sheriffโs officials said.
Woman hospitalized after she led officers on high-speed chase in Roanoke, per VSP
Read full article: Woman hospitalized after she led officers on high-speed chase in Roanoke, per VSPA woman is in the hospital after authorities said she led officers on a high-speed chase in Roanoke early Monday morning.
Woman climbs into monkey enclosure at Texas zoo to feed them Hot Cheetos
Read full article: Woman climbs into monkey enclosure at Texas zoo to feed them Hot CheetosOver the weekend, a Texas woman hopped into a spider monkey enclosure at the El Paso Zoo to feed anmials Hot Cheetos, according to multiple reports.
This woman is putting those doing online church in their PJs to shame
Read full article: This woman is putting those doing online church in their PJs to shameJoin Lindsey and Rachel as they chat about a woman going viral for dressing up for virtual service and the new apparel line dedicated to the late Gianna Bryant.
Roanoke woman wins $200,000 from Virginia Lottery scratch off
Read full article: Roanoke woman wins $200,000 from Virginia Lottery scratch offROANOKE, Va. โ A Roanoke woman said she had just gotten off work when she pulled out two Jewel 7s tickets that sheโd bought earlier. As Laverne Becks scratched the tickets, she had no idea that the second one would make her $200,000 richer. โI scratched the second ticket, and I fell on the floor!โ she told Lottery officials. She said she bought the lucky ticket at the Food Lion on Peters Creek Road NW in Roanoke and plans to use the money to buy herself a new car.
7-foot gator invades Florida familyโs garage
Read full article: 7-foot gator invades Florida familyโs garageFORT MYERS, Fla. โ A Florida woman says she had the shock of her life when she opened her garage door and came face-to-face with a 7-foot alligator. Torrie Heathcoat found the gator in the garage of her Fort Myers home Sunday night. โIt was huge! His head was huge, his head was gigantic!โ she says. Heathcoat said she had seen a gator swimming in a lake near their home earlier in the evening, and that her garage door was only open for a total of ten minutes before the gator was found hissing inside.
Thousands flee rebel violence in Central African Republic
Read full article: Thousands flee rebel violence in Central African RepublicAn 80-years-old woman who requested to remain anonymous sits in her makeshifts shelter in the village of Cesacoba, Central African Republic, Sunday Feb. 14, 2021. Along the main supply road from Cameroon to Bangui, Central African Republicโs capital, and in Bambari and Bossangoa, the government forces and its Rwandan and Russian allies have led drives against the rebel forces in the past two weeks. Central African Republicโs instability erupted into fighting in Bangui in 2013 when the Seleka rebels coming from the north seized power from then-President Francois Bozize. Fighting spiraled, with targeted attacks that left thousands dead in the capital and displaced hundreds of thousands more. Residents of Central African Republic are discouraged by the countryโs years of violence and insecurity.
Two adults, two children injured after Friday night hit-and-run in Roanoke
Read full article: Two adults, two children injured after Friday night hit-and-run in RoanokeROANOKE, Va. โ UPDATE10 News spoke to the victim of the hit-and-run that happened in Roanoke Friday night. The victim said she and her boyfriend suffered minor injuries while her 6-year-old daughter got a broken nose and concussion. She also disclosed to 10 News that her vehicle was at a total loss from the hit-and-run and that the driver of the pickup hit her vehicle twice. ORIGINAL STORYRoanoke City Police are investigating a hit-and-run that happened Friday night. Police discovered a pick-up truck with front-end damage a few hundred yards from the scene.
Woman hospitalized, man arrested after Bedford stabbing
Read full article: Woman hospitalized, man arrested after Bedford stabbingBEDFORD, Va. โ Police have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing in Bedford on Monday afternoon. Ryan Crenshaw, 42, of Bedford, is in custody after he allegedly stabbed a 33-year-old woman at the Spirit gas station along U.S. 221, across the street from Longwood Cemetery, according to police. The woman was taken to Bedford Memorial Hospital and then police said she was flown to Roanoke for further treatment. Witnesses told police that Crenshaw was beating up the woman inside the car and then got out and stabbed her, according to police. One witness told 10 News that he heard the woman screaming and tried to help.
Pregnant Florida woman pushes labor aside to cast vote
Read full article: Pregnant Florida woman pushes labor aside to cast voteORLANDO, Fla. โ A pregnant Florida woman didnโt let labor stop her from casting her vote in the presidential election, refusing to go to the hospital until she filled out her ballot. Briceรฑo Gonzรกlez said she rushed outside to give the woman her ballot and check her ID. The staffer thought the woman would fill it out later, but while doing some controlled Lamaze breathing, the woman filled the ballot out right away. Elections clerk Eileen Deliz said the couple never mentioned why the woman waited until she was in labor to cast her vote. "Every election cycle brings us a great little story.โOfficials said the womanโs husband later drove her to an Orlando hospital.
Roanoke retirement community asking for 106 cards to celebrate womans 106th birthday
Read full article: Roanoke retirement community asking for 106 cards to celebrate womans 106th birthday(Our Lady of the Valley Retirement Community)ROANOKE, Va. A Roanoke woman is gearing up for her 106th birthday and you can help her celebrate! Venus Tuckers birthday is Aug. 13, and Our Lady of the Valley wants to surprise her with a special gift from the community. The retirement community wants to collect 106 cards to mark the big day! Venus will receive the cards during her upcoming birthday party, according to the Our Lady of the Valley Retirement Community Facebook page. Our Lady of the ValleyAttention: Sandie Donald650 N. Jefferson StreetRoanoke, VA 24016
Hundreds wait hours for coronavirus care in Ecuador capital
Read full article: Hundreds wait hours for coronavirus care in Ecuador capitalA doctor informs a woman about the condition of her relative who was admitted with COVID-19 to the Seguridad Social hospital in Quito, Ecuador, Monday, July 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)
5 Things to Know for Today
Read full article: 5 Things to Know for TodayA woman takes off her face mask next to her colleagues wearing face masks to protect against the new coronavirus as they walk on a street in Beijing, Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Numbers of cases in China's latest virus outbreak continued to fall Wednesday, with several new cases in the northwestern region of Xinjiang. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Crews rescue mother, two children, lost on Wytheville trail
Read full article: Crews rescue mother, two children, lost on Wytheville trailWYTHEVILLE, Va. Three people are safe after getting lost while hiking in Wythe County on Thursday night. A woman was hiking with her two children when they got lost while hiking on the Boundrary Trail in the Crystal Springs Recreation Area, according to Wytheville Fire & Rescue. While she couldnt get a strong signal, she was able to text her husband letting them know they were lost. At about 8:45 p.m., they found the family and 45 minutes later, they were able to exit the trail. Members of Wytheville Fire and Rescue, Lead Mines Rescue, Speedwell Fire Department and the Wythe County Sheriffs Office all helped with the search.
Authorities arrest estranged husband they say attacked his wife in Radford
Read full article: Authorities arrest estranged husband they say attacked his wife in RadfordRADFORD, Va. โ Police arrested Dennis Ray Blankenship with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service, according to the Radford Police Department. The Radford Police Department is asking for help finding the man they say attacked his estranged wife early Sunday morning. At 12:07 a.m., police responded to the 300 block of Fairfax Street after a woman called 911 to tell authorities she was attacked by 36-year-old Dennis Ray Blankenship Jr., of Bluefield, West Virginia. Any one with information about where he may be is asked to contact the Radford Police Department Crime Line at 540-731-5040 or email crimestoppers@radfordva.gov.
Woman hospitalized after being hit by a car in Roanoke near county border
Read full article: Woman hospitalized after being hit by a car in Roanoke near county borderROANOKE, Va. โ A woman suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Roanoke on Friday morning. Shortly before 11:30 a.m., police responded to the intersection of Lynn Brae Drive NE and Orange Avenue NE to respond to the crash. Thatโs not too far from the city of Roanoke border with Roanoke County along US 460. Witnesses told police that she was a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle. First responders took her to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment of what police said appear to be serious injuries.
Woman dies after kayak overturns in the James River
Read full article: Woman dies after kayak overturns in the James RiverAMHERST COUNTY, Va. โ A woman died Sunday afternoon after being rescued from the James River, according to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The rescue happened near Balcony Falls in Amherst County. She was found unresponsive after her kayak overturned and was taken to the hospital. While there, she was pronounced dead. Authorities are working to notify next of kin.
Franklin County has its first confirmed coronavirus case
Read full article: Franklin County has its first confirmed coronavirus caseROANOKE, Va. โ A woman in her 60s is the first case of coronavirus in Franklin County, according to the Virginia Department of Health. While the initial release from the West Piedmont District only confirmed she lived within the district, Robert Parker with the health department later confirmed to 10 News that she lives in Franklin County. She is currently isolated at home and monitoring her health. โThe Virginia Department of Health and our healthcare partners are working together around the clock to identify cases of COVID-19 in our communities and across the Commonwealth,โ said Kerry Gateley, M.D., interim director, West Piedmont Health District. โWe work to identify potential contacts of each case, assess their risk of exposure and recommend appropriate public health and medical measures, as needed.โ
Woman calls 911 with toes after hands crushed changing tire
Read full article: Woman calls 911 with toes after hands crushed changing tireWALTERBORO, S.C. โ A woman whose hands were crushed while she was changing a tire on the side of an interstate in South Carolina managed to call for help using her toes. A jack holding up the car slipped while the woman was putting on the spare tire, causing the woman's hands to get stuck between the tire and the fender, the release said. Over the next 35 minutes, officials said the woman was able to slide off her shoe, manipulate her cell phone and call 911. Fire-rescue crews were nearby clearing the scene of another incident and arrived in less than 10 minutes, the release stated. The woman suffered severe injuries to both hands and all of her fingers, fire-rescue crews said.
The body of a woman missing for 6 years was found in a car submerged in a New Jersey river
Read full article: The body of a woman missing for 6 years was found in a car submerged in a New Jersey riverCNN โ The body of a woman who had been missing for six years has been found in a New Jersey river, according to State Police Trooper Charles Marchan. The body was recovered from a submerged car in the Salem River on Thursday, Marchan said, and later identified as that of 52-year-old Vanessa Smallwood, who was last seen on January 27, 2014. According to a FBI missing persons poster, Smallwood was last seen at a dry cleaning business in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, driving a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country van. The Southern Regional Coroner's Office will perform an autopsy on the body, New Jersey State Police said. CNN has reached out to the Southern Regional Coronerโs Office for comment.
Who Was the Woman Chugging Coffee at the Impeachment Hearing?
Read full article: Who Was the Woman Chugging Coffee at the Impeachment Hearing?Who is the woman at the center of the viral coffee chugging moment during Tuesdayโs impeachment hearing? The woman dramatically chugged her cup of coffee as Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman testified Tuesday. She says she grabbed an oatmeal and large coffee on her way to the hearing, where the world saw her chug every last caffeinated drop. Meanwhile, bombshell testimony came from Gordon Sondland, the Ambassador of the European Union, on Wednesday. He was appointed ambassador to the European Union by Trump after he donated $1 million to the presidential inauguration.