• Storm leaves nearly 40,000 in Richmond area without power

• McDonnell: Open to options on shooting range

• 18-year-old charged in Belvidere slaying

• C’ville residents still angry over geese killing

• Tips offered for adopting furry pet

• Madison County citizen to supes: apologize or resign

• N.C. expert says Gulf oil unlikely to reach East Coast

•       UPDATE: Man, buried in peanut tank, rescued without serious injuries

• Hampton Roads hit by flooding, lightning in severe storm

• Rocky Mount readies itself for hundreds of mourners [map] - www.roanoke.com

• Diesel fuel found in South River

• Citizens behind the uniforms - www.roanoke.com

• Both Centra, DRMC want imaging for emergency services

• First US execution of woman since 2005 set in September

• Chatham hears presentation on beautification project