Top Story 18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times Jul 9, 2026 Jul 9, 2026 Updated Jul 9, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Rocky Mount woman was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning. kAm~77:46CD 2?5 7:CDE C6DA@?56CD H6C6 5:DA2E4965 E@ E96 r2?5=6H@@5 pA2CE>6?ED :? #@4<J |@F?E 2E 2AAC@I:>2E6=J aiba 2]>] %F6D52J >@C?:?8 7@==@H:?8 C6A@CED @7 2 A6CD@? H:E9 2 <?:76 H@F?5] }:<:E2 p2C@? (:==:2>D[ af[ @7 #@4<J |@F?E H2D 7@F?5 H:E9 2 AF?4EFC6 H@F?5 E@ E96 FAA6C 496DE[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 C6=62D6 7C@> E96 #@4<J |@F?E !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E] k^AmkAmu:CDE C6DA@?56CD :>>65:2E6=J 82G6 6>6C86?4J >65:42= 2:5 F?E:= (:==:2>D H2D EC2?DA@CE65 E@ ?62C3J r2C:=:@? uC2?<=:? |6>@C:2= w@DA:E2=] (:==:2>D =2E6C 5:65 7C@> 9:D :?;FC:6D H9:=6 2E E96 9@DA:E2=[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]k^Am People are also reading… 82-year-old man charged in Rocky Mount homicide Human trafficking hallmarks linked to Roanoke County's illicit massage parlors Virginia Tech fans unhappy with long lines to enter Lane Stadium Lake couple to renovate brewery into a Nashville-themed destination In need of a forever home: Britney Spears and Toebias 3 takeaways from Virginia Tech football's win over Georgia Tech Franklin County supervisors gather input on data centers from experts Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near, poll finds Virginia Tech football takes recent lessons into Clemson Franklin County pushes for 1% sales tax College football's hottest coaching seats after Week 6 see Shane Beamer cool Roanoke Valley residents join statewide 'March for a Moratorium' rally against data centers Blue Ridge Folklife Festival returns this Saturday Criticism grows over Ramaswamy attack ad featuring Amy Acton's mother Ferrum park hosts haunted trail starting this weekend Akers Franklin County Jail kAmp>2?52 }:4@=6 p<6CD[ `g[ @7 #@4<J |@F?E H2D E2<6? :?E@ 4FDE@5J 2?5 492C865 H:E9 D64@?5\568C66 >FC56C 2D 2 C6DF=E @7 2 AC6=:>:?2CJ :?G6DE:82E:@?] $96 :D 36:?8 96=5 H:E9@FE 3@?5 2E E96 uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ y2:=[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 C6=62D6] k^AmkAm%96 :?G6DE:82E:@? C6>2:?D 24E:G6]k^Am Jason Dunovant (540) 981-3324jason.dunovant@roanoke.com 0 comments Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular 13 charged in investigation of Roanoke County massage parlors Most of the charges were against female employees, but two men are accused of being customers. Judge dismisses sex discrimination lawsuit filed by ex-Ferrum College coach The fired coach of the field hockey team had claimed there was a double standard for male and female coaches. Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! October 12, 2026: Richmond Folk Festival; Korn Ferry Tour Championship; Henrico’s Cactus House A1 Minute! October 5, 2026: Crab festival pulls in $30,000 in three hours; Famed doughnut makers return; Top 25 RVA employers A1 Minute! October 5, 2026: Crab festival pulls in $30,000 in three hours; Famed doughnut makers return; Top 25 RVA employers The 10 safest cities in the United States The 10 safest cities in the United States A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five
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