If you are planning on a fall foliage drive, this year’s colors look to be especially vibrant — and in most cases, the peak weekends are drawing near. The main reason experts say the colors are especially sharp this year: plenty of rainfall from late summer into early fall. Virginia Tech Professor of Forest Biology…… Continue Reading
On October 13, 2022 at approximately 8:16 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a single vehicle accident at the intersection of Williamson Rd NW and Airport Rd NW. Unfortunately both the driver and passenger of the vehicle were pronounced deceased on scene. This is still an active investigation…… Continue Reading
State Police say a Rocky Mount man was killed this morning when his car left U.S. 220 in Franklin County, struck an embankment and ejected him. It happened near the Sontag Road stoplight a few miles south of Rocky Mount. Police say 39-year-old Matthew Burruss was not wearing a seat belt, and he later died…… Continue Reading
The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts have used a towed trailer in the past to deliver services to people in the region – but now they have an R-V truck. DASH – short for “Delivering Accessible and Sustainable Health” was at the Salem Farmer’s Market this morning. This morning free Hepatitis-A vaccines were among…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County’s Director of Elections says some early voters are asking why they can’t vote for governor or president, even if those races are not on the ballot this year. The next presidential election is two years away, and Virginia governor comes one year after that, but Roanoke County Director of Elections Anna Cloeter says…… Continue Reading
Governor Youngkin is proving to be a popular draw to appear alongside candidates in other states. State Democrats denounce the travels, but our political analyst says is national news media is largely responsible for his increased national profile. Democrats say Youngkin is placing personal ambitions ahead of Virginia’s own needs. They question how much taxpayer…… Continue Reading
Its probably not a shocker but the latest Wason Center phone survey of Virginia registered voters statewide shows respondents split on how things are going in the Commonwealth right now. There is more agreement on issues like the overturning of Roe V. Wade and bi-partisan support for the inflation reduction act. So what does it…… Continue Reading
General Jason Miyares says gun buyback programs like “Groceries Not Guns” in Roanoke are not effective ways to reduce gun-related violence. Supporters of the buybacks say they save lives and keep firearms off the black market if left unsecured or stolen, but speaking today in Roanoke, Miyares says the data in cities holding such events…… Continue Reading
This is the time of year when stink bugs are more likely to enter your home, looking for a place to spend the winter, but a more recently-arrived natural predator appears to be significantly reducing the bugs’ population. Samurai wasps first arrived in the US in 2014 and have spread into our region since,…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Roanoke City emergency crews say one person and a dog have died as the result of a house fire this morning in the 4 hundred block of Albemarle Avenue Sw near Highland Park Elementary School. Authorities say two firefighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries.Two victims were rescued from the home. Previous: Roanoke City emergency crews responded…… Continue Reading