Americans are eager to shake off a lost year due to the pandemic and there will be evidence of that this July 4th weekend – with record volumes of traffic on the nation’s roads expected as well. Triple-A Mid-Atlantic has the numbers; the story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 7-2 4th Travel Wrap#2 The post Holiday…… Continue Reading
Fireworks shows return across the region this 4th of July weekend. In Roanoke, they are scheduled one day earlier than normal -– Saturday night, the 3rd. But some things are different this year: no bands or food trucks, and there are no shuttle buses either. The location to see the Roanoke fireworks remains the same:…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On July 1, 2021 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person with a gunshot wound in the 3800 block of Panorama Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male with what appeared to be a serious gunshot wound outside a residence in the area. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported him…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Roanoke Police say the victim of a shooting yesterday died today from his wounds. He is identified as 21-year-old Brandon Hensley of Roanoke. Police say he was fatally shot in the 3800 block of Panorama Drive Northwest. At last word, there are no suspects or arrests in what is now a murder investigation. UPDATED…… Continue Reading
VDOT reports an accident is blocking all northbound lanes of Interstate 81 at milemarker 162 just south of Buchanan. VDOT traffic cams confirm the blockage and the major backups that are resulting. FROM 511VIRGINIA: On I-81 at mile marker 162 in the County of Botetourt, motorists can expect delays due to a multi-vehicle crash. All…… Continue Reading
511VIRGINIA UPDATE: On I-81 at mile marker 162 in the County of Botetourt, motorists can expect delays due to a multi-vehicle crash. The North right shoulder is closed. Traffic backups are approximately 4.0 miles. PREVIOUS: It has gone from bad to worse on northbound Interstate 81 between Roanoke and Buchanan. VDOT reports an accident at…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Department of Health continues to encourage the use of face masks in indoor public places. The VDH says while that is not longer required in most settings, masks remain an important way to protect yourself and others, especially with the ability of the “Delta variant” to spread more easily than previous coronaviruses. NEWS…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: Salem Fair officials are announcing increased security measures starting today, July 1. The fair does not charge admission, but children under the age of 18 must now be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian with a valid I.D. while on the fairgrounds. Every entrant will be subject to bag checks and electronic…… Continue Reading
Salem Fair officials announced this afternoon that security checks will be performed from now on entry gates. Measures will include bag checks and metal detecting wands. This comes after two people were shot last night on the fairgrounds. Salem Fair hours remain unchanged, but no one will be permitted in after 10 pm. NEWS RELEASE:…… Continue Reading
On a campaign swing through downtown Roanoke this afternoon the Democratic candidate for Governor – Terry McAuliffe – stopped by The Candy Store at Center in the Square, touting what he said were ways funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, passed on the Biden Administration’s watch, helped keep small businesses solvent during the latter…… Continue Reading