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WATCH: Severe weather caused roadways to flood across our region Saturday
Read full article: WATCH: Severe weather caused roadways to flood across our region SaturdayGiles County Officials urged residents who lived near Wolf Creek to evacuate Saturday night, it was just one of many voluntary evacuation notices and road closures that happened throughout our region on Saturday.
Mama Crockettโs Cider Donuts rises back after long hiatus
Read full article: Mama Crockettโs Cider Donuts rises back after long hiatusMama Crockettโs Donuts is a business that was so wildly popular, it made people whip their heads around and make U-turns just to stop and grab a box of donuts. But after closing down shop, they are back in business to the delight of their customers.
Students discover alternative career paths through apprenticeship program
Read full article: Students discover alternative career paths through apprenticeship programStudents from across the Roanoke valley are getting new opportunities to learn outside the classroom in the student registered apprenticeship program.
Montgomery County, Roanoke City and Salem City public schools to receive grant to expand school breakfast
Read full article: Montgomery County, Roanoke City and Salem City public schools to receive grant to expand school breakfastNo Hungry Kid is helping expand access even further into 2025 with new school nutrition grants. RCPS, Montogomery Co. Public Schools and SCPS were awarded money as part of that expansion.
Arrest made after Nazi symbols found on Roanoke Valley coupleโs vehicle
Read full article: Arrest made after Nazi symbols found on Roanoke Valley coupleโs vehicleRoanoke Police say they made an arrest in connection to an alleged incident at Samโs Club where a couple reported Nazi symbols were scrawled on lug nuts while their tires were being rotated.
Winter storm causes hundreds of crashes in Virginia
Read full article: Winter storm causes hundreds of crashes in VirginiaThe recent winter storm brought freezing temperatures, ice, and snow, leading to hundreds of crashes across the Commonwealth. Virginia State Police are urging drivers to plan ahead as another storm looms this weekend.
Blood donations drop as winter weather hits region
Read full article: Blood donations drop as winter weather hits regionWith winter weather just hitting our area and even more expected in the coming days, that means for emergency crews and folks working at the hospitals, itโs all hands on deck. Oftentimes those emergencies may require a blood transfusion.
Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentence
Read full article: Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentenceThe driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road has pleaded not guilty after turning down a proposed plea agreement.
Holiday Healing: LewisGale Makes Christmas Happen for Musil Family
Read full article: Holiday Healing: LewisGale Makes Christmas Happen for Musil FamilyThe hospital staff at LewisGale brought Christmas joy to the Musil family by decorating Craig's room and providing gifts, despite their challenging circumstances.
Slam Duncanโs Childrenโs Charities celebrates 20 years of Angels Helping Angels
Read full article: Slam Duncanโs Childrenโs Charities celebrates 20 years of Angels Helping AngelsSlam Duncanโs Childrenโs Charities marked a significant milestone with the 20th anniversary of its beloved โAngels Helping Angelsโ event.
Understanding seasonal affective disorder: Here are the symptoms and solutions
Read full article: Understanding seasonal affective disorder: Here are the symptoms and solutionsIf you find yourself feeling more down or blue during the wintertime than other seasons, you could have seasonal affective disorder.
VDOT updates on Salem widening project; completion expected by early 2026
Read full article: VDOT updates on Salem widening project; completion expected by early 2026The I-81 Advisory Committee is meeting later today in Lexington to hear updates about the status on the more than 60 projects going up and down the corridor.
Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley opens to serve 952 residents
Read full article: Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley opens to serve 952 residentsThe Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley is back starting Thursday and will continue until Saturday at the Spartan Square Shopping Center for registered families.
Salem roadwork to remove unused railroad tracks prompts traffic detours
Read full article: Salem roadwork to remove unused railroad tracks prompts traffic detoursAttention, drivers! There will be detours in place as crews work to remove railroad tracks from two highly traveled intersections in Salem.

Auburn Eagles win 6th straight Class 1 volleyball title, Hidden Valley goes back-to-back in Class 3
Read full article: Auburn Eagles win 6th straight Class 1 volleyball title, Hidden Valley goes back-to-back in Class 3Auburn Eagles win 6th straight Class 1 volleyball title, Hidden Valley goes back-to-back in Class 3
Extended ramp closure on I-81S at exit 141 scheduled for this weekend
Read full article: Extended ramp closure on I-81S at exit 141 scheduled for this weekendHeads up, drivers! An extended ramp closure on I-81S at exit 141 has been scheduled for this weekend, starting Friday at 8 p.m. as deep mill paving work gets underway.
Love on the Fast Track: LGBTQ Weddings Surge Before Inauguration Day
Read full article: Love on the Fast Track: LGBTQ Weddings Surge Before Inauguration DayReverend Emily Sheppard is facilitating expedited weddings for LGBTQ couples before Trump's inauguration amid concerns about potential shifts in marriage laws.
Local representatives speak at Trumpโs rally in Salem
Read full article: Local representatives speak at Trumpโs rally in SalemHouse representatives Ben Cline and Morgan Griffith, both up for re-election, told the crowd that with a strong turnout in this part of the state, Trump could carry Virginia.
Harris leads Trump by 10 points in Roanoke Collegeโs latest poll
Read full article: Harris leads Trump by 10 points in Roanoke Collegeโs latest pollRoanoke College released a poll on Aug. 2 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.
Casting Doubts Aside: Provisional Ballots to the Rescue
Read full article: Casting Doubts Aside: Provisional Ballots to the RescueProvisional ballots provide a safety net for voters facing eligibility questions, ensuring their votes are counted amidst challenges like voter purges and identification issues.
Former President Trump to Hold Campaign Rally in Salem This Weekend
Read full article: Former President Trump to Hold Campaign Rally in Salem This WeekendFormer President Donald Trump is scheduled to make a campaign stop at the Salem Civic Center this weekend, intensifying his efforts just days ahead of Election Day.
Salem City Council candidates share their vision for the future at community forum
Read full article: Salem City Council candidates share their vision for the future at community forumWith Election Day just weeks away, candidates for the Salem City Council led a community conversation Thursday night at a forum at the Andrew Lewis Middle School Auditorium.
Former Roanoke County student thanks teacher decades later for life-changing impact
Read full article: Former Roanoke County student thanks teacher decades later for life-changing impactJermaine Coles, a Roanoke native, got to thank his 6th Grade Social Studies teacher nearly 30 years after taking her class for the lasting lessons.
Oregon DMV waited weeks to tell elections officials about voter registration error
Read full article: Oregon DMV waited weeks to tell elections officials about voter registration errorOregon transportation authorities waited weeks to tell elections officials about an error that registered over 1,200 people to vote despite them not providing proof of U.S. citizenship.
Man arrested in Roanoke by Salem Police, concludes manhunt following crime spree
Read full article: Man arrested in Roanoke by Salem Police, concludes manhunt following crime spreeAll Salem City Schools have been placed in โsecure modeโ as police continue to search for a suspect in Salem, according to Salem officials.
Roanoke College is set to Honor Enslaved Laborers with New Memorial
Read full article: Roanoke College is set to Honor Enslaved Laborers with New MemorialRoanoke College is taking a significant step towards acknowledging its past with the upcoming installation of a new memorial dedicated to the enslaved laborers whose contributions were crucial in shaping the collegeโs legacy and buildings.
Roanoke College to unveil design for memorial to enslaved laborers Friday
Read full article: Roanoke College to unveil design for memorial to enslaved laborers FridayRoanoke College will hold a press conference at noon Friday with artist Sandy Williams IV, who will unveil the design for a major work of art on campus that will memorialize enslaved laborers connected to the college and Roanoke County, the college said.
Ribbon Cutting for Feeding Southwest Virginia distribution site in Salem Friday
Read full article: Ribbon Cutting for Feeding Southwest Virginia distribution site in Salem FridayElected Officials Day is Friday and officials and partners will come together on Friday to celebrate the ribbon-cutting event of the newly renovated Salem Distribution site, according to Feeding Southwest Virginia.