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Weather

Youngkin surveys damage to Claytor Lake, Pulaski County in wake of flooding

Youngkin surveys damage to Claytor Lake, Pulaski County in wake of flooding

  • PAYTON WILLIAMS The Roanoke Times

Officials plan a long-term effort to clear debris from Claytor Lake in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.

Helene's floods bring lengthy cleanup in New River Valley

Helene's floods bring lengthy cleanup in New River Valley

  • MIKE GANGLOFF The Roanoke Times

Residents and local governments across the region continued taking stock of flood damage from Tropical Storm Helene Monday.

Floodwaters also impacted those on outskirts of southwest Virginia town

Floodwaters also impacted those on outskirts of southwest Virginia town

  • JOAQUIN MANCERA BRISTOL HERALD COURIER

Besides the destruction in downtown, floodwaters impacted homes and businesses on the outskirts of Damascus.

Floodwaters ravage homes, businesses in Washington County's Damascus

Floodwaters ravage homes, businesses in Washington County's Damascus

  • DAVID MCGEE BRISTOL HERALD COURIER

Homes and businesses in Damascus, Virginia, were decimated by floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Helene.

Youngkin declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene

Youngkin declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene

  • Paul Whelan

The declaration said “western portions of the Commonwealth could experience significant rainfall and flooding into the weekend.”

Tropical depression could form ‘early next week’ over Outer Banks, hurricane center reports

Tropical depression could form ‘early next week’ over Outer Banks, hurricane center reports

  • Eliza Noe, The Virginian-Pilot

Meteorologists are watching for a non-tropical area of low pressure that could form a few hundred miles off the coast of the Carolinas. 

Virginia drought the worst in recent memory, ranchers say

Virginia drought the worst in recent memory, ranchers say

  • EMILY HEMPHILL The Daily Progress BOB STUART The News Virginian

Pastures are drying up, animals are losing weight and many are selling livestock to stay afloat.

Tornado hits Salem causing property damage but no injuries

Tornado hits Salem causing property damage but no injuries

    The larger storm system that struck across the region Sunday evening, knocking out power to more than 100,000 Appalachian Power customers. Power had been restored to all but 40,000 Monday.

    Confirmed tornado touched down Sunday in Culpeper County

    Confirmed tornado touched down Sunday in Culpeper County

      A twister near Rixeyville overturned a tiny home and traveled nearly 5 miles, measuring 100 yards wide with peak speeds of 95 mph.

      Hurricane Hunt, our tropical weather video series, returns June 1

      Hurricane Hunt, our tropical weather video series, returns June 1

        Hurricane Hunt with Lee Weather Team Meteorologists Joe Martucci and Sean Sublette will return June 1. Here's what to expect.

        East Coast severe weather & tornadoes possible this week. Learn about them here.

        East Coast severe weather & tornadoes possible this week. Learn about them here.

          Hail and damaging winds threaten much of the East Coast. Tornadoes won't be ruled out in the Mid-Atlantic and Deep South. Our Lee Weather Team has your safety at top of mind with these videos. 

          Learn more about severe weather and protect yourself with these explainers

          Learn more about severe weather and protect yourself with these explainers

            Our Lee Weather Team of Kirsten Lang, Matt Holiner, Sean Sublette and Joe Martucci is keeping a close watch on impending severe weather conditions in your area. 

            Did you feel it? 2.1 magnitude earthquake rattles part of Virginia

            Did you feel it? 2.1 magnitude earthquake rattles part of Virginia

              A 2.1 magnitude rattled the Richmond region on Monday night.

              Moderate earthquake felt in Virginia Friday morning

              Moderate earthquake felt in Virginia Friday morning

                a 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in N.J. was felt as far south as Virginia on Friday morning. 

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 8

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 8

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 7

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 7

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 6

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 6

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 5

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for April 5

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Spanberger: A bumpy road, but a budget is on a path to her desk

                Spanberger: A bumpy road, but a budget is on a path to her desk

                The way forward to a new state budget may not be clear, but Gov. Abigail Spanberger said she believes the General Assembly will send her one when it meets in a special session later this month.

                Spanberger signs bills on probation, manufactured protein and Confederate license plates

                Spanberger signs bills on probation, manufactured protein and Confederate license plates

                Legislation aimed at easing burdens on people trying to comply with court orders will now be law, as well as a measure ending the Sons of Confederate Veterans license plates.

                Manhunt ends with fatal shooting of Henry County suspect

                Manhunt ends with fatal shooting of Henry County suspect

                A weekend manhunt for a man accused of rape and other violent offenses ended when he was fatally shot during an encounter with law enforcement in Henry County, authorities said.

                Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

                Solar eclipse wowed millions 2 years ago today. (Seems just like yesterday.)

                You couldn't see the full solar eclipse in Lincoln or any part of Nebraska, but a partial eclipse was visible on Apirl 8, 2024. Hundreds of people gathered at Hyde Observatory to view.

                Nation & World

                Terry Savage: The health insurance sinkhole

                Terry Savage: The health insurance sinkhole

                Last year, when the additional subsidies for the purchase of health insurance under the Affordable Care Act were removed, there were widespread predictions that millions of Americans would go without health insurance. As of early 2024, approximately 27.1 million people of all ages in the United States were estimated to be without health insurance,...

                Families of Gilgo Beach murder victims express gratitude for Rex Heuermann’s guilty pleas

                Families of Gilgo Beach murder victims express gratitude for Rex Heuermann’s guilty pleas

                “Today is not about the person responsible. Today is about the women’s lives who were stolen,” Melissa Kahn, Brainard-Barnes’s sister said.

                Long Island architect pleads guilty to murdering 7 women and admits he killed another

                Long Island architect pleads guilty to murdering 7 women and admits he killed another

                A Long Island architect who led a secret life as a serial killer pleaded guilty Wednesday to murdering seven women and admitted he killed an eighth.

                'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling drugs that killed Matthew Perry

                'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 years in prison for selling drugs that killed Matthew Perry

                Perry's role as Chandler Bing on NBC's "Friends" in the 1990s and 2000s made him one of the biggest television stars of the era.

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                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

                Contributor
                13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

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                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

                Crime

                Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week. 

                Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.

                Richmond judge says evidence was destroyed in a whistleblower suit. How did we get here?

                Richmond judge says evidence was destroyed in a whistleblower suit. How did we get here?

                This stems from the missing cellphone of ex-city spokesperson Petula Burks, who fired Connie Clay, the city’s former Freedom of Information Act officer, in 2024.

                'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge F. Patrick Yeatts found Tony Brown guilty of first-degree and three other felonies on Monday in the stabbing death of his Nicole Rosser, his ex-girlfriend.

                Politics

                Spanberger: A bumpy road, but a budget is on a path to her desk

                Spanberger: A bumpy road, but a budget is on a path to her desk

                The way forward to a new state budget may not be clear, but Gov. Abigail Spanberger said she believes the General Assembly will send her one when it meets in a special session later this month.

                Spanberger signs bills on probation, manufactured protein and Confederate license plates

                Spanberger signs bills on probation, manufactured protein and Confederate license plates

                Legislation aimed at easing burdens on people trying to comply with court orders will now be law, as well as a measure ending the Sons of Confederate Veterans license plates.

                NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

                NAACP warns against 'misleading' referendum mailers from PAC linked to tech billionaire

                Records show the political action committee Justice for Democracy, which opposes the April 21 referendum, received a $2.5 million contribution from an entity linked to tech billionaire Peter Thiel.

                Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

                Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

                Analysis by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia estimated that state institutions lost about $36 million in tuition and fees due to fewer international students in graduate programs.

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