Apple crop is way early in this most unusual of years Evan Jones August 6, 2012 1 min read Virginia apple growers say they’ve never seen a year like this, but it is nonetheless looking like a good one. Unusual events include a very warm winter, the 17-year-cicadas and one of the hottest Julys on record. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Continue Reading Previous: After years of delays, first South Peak building should be move-in ready by NovemberNext: Camp VA Jaycee property donated to HopeTree Family Services Related Stories 2 min read Roanoke College & NRCC partner to expand Rapid Maroons transfer program Ian Price January 30, 2025 2 min read UPDATE: Trump links DEI to Reagan Airport crash; Griffith, Warner, Kaine react Web Staff January 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport to add a new nonstop destination Denise Membreno January 30, 2025