Pumpkin crop takes a hit Timothy Martin September 7, 2012 1 minute read The little bit of rain the past few days probably won’t be enough to help the pumpkin crop this year. But don’t worry; there will still be plenty to go around. WFIR’s Timothy Martin reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: Group looking to build new home for injured marine holds event in Roanoke this weekendNext: State Police identify driver killed in Bedford County Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026