Clark Palmer

One person was taken to the hospital this morning following a vehicle crash in Roanoke. The driver of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries after hitting a ditch and knocking over a power pole in the 33 hundred block of Franklin Road — that’s the area before Kabuki as you’re driving towards Electric Road on Franklin. Authorities say that portion of the roadway will be closed until crews clear the scene.

From Salem Fire & EMS:The Salem Fire & EMS Department responded to a structure fire at 6 Bowman Ave. this evening at approximately 7:59 p.m.Four people were home at the time of the fire,and one person was transported by ambulance to LewisGale Medical Center after suffering minor smoke inhalation. The first units arrived within four minutes of receiving the call and found heavy smoke coming from the building. Firefighters located the fire in the basement of the structure and brought it under control within 13 minutes of the arrival of the first engine. The building did sustain fire and smoke damage, but the fire was contained to the basement.Approximately 19 personnel from the Salem Fire & EMS Department (Truck 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, Medic 801, Medic 802, Medic 803, Battalion 1 & Fire Medic 1) responded to the call. The Salem Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the fire and currently there is no damage estimate. The displaced residents are receiving assistance from family members.

Photo: Ballast Point

Leaders in Botetourt County say they hope to reach a deal with Ballast Point to keep the Daleville taproom open. They say the county was taken by surprise when the closure of the taproom was announced earlier this week, and they are considering flying to California to meet with Ballast Point’s parent company, Constellation Brands. County Administrator Gary Larrowe tells us success of the taproom has translated into success for other local businesses.WFIR’s Clark Palmer has the latest.