Clark Palmer
FROM VDOT-Work to replace the two existing bridges on Route 11 over Tinker Creek is underway. The bridges are located near the intersections of Route 838 (Vista Drive) and Route 1039 (Gibson Lane).From May 21 starting at 6 p.m. until 12 noon on May 22, a bridge deck pour will be performed as part of the project. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with flaggers directing vehicles, however, drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes or plan accordingly for delays.Drivers will continue to see flagging operations, lane closures, left turn and width restrictions of 11 feet. The estimated completion of this project is November 2019. For updates on this closure or other traffic impacts, follow VDOT on Twitter @511SouthwestVA or @VaDOTSalem. Connect with us on Facebook on our VDOT page, and VDOT Salem District group page.
A man has been charged in connection to the weekend shooting in downtown Roanoke. 29-year-old Javoun Jordan faces a charge of malicious wounding after the shooting on Sunday morning that stemmed from a fight outside the City Market Building. The victim, Timothy Pendleton was treated for a gunshot wound to the hip.
Fire crews responded to the scene of a house fire in Roanoke. The fire was reported in the 29 hundred block of Cumberland Street earlier this morning and investigators say no one was home at the time of the blaze. There is no word on what caused the fire.
The judge in Charlottesville that ruled two confederate statues were protected under state law says there are some misconceptions regarding his ruling. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more
One person was killed in a three-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon near the Roanoke-Montgomery County line. Investigators say 54-year-old Kevin Hall died as a result of injuries after his motorcycle was struck by an SUV that veered into the oncoming lane after being rear-ended in the 6500 Block of West Main St. There is a median barrier along most of that stretch of roadway — but not at that exact location.
From Roanoke County Police: On Thursday April 25, 2019, a sedan traveling eastbound in the 6500 block of W.Main St. in Roanoke County rear ended an SUV at the intersection of Campbell Dr. The impact pushed the SUV into the oncoming westbound lanes where it was struck by a motorcycle driven by Kevin Hall. Mr. Hall was wearing a helmet but was ejected from the motorcycle and transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the crash. Neither occupant of the other vehicles were injured, and both were wearing their seat belts. Charges are pending and the investigation is ongoing.
A local fire and rescue department is coming together to develop a plan to combat mental illness among first responders. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more.