Evan Jones
Wildfires are creating some big problems right in parts of southwest Virginia — and fire officials say arrests appear likely for some of them. One fire got close enough to Hurley High School in Buchanan County to keep it closed yesterday as a precaution. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more:
Dr. Carey Robinson
We told you earlier this week about the Roanoke ophthalmologist who must retire early because of Parkinson’s disease. Now we have learned that Dr. Carey Robinson has been able to continue his practice to this point thanks in part to a medical procedure and speech therapy. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones.
You have an extra weekend to file your federal taxes, thanks to a holiday observed tomorrow in only one place. It’s Emancipation Day, and because it is celebrated tomorrow in Washington D.C., the national filing deadline has been moved back to Monday. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones.
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine
Senator Tim Kaine is continuing his campaign for a Senate debate and vote on authorizing military action against the Islamic State. Kaine says without a debate and vote on fighting IS, there is no clear message to Americans or anyone else as to what exactly our mission is — or the means intended to carry it out. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
Anheuser-Busch is purchasing Devils Backbone Brewing Company, the fast-growing craft brewer based in Nelson County. Devils Backbone is best known for its Vienna Lager, and officials there say they will retain a high level of autonomy. It is the latest of several such craft brewer purchases for Anheuser–Busch.
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Dr. Carey Robinson
A debilitating disease is forcing a long-time Roanoke ophthalmologist to retire early. The word comes through a letter to patients and an on-line message. Dr. Carey Robinson says he was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
Click here to see Dr. Robinson’s on-line retirement message.
One of Roanoke’s busiest intersections will see significant disruptions all weekend as crews replace an old water main. The goal is reduce future traffic disruptions along Orange Avenue, but from Friday night through Sunday, the work will require lane closures and detours at Orange and Williamson Road. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more.