Gene Marrano
Hunt Slonem owns a slew of restored historic mansions, has traveled the world to exhibit his work and has friends in high places. His goal – to make sure people are not “bored” when they come to see his work and there’s no chance of the happening as “Huntopia” debuts today at the Taubman Museum of Art. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
We followed artist and collector Hunt Slonem around the gallery space as he got ready for his exhibit that opens today at the Taubman Museum of Art, “Huntopia.” Hear the complete conversation below:
(new 10-23) The Virginia State Police says Dineshkumar Patel of Troutville has now has died as a result of injuries he received while crossing US Route 11 as a pedestrian on Friday. The hit and run crash occurred in Troutville just south of Route 220 the Dodge Store and McDonalds. Evidence recovered indicates the vehicle involved was a late model metallic blue Chevrolet Colorado or a GMC Canyon. The vehicle will have damage to the driver’s side. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Virginia State Police.
(previously) from State Police) Virginia State Police are asking for any information from the public regarding a hit and run crash involving a pedestrian. The hit and run occurred Friday (Oct 18) on Route 11, in front of the Dodge’s gas station, just south of Route 220 in Botetourt County.
Virginia State Police are looking for a 2018 or 2019, metallic blue, Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon. The vehicle was traveling south on Route 11, when it struck the pedestrian which was crossing the roadway; between the Dodge Store and McDonalds. The vehicle continued south on Route 11, toward Roanoke. The vehicle will have damage to the driver’s side of the vehicle, including the driver’s side mirror. If you have any information or see the vehicle involved, please contact the Virginia State Police at 800-542-5959 or questions@vsp.virginia.gov.
Courtesy TSA
Another person has been stopped by TSA with a loaded gun at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. It happened yesterday when a man was stopped with a.380 caliber handgun loaded with six bullets. The checkpoint X-ray monitor detected the handgun inside a carry-on bag. Airport police responded, confiscated the handgun and cited the man on a weapons charge. It marked the fourth gun that TSA officers have detected at the airport so far this year. In 2018, six guns were found at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport checkpoints.
