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Christopher Kimberling

Roanoke County Police say the suspect in an explosives case last week has turned himself in. Christopher Kimberling, 31,  was sought on multiple charges including possession or use of a firebomb or explosive material or devices. The charges stem from the discovery of explosives at the Villages of Garst Creek apartments. Investigators believe Kimberling could have been trying to put those together with other materials that were found in the safe to make a bomb.

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(update) Fire and EMS crews responded this morning to a fire at Mac and Bob’s Restaurant. Salem Fire & EMS now says it was accidental in nature, caused by an electrical malfunction just inside the front entrance. The damage estimate is 10,000 dollars. This comes after the restaurant made the news for closing twice in two weeks after employees there tested positive for COVID-19. It took about an hour to bring the fire under control.

Fire and EMS crews are currently responding to a fire at Mac and Bob’s Restaurant in Salem. No further details have been released. This comes after the restaurant made the news for closing twice in two weeks after employees there tested positive for COVID-19.