Timothy Martin

Birds and squirrels causing big problems for Appalachian Power

Published October 9, 2013 | By Timothy Martin

Birds and squirrels continue to cause problems for Appalachian Power customers. Timothy Martin says the most recent incident was Tuesday in Christiansburg.

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Fall fire season starts October 15th

Published October 8, 2013 | By Timothy Martin

Fall fire season is just around the corner. Timothy Martin spoke with the Virginia Department of Forestry about what to expect this year.

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Governor’s race close with less than a month to go

Published October 7, 2013 | By Timothy Martin

With Election Day less than a month away, Timothy Martin looks at the state of the governor’s race through the eyes of Virginia Tech Political Analyst Bob Denton.

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Conference for grandparents coming up

Published October 4, 2013 | By Timothy Martin

A conference for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren is coming up a week from tomorrow. Timothy Martin says the conference will offer a number of resources.

For registration information, call Brooks Michael at 540-314-5030.

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Thousands of cans go on display Friday at Taubman Museum of Art

Published October 3, 2013 | By Timothy Martin

Roanoke is taking part in a worldwide event called “Canstruction.” WFIR’s Timothy Martin has more on thousands of cans designed to feed the hungry.

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Search for new president at Virginia Tech enters new phase

Published October 2, 2013 | By Timothy Martin

The search for a new president at Virginia Tech will enter a new phase tomorrow when the presidential search committee meets behind closed doors. Timothy Martin has more.

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New smartphone app lets you alert hospital about your pending arrival

Published September 26, 2013 | By Timothy Martin

Patients on the way to any LewisGale emergency department can now check-in before they even get there. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains how.

Click here for more information.

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Human error to blame after computer hacking Virginia Tech

Published September 25, 2013 | By Timothy Martin

Virginia Tech says the driver’s license numbers of more than 16,000 job applicants may have been accessed when a computer server was hacked back on August 28th. Tech says it has notified the applicants about the potential exposure. WFIR’s Timothy Martin reports.

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RVSPCA serving up “spay-ghetti” today

Published September 24, 2013 | By Timothy Martin

The Roanoke Valley SPCA is hoping you’ll eat up later today for a good cause. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains.

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New Goodwill store coming to the Hunting Hills area

Published September 21, 2013 | By Timothy Martin

Goodwill is getting ready to open its 36th store. On Wednesday, a new Goodwill store will open near Hunting Hills next to the new Big Lots by Outback Steakhouse. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains.

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