Despite hot, dry summer, Roanoke Valley water supplies are near full Bob Clark July 18, 2012 1 min read Carvins Cove (Western VA Water Authority Photo) Many areas of the country are now dealing with severe drought conditions, and while Roanoke has also endured a hot, dry summer, the valley’s water supply appears to be in very good shape. WFIR’s Bob Clark has the story. About the Author Bob Clark View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Botetourt residents have until Saturday to take storm debris to the landfillNext: National forest areas still closed in wake of June windstorm Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025