Hazmat scare in Roanoke .. IT’S JUST A DRILL! Timothy Martin September 12, 2012 1 min read If you see emergency crews scrambling the next few days at the 9th Street Industrial Park in Roanoke, don’t panic. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Two years after starting up, Blacksburg company expects to add 50 jobs in next two yearsNext: Gas prices normally drop after Labor Day, so why not now? 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