High hopes for bacterium found in Claytor Lake Ian Price April 12, 2017 1 min read Bacteria that freezes water at a higher temperature than normal has been discovered in Claytor Lake and researchers hope it could help produce rain in areas that need it most as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: VIDEO:Pseudomonas Syringae in action Share: Continue Reading Previous: Christiansburg town manager dies from self-inflicted gunshot woundNext: Bikeshare program almost ready for launch Related Stories 2 min read NBA referee from Norfolk considering mayoral run in 2028 Ian Price July 6, 2025 2 min read Texas floods kill at least 51, including children; 27 girls still missing after camp disaster Web Staff July 6, 2025 1 min read Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake Clark Palmer July 4, 2025