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 1 min read Commanders sign Von Miller; McLaurin contract situation looms as camp opens Ian Price July 18, 2025 1 min read Sheetz opens new location in Hollins area on Williamson Road Gene Marrano July 18, 2025 1 min read Virginia NAACP responds to federal civil rights investigation at George Mason University Web Staff July 18, 2025