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 About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Christiansburg town manager dies from self-inflicted gunshot woundNext: Bikeshare program almost ready for launch Related Stories 2 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia governor’s race, new poll finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025