Roanoke Valley below average for rainfall this year Bob Clark July 11, 2012 1 min read The record breaking high temperatures of the past couple of weeks has left dry conditions around the area. The story from WFIR’s Bob Clark: About the Author Bob Clark View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: President Obama to visit Roanoke FridayNext: Storm debris cleanup on Blue Ridge Parkway to last much of summer 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