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Were also following a developing story out of henry county deputies there want to know if youve seen this woman 62yearold bernice proctor. Shes from ruckersville and is 5 feet 10 inches tall, around 130 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. Shortly before 430, on wednesday, deputies received a call about a suspicious car parked near old Liberty Drive in martinsville. Deputies say that vehicle does belong to proctor. Family members say they havent heard from proctor and did not know her whereabouts. Again, take a good look at this photo of bernice proctor. The Henry County Sheriffs Office and Virginia State police are actively searching for her right now. Anyone with information on proctors whereabouts is asked to call 911. Appalachian power crews continue to work on Power Outages caused by monday nights ice storm. Less than 10 precent of the nearly 50,000 customers who lost power earlier this week remain without power this morning. Wfxrs Taylor Kanost is in Roanoke County with the latest good morning. Im at Glenvar High School which lost High Pressure builds into the area for today and tonight. A lowpressure system in the upper Mississippi Valley friday will moveeast across the great lakes on saturday. This system will bring aweak cold front into our region on Fire Prevention week continues here at wfxr and Emergency Responders are reminding people that installing smoke detectors in your home can save lives. Wfxrs Charlie Cooper spoke to a local Fire Department and the red cross about how theyre helping the Community Take an active role in protecting their families. 5102127100106 nat sound of smoke alarmits a modest investment that can save your specialista lot of people either dont have smoke alarms or even worse they have smoke alarms that they think work but actually dont. They are teaming up with roanoke fire ems to install smoke alarms in as many homes as possible. Charlie cooper, reportingafter facing some fatal fires in southeast roanoke last year, roanoke fire ems installed 66 of these smoke detectors in that area alone. Kim krulikowski red cross, Disaster Program specialistwe offer these alarms to anybody, whether they rent or own. Whether theyre in a Single Family home, a modular home or an apartment. She recommends that people replace their fire alarms after five years and install one on every level of the house including the basement but there are some places to avoid. Kim krulikowski red cross, Disaster Program specialistin the kitchen, bathroom, near fire places, anywhere youre likely to get a false alarm. Nat sound alarmwhen it comes to picking the right alarm, roanoke fire ems says it depends on what works best in your home. Tiffany bradbury Fire Prevention specialist roanoke fire emsthey have some the Fire Department and the red cross also have smoke detectors that can alert the deaf or hard of hearing if a fire breaks out. To request a free fire alarm and installation weve got the information you need to know on our website, virginia first dotcom two planned parenthood locations in southWest Virginia are moving under one roof. The roanoke and blacksburg offices are consolidating their efforts. The blacksburg location will now be used for Community Education and advocacy work. Patients will be treated at the roanoke location on peters creek road. A representative told wfxr news that theyre making change to better serve more patients. The blacksburg location opened more than 30 years ago, before many other locations that provided Womens Health services. Police department is beefing up its force. Wfxrs Kristen Eskow spoke with officials who say adding more staff wont come out of the taxpayers pocket. 00053035 the Danville City Council has approved the addition of four new officers to the Danville Police department and Officials Say more officers can always help fight crime. Right now the police force is budgeted to have 131 officers but only has 125 on staff due to a high level of turnover as some officers leave the department. Now the Police Department can have up to 135 officers on staff. Officials say after several city jobs were cut several years ago due to budgeting issues, this addition of officers comes as welcome news. Double the amount of officers would be great. Of course thats not going to happen, so any addition would be good. Any additional officer we can get patrolling would be better. More eyes out there. Officials say the added positions will be paid for with the Police Departments personnel fund. That fund collects money from Unfilled Positions in the Police Department that would have been used to pay those employees. Officials say right now that fund has about 300,000. The Danville Police Department Says it will decide how to use the new officer positions and when they will be filled at a later time. New this morning roanoke city officials have named an acting police chief to replace retiring chief chris perkins. Current deputy chief tim jones will fill this role starting march 1st. Jones has served on the citys police force since 1981, and currently commands the uniform operations division. A National Search will be conducted for perkins replacement. Concealed guns in the classroom its been a hot topic here in virginia. Now, one college in texas gives the green light plus. Apple is challenging a judges order to help the fbi unlock an i phone. Why it may be headed to the Supreme Court youre watching good day High Pressure builds into the hi dad. Uh huh. Down in the heart what do you think . And in the stars above hi ted, glad you could join us, we think youre going to like these numbers. Bring me a higher love area for today and tonight. A lowpressure system in the upper Mississippi Valley friday will moveeast across the great lakes on saturday. This system will bring aweak cold front into our region on friday night. Today. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds. Tonight. Partly cloudy in the evening. Then becoming mostlycloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Light and variable winds. Friday. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Friday night. Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Saturday. Partly sunny. Not as cool with highs around 60. Westwinds around 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Saturday night. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Sunday and sunday night. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60. Lowsin the lower 40s. Monday. Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highsin the lower 50s. Monday night. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s. Tuesday. Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in thelower 40s. Tuesday night. Rain likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain60 percent. Wednesday. Rain National Headlines this morning. The university of texas is the latest school to allow guns in classrooms. The schools president approved guidelines that comply with state laws on wednesday. The law allows concealed handgun license holders to bring their weapons into the classroom starting next year. Here in virginia, Liberty University allows concealed carry on campus. Apples ceo says the company opposes a judges order to help the fbi break into one of the san bernrdino shooters phones. As scott mclean reports, this case to the Supreme Court. For investigators in the San Bernardino terror attack, getting into the minds of the shooters, means getting into their phone. More than two months later. Theyre still locked out by a simple passcode. it is a big problem for Law Enforcement armed with a search warrant. You know in San Bernardino, a very important investigation to us, we still have one of those killers phones that we have not been able to open. A judge has ordered apple to help the fbi hack into that phone. An order the company is opposing. In a public letter, ceo tim cook says the order would create a backdoor to the iphone something too dangerous to create a position hes made public before. if you put a back door in, that back door is for everyone, good guys and bad guys. But apple is up against the fbi and the Justice Department both with the backing of the white house. theyre simply asking for something that would have an impact on this one device. But cook says thats not the case writing that once created, the technique could be used over and over again, on any this was the scene out front of an apple store in san francisco. People marched in opposition to that Government Court order we just talked about. Another string of demonstrations will kick off on february 23 across the us as well. One republican president ial candidate is getting a big endorsement ahead of the South Carolina primary. South carolina govenrnor Nikki Haley Says she is endorsing senator marco rubio. The support from the popular secondterm govenor could potentially help rubio in the palmetto state, where he trails donald trump and ted cruz in the polls. Hillary Clintons Campaign is launching tv ads in the commonwealth ahead of first add is running in the richmond area. Clinton is running against vermont senator Bernie Sanders for the democratic nomination. Virginia is one of 11 states that will make up the socalled super tuesday democratic primary contests. Ahead on good day virginia theres more to making the perfect steak than you think. How one farmer says he gets perfect meat everytime. Plus. One farm gives chickens a whole new level of freedom. Well show you why when good day virginia returns in two happy cows are productive cows according to one farmer who lets his herd roam free. In our ag life report, wfxrs solina lewis shows us why this technique leads to a tasty outcome. 1216 these are some of the steaks we do the grass fed beef, this is a t bonewhat jack furhmann says is special about his t bones though, is that he makes sure his cattle feel as at home as possible. So in the grass growing season were moving them two times a day to fresh grassby moving them around his hundred plus acre farm, he says the animals are healthier. Theyre not always around their feces where theres parasites and things. And happier. Another thing we do is we let the calves stay with our fathers farm also gives Free Range Chicken a new meaning. The two flocks Wander Around the large property, guarded by a dog. Furhmann says the eggs the animals produce are a more nutritious and tastier product because of their lifestyle on the farm. These animals are out in ther animal produces a healthier product if its eggs dairy and meat animalfuhrmann has his 9 kids help wash and package the eggs, taking them to farmers markets in lynchburg when theyre ready. This house might be missing a few shingles and have some other problems, but thats not stopping it from being sold with a high price tag more on this tiny house, next one of the cool perks of this place its like im going to work to get some. Alrighty. We just like cereal. We make it, eat it, love it, live it. This threebedroom, two Bathroom Home was put on the market two weeks ago in vancouver, canada with a pretty price tag two and a half million dollars. That was 80thousand dollars more than the asking price. The reason for such the high price. Its in one of vancouvers busiest areas so far, several offers have been placed on the house. City Officials Say they hope High Pressure builds into the area for today and tonight. A lowpressure system in the upper mississippi good morning, its thursday, february 18th. Thanks for making good day virginia part of your morning. Im kyle benjamin. And im january keaton. The internet keeps the world connected, but the digital universe also has a dark side. 2016 local investigators arrested 2 men who allegedly abducted teenage girls they met online. Most recently a Virginia Tech student is in jail for the murder of 13 yearold nicole lovell. Investigators say they met online. There is a local task force that strictly focuses on cyber crimes against childrenas wfxrs Sophia Borrelli reports the group is trying to keep more kids from becoming targets and investigators say it starts with parents 1 432 23 2 34 3 24 3 29 nat of phone message going offin this day and age, kids and teens can communicate with anyone in the world, but unfortunately some say that is not always a good thing. Laura lathem mother of 11 year old boy mindboggling. Laura lathem is the mother of an 11 year old boy. She was shocked at some for more information about how to talk with your teen about their online activity, you can head to our website at virginiafirst. Com. High pressure builds into the area for today and tonight. A lowpressure system in the upper Mississippi Valley friday will moveeast across the great lakes on saturday. This system will bring aweak cold front into our region on friday a 18 month old child is found along side of the road just over the state line in West Virginia and now the caretaker is charged with neglect. As wfxrs Travell Eiland tells us. Quick action by good 13182834 the disturbing 911 call had officers with the ronceverte West Virginia Police Department rushing to save a baby baby left out in the cold in 3 inches of water near corner of greenbrier and pocohontas avenue. Julian byer when we got there, we were able to put the child actually in one of our coats and put it in the car in some heat until ems arrived on scene. Police say the child lived with a couple in a house at that intersection. Neighbors were horrified. Brantlee elwell i hate to hear that. Its very scary, its scary having little children and trying to keep your house secure and sometimes thats hard to do. Im sure its devastating for the family. Brantlee elwell lives just down the road from where the child was found. She is also the mother of four children. She says incidents like this is something she says many parents fear. Brantlee elwell its something ive been afraid of before and weve had to take safety measures. Each kid is different. Some kids are quite tricky and resourceful and can do things pretty early on in age. She says that accidents happen all the time. Shes hoping this was an accident as well. Sotbrantlee elwell i like to think most people try to care for their children that was wfxrs Travell Eiland reporting. Right now, Child Protective Services is investigating. They have also removed a second child from the suspects home. Toyota is recalling over a million 2006 to 2012 rav4 and 20122014 rav4 ev. A crash could cause the metal seat cushion frame to snap, not fully retraining passengers. Toyota dealers will add resin covers to the seat cushion frame for free. A letter is expected to go out to owners by the end of next week. People who live in flint, michigan and government officials know that their water is undrinkable. But, a new study shows they paid the highest rates in the nation for that toxic water. That study shows that hundred64 dollars a year for water service, thats nearly double the national average. One of the studys authors recommends that water and Sewer Service shouldnt exceed 3percent of a household income. In flint. Those charges totaled about 7 percent. Zika virus out of the us blood supply. The agency is asking people who recently traveled to affected countries to wait four weeks before donating blood. Most people affected by zika dont show any symptoms. But doctors say the fourweek wait should be enough for their immune systems to clear the virus. New this morning ups is planning to expand Passport Services at all of its 45hundred Stores Across the country. One of the new changes will allow customers to schedule appointments for passport photos. Ups reported an eightpercent increase in Passport Servicesales last month over january of 2015. Something you dont think about until you have to go on a trip. But listen to this. Nearly 49 million passports will expire just within the next three years. That can mean massive wait times. Mary moloney has more on what you can do to stay ahead of the game need a passport . The Us Government says it could take six weeks just to get your passport renewed. Thats longer than usual. Heres why. Within the next three years 49 million peoples passports will expire. You can thank a 2007 federal law for the avalanche of renewals. It requires us citizens to carry a passport when traveling to canada mexico the caribbean and bermuda. Even if your passport is current most European Countries will not accept passports within six months of their expiration dates. To get your passport quicker act now. Photos can be taken at many post offices drug stores even public libraries. The state Department Says pictures are the number one reason why renewals may be held up. To make sure your passport renewal isnt placed in purgatory be more like prince. Seriously. The superstar tweeted his epic passport pic and it meets all government regulations. Its the right size2by2taken on a plain white background. With no smile. The state prefers a more natural look. As prince demonstrates you can slay with no smileonce you get that perfect picture renew that passport by mail or in person at sanctioned locations for faster service. Then relax and plan that next vacay away. Veteranslisten up. If you need to make a will or handle other legal matters, but dont have the money. There may be some help coming soon. Wfxrs paris holmes is going to tell us how virginias attorney general is bringing Free Legal Services to the roanoke valley. Good morning kyle and january attorney general mark herring wants to give virginias veterans and their families the piece of mind that their future is secure if something the break. You never know how important it is to have a will until you need one, and by then its probably too late. Those types of documents can offer peace of mind in times of trouble, and wfxrs paris holmes is here to tell us how attorney general mark herring is helping virginias veterans pro bono. Good morning january and kyle, several volunteer lawyers from bar are coming to roanoke to help make those wills you spoke of, as well as, power of attorney, advanced medical directives, and Notary Services for free. The clinic is just one of several being held throughout the state to specifically help some of virginias low income veterans who may not have the finances to pay for these legal documents. Sometimes they cost between 500 and 1000 dollars and for veterans particular seniors living on a fixed income or perhaps a student going to school under the gi bill. It may be out of reach for them. The free legal clinics for veterans will be held at Virginia Western Community college on thursday march 3rd. Veterans who are interested must fill out a questionnaire and make an appointment before the actual clinic on the attorney generals website ag dot virginia dot gov. They cannot expect walk in appointments. The attorney general says Estate Planning requires some discussion before officially documenting it, so that needs to be handled before march 3rd. In the studio, paris holmes, wfxr news. I get out of work and i go to the store, and somebodys, smellin around, mmm i smell cookies. I say, oh no, you just smell me. I just got out of work. Thats honey bunches of oats, thats all. I say dont eat me now. Its always worth remembering. That icing the Cinnamon Rolls is a privilege not a right. Unleash the power of dough. Give it a pop. So sweet. Ok, were going to need a napkin gooey, flaky, happy. Toaster strudel. vo shop all makes, models and colors in your neighborhood. All with worryfree ownership. Head to your neighborhood enterprise car sales and let the shift your thinking about buying your next one. High pressure builds into the area for today and tonight. A lowpressure system in the upper Mississippi Valley friday will moveeast across the great lakes on saturday. This system will bring aweak cold front into our region on friday night. Today. Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Light and variable winds. Tonight. Partly cloudy in the evening. Then becoming mostlycloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Light and variable winds. Friday. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Friday night. Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Saturday. Partly sunny. Not as cool with highs around 60. Westwinds around 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Saturday night. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Sunday and sunday night. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60. Lowsin the lower 40s. Monday. Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highsin the lower 50s. Monday night. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s. Tuesday. Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in thelower 40s. Tuesday night. Rain likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain60 percent. Wednesday. Rain likely. Highs in the lower in health news this morning. Jim morelli explains how there may be nondrug related ways to treat migranes before they start. Medications can alleviate migraine symptoms, but there is no cure. Theres not one thing we can do to end the migraines for all time at this point. But there are a lot of different options that we can offer and we can hopefully and most likely get you to a better place than where you are. Dr Carolyn Bernstein runs the Headache Center at bostons beth israeldeaconess medical center. A migraine sufferer herself, bernstein is exploring alternative ways to manage the disease. Natsone thing shes come up with indoor cycling. Its a form of exercise ideal for migraine sufferers, bernstein says, impact. Theres no pounding and its possible cycling could have a beneficial effect on headaches. When we exercise, a lot of the time we feel better afterwards. We get all kinds of neurotransmitters going in our brain that can decrease pain levels. In boston jim morelli for cnn a new study found that your favorite hot drink may have more sugar than a soda. The group action on sugar studied more than 100 hot drinks from coffee shops in the uk including starbucks. They found some drinks contain 25 teaspoons of sugar three times more sugar than a can of soda and more than 3 times the daily intake recommended by the american heart association. Starbucks sugar in some drinks before the end of 2020. A pair of kidnapped teddy bears saved in a daring rescued by police. Coming upthe desperate and illegal measures two women stuffed teddy bears that were kidnapped from a store in wisconsin have been safely recovered and their rescue was caught on a police dashcam. Some women stole the bearsalong with chocolates from a drugstore. The police were able to stop the suspects car, arrest the women and save the bears. Whether or not the suspects face charges and the status of the chocolates remains a lurking behind the keyboard. Parents are warned about the dangers threatening their children on the internet. Their children threatening warned about the parents are the keyboard. Lurking behind lurking behind the keyboard. Parents are warned about the dangers threatening their children on the internet. Social media and the apps basically is allowing a virtual front door to your house to be open to anybody in

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