The heavy rain is causing First Responders to gear up in case someone gets stuck in the rising water. Bobby haynes is one of 26 members of salems swift water rescue team, and says he has had to gear up and save someone from rough waters several times. He says crews have flood gauges throughout the area to keep track of the amount rising water. They also train every month on different swift water rescue techniques. Were told it only takes a few inches to a feet of water for your car to get stuck. And if you see deep water, the best thing you can do is turn around, dont drown. Bobby haynes weve had people with some close call situations and were fortunate enough that those people have come back and taught us the lessons that theyve learned and try to keep us safe. You can read more of these tips and others on wdbj7 dot com. Just click on this story. Police are investigating a homicide in northwest roanoke. After 4 30 yesterday afternoon. Investigators are talking to witnesses and gatheri
Todays heavy rain has First Responders preparing for possible flooding. Wdbj7s Khiree Stewart spoke with crews on how they plan to keep you and your family safe. They always make you nervous. Theres not a single time you go out in a flooding event that youre completely comfortable with it. Were being put in situations that the average person is not normally put in. Bobby haynes knows that first hand. Hes one of 26 members of salems Swift Water Rescue Team. Weve had people with some close call situations enough that those people have come back and taught us the lessons that theyve learned and try to keep us safe. He says they have flood gauges throughout the area to keep track of the rising water. And train monthly on different swift water rescue techniques. Swift water is one of the more Dangerous Things we do as a Fire Department. The scary thing on our business is that it doesnt take a lot of rain to separate the car from the road. Salem fire chief John Prillaman says it only takes a
Storm activity will move out of our area around 6 pm this evening. Light scattered showers stick around overnight. Cold air will move in on the back side of this system, allowing up slope snow storms possible. Triple a has some ways to stay safe on the roads. Give trucks more room on the road. High winds can impact large trucks. Do not use cruise control. It may be difficult to regain control of your car if you skid. Make sure to turn your headlights on. Pull over if the storm gets worse and visibility is limited. And apply your brakes slowly. Violent thunderstorms south tuesday night. Leaving at least three dead and 30 hurt. Communities from louisiana to florida continue to search for survivors after homes. Buildings destroyed. Some people say they barely made it out alive. We just held on to each other wont. And all at once we hear a loud noise. Whooooo. The Severe Weather threat is moving east and northeast. Heading into georgia and the carolinas and virginia today. New at noon. A r
Out of court, mona . Reporter danner, it has been a little over two years since Waynesboro Police reserve captain was murdered, and today we learned more about the events leading up to the Super Bowl Weekend when police say it happened. After both sides presented their opening statements, the prosecution called their first witness to the stand, vanda quick. Kevin quicks mother. Gave an emotional testimony by recapping the last day she saw her son arrive. And quick said she and kevin went to the Fire Department on january 31. They were planning a Surprise Party for her youngest son. She said kevin told her that night he was heading to ablemarle is county to see his daughter and will be back around noon help her finish setting up. He never made it to ablemarle or helped with the party. The frantic 911 when vanda quickthe frantic 911 when vanda quick. They showed her a picture of his her to identify him. At this point she was sobbing heavily and vanda quick cried out, that is my son layin