A reported funnel cloud in appomattox has killed at least one person, and injured several others. Wdbj7s Amanda Kenney is there this morning as we wait for the latest information on wednesdays storm. Garrett, we expect to hear more at 7 00 this morning. Thats when a press conference will be held regarding the storm in appomattox. Virginia Governor Terry mcaullife has emergency. That means Public Safety agencies such as the Virginia National guard, Virginia State police, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the Virginia Department of transportation can devote every available resource to storm response and recovery. About an hour ago we found out the Virginia National guard have sent more than 50 soldiers to help with debris clean up. Theyre being sent to essex, richmond, westmoreland, sussex and patrick counties but more counties will be added if need be. Governor mcaullife will also be here in appomatox county and waverly, virginia today the two hardest hit areas from th
The county is maintaining shelters for people this afternoon at the Appomattox Community center and also at the pamplin fire department. As for electricity, a lot of people in appomattox county are still without power and the Central Georgia cooperative says they and dominion virginia pow refer having a lot of trouble getting power restored because at homes still have a lot of Major Appliance on his and lights, and when they do get service restored, that power is getting shut down or its getting shut down again, so theyre asking people to turn off things that are inside their homes so that when the power does come back on, it wont overload the circuits. Just have a light on so that you know that your power is back on. But unplug or turn off everything else. Live in appomattox county, tim saunders, wdbj 7. The Virginia National guard is on active duty. The guard is expected to have more than 50 soldiers on duty today. A guarded spokesperson says the initial plan is to provide manned, an
Gusty winds will continue today with mountain snow showers. A reported funnel cloud in appomattox has killed at least one person, and injured several others. 20 homes have been destroyed, and more than 100 are damaged. Wdbj7s Amanda Kenney is at one of two shelters in appomatox where volunteers are waiting to help victims. Kimberly, the appotmatox Community Shelter has cots, blankets, and pillows to keep victims comfortable. Just like the rest of the town, the shelter does not have electrcity. Theres no heat here, but the lights are staying on thanks to a generator. Wednesdays storm caused Severe Damage throughout the county. Homes are damaged, trees and power lines are down, and the electricity is out. Right now. Dominion is working to repair a damaged metering point that serves appomatox Virginia Governor Terry Mcaullife has also declared a state of emergency. That means Public Safety agencies can devote every storm response and recovery. The Virginia National guard has already soldi
Police believe matthew abducted graham with the intention of having sexual relations with her. A week later, matthew drove away and wasnt found again until texas. Ay in meanwhile, the police chief said its important to remember the search for Hannah Graham continues. The more time that goes by, goingre difficult this is to become for everyone. I cant lose hope. And thats Carter Mountain orchard. On the top of that mountain, police were searching that area today. The police are also now concentrating their search in rural areas to the south of the city of charlottesville here. Police chief was asked today if they need to also be looking for Hannah Graham between here and texas now. He said hes not ruling anything out, but he really believes the finding her lies somewhere at least in the charlottesville. Thank you, tom. Jesse matthew, the man who reportedly the last person to see Hannah Graham, appeared in court for the first time today in galveston, texas. He is charged with abduction i
Highpowered weapons and what weve now learned about his threats before. And breaking news as we come on, the governor, the sex scandal and the resignation just moments ago. Good evening. Its great to have you with us here on a monday night. And we begin tonight with the Deadly School shooting in San Bernardino, california. And that terrifying message that went out to parents today. Authorities say a man with a gun checked in at the office and headed straight to a classroom. He shot and killed a female teacher. And two Young Students were shot, too. Tonight, we learned one has not survived. He then killed himself. Parents rushing to the scene, griefstricken. Tonight, the police chief now with a possible motive. Abcs Kayna Whitworth on the scene for us. Reporter tonight, those troubling images. Young children evacuating an Elementary School after shots rang out, crossing a Basketball Court in formation to get to safety. This girl was for transitional kindergarten. I didnt know what was h