Dozens of homes damaged at this hour after a devestating storm moved through parts of our area. And all of this devestation centered around the evergreen area in appomattox county. We have Live Team Coverage of the powerful storm that swept through our area this afternoon. Chief meteorologist john carroll is live in the pinpoint Weather Center to break down how this storm played out. But first lets get out to wfxrs solina lewis shes live in evergreen that got hit by the brunt of this storm. Solina . Live shot showing damage45 homes damaged or destroyed. 7 people are hurt, and emergency missing person at this hour. Lets take a look at some of that video from earlier today to show you some more of that damage. The video you see now is a mobile home that was destoryed by the storm. You can see emergency crews on scene and you can also see there isnt much left to that building. Neighbors say theyre just hoping the people thanks johnLive Team Coverage with wfxrs bill wadell. Fxrs bill cover
Public meeting. This after accusations of misconduct and missing money. There were even threats of violence. School district Officials Say those rumors and accusations are not true questions arose at the school back on february 12th after longtime principal frank dent suddenly resigned citing personal and family reasons. Then days later, dents assistant principal amy puckett asks to be reassigned. She had been with the School District in that role for nearly two years. On thursday, a possible threat of violence against the school prompted increased security and parents getting no prior notification. That left many parents with Unanswered Questions and School Leaders allowing execused absences at both the middle school and the high school. As wfxrs bill wadell reports, while many Unanswered Questions do remain with both parents and students, Officials Say theyre doing what they can to ease concerns. 00 00 00 0500 20 00 25 Tom Mccracken i as well have heard embezzlement and fraud and all
Thank you for choosing good day virginia. Its wednesday february 17. Im january keaton. And im even though roads are in much better shape this morning than they were yesterday morning, there are still a few hazards to keep an eye on as you head out the door today. Meteoologist Taylor Kanost is keeping an eye on the roads this morning in Roanoke County. Thanks to the warm conditions yesterday, city and vdot crews were able to get a lot accomplished yesterday. Most major roads have been cleared of all of the trees that, most roads including secondary neighborhood streets appear to be clear of snow at this point. However, we arent completely out of the woods just yet. Temperatures are expected to hover right around the freezing mark this morning in roanoke and other portions of southwest virginia which means black ice could be an not drop below freezing, all of the snowmelt will pond on the roads. Bottom line is most of you shouldnt have any trouble getting where you need to go today, but
Governor Terry Mcauliffe declaring a state of emergency. After powerful, deadly storms sweep through the commonwealth. Good morning. Its thursday, january 25th thanks for joining us here on good day virginia. Im january keaton. And im kyle benjamin. Four people are dead and dozens more are injured across virginia after Severe Weather strikes wednesday afternoon. The storms swept through appomattox county in the evergreen community, killing one man and injuring seven others. Right now, there are reports that a tornado touched down in evergreen. Official confirmation would come from a National Weather Service Survey team. No word yet on appomattox county. Heres what it looked like on wednesday evening along route 460 in appomattox county. The high winds damaged dozens of homes some are missing their roofothers are missing walls as rescue crews from across the region raced to the scene, our crews saw neighbors pitching in, helping families search through damaged homes. One woman says she
Of what were once slave houses. Members say county leaders are planning to build a Shell Building on the hill. And as wfxrs Sophia Borrelli tells us, ralliers think that would disgrace the memories of their ancestors. 0 13 0 220 56 1 061 07 1 17 nats of amazing gracesongs nat of poemsand poems to celebrate those who lived on this hill long before any of us were born. Stephen clinton support of not moving houses to show respect and admiration and honor a society that had a lot more to do with the building of this country than weve acknowledged in the past. The friends of greenfield preston Plantation Group held a ceremony. Some like Stephen Clinton are hoping county leaders will see the support and reevaluate their decision to move these historic slave homes. Stephen clinton support of not moving houses perhaps we can stop the action that is preceding right now and Work Together for a solution that suits all of the parties involved. Nat of ceremony Shirley Johnson lewis says she is a de