Aidens favorite hockey team, the Boston Bruins play. They flew from raleigh to boston, and were greated by the Boston Bruins mascot and ice girls at the gate. Leo won the trip after writing an essay in september about why he and his son deserved to see the team play. Leo also got to go out on the ice between the 2nd and 3rd periods to take a shot at the net. He won an autographed puck and a team autographed stick. We all know what a big hockey fan leo is, so i can just imagine how much fun he had during his trip. Marco rubio is hoping Campaign Stops in virginia can give him the push he needs on super tuesday. Wdbj7s Christian Heilman was at the rally at Roanoke College last night and has more about the event. These are the kind of days Everyone Wants to be back in college. Its also one Patrick Stone probably wont forget. Patrick stone, coming to hear rubio 00594014 its a great opportunity. Its not where a president ial candidate comes to you, you know . 00594621 this is the first time a major president ial candidate ever visited the college. Cullen truett doesnt agree with rubio, but wants to hear what he thinks. Cullen truett, coming to hear rubio 00495423 its about doing your civic duty to be an informed citizen. Everybody bases their support on what they get on heresay, but they dont actually have the evidence of what that candidate said to back it up. Nats cheering rubio didnt waste any time before attacking frontrunner donald trump. Marco rubio this matters because whas at stake here is the future of the conservative moveemnt. We cant turn over the conservative movement to a con artist. The latest cbs news poll puts rubio 13 points behind trump in virginia. In the last hours before super tuesday, rubio wants his message of change to change voters minds. Marco rubio the American Dream is in a lot of trouble and it will continue be in a lot of touble if we lose this election. It appears it may have worked for some in the crowd. Strong values. I found him. I enjoyed it. Christian heilman, wdbj7 our political analysts say rubio needs to start winning states in order to have a shot at the republican nomination. Super tuesday is the first opportunity to do that. Wdbj7 analyst bob denton says rubios stump speech was quite good. Bob denton, political analyst 07193620 07194606 we certainly see that in some ways trumps attacks are more vicious than rubios, but he did it tonight with alot of humor. He says im going to have fun with this. He said that several times. Harry wilson, wdbj7 senior political analyst 07232212 a lot of people never see is that he actually did talk about issues and at the end he talked about his story and the family story and i think thats really the strength of the rubio message. 07233004 wdbj7 senior political analyst harry wilson says rubio is in a fight with ted cruz to see who can survive the longest in the race. Donald trump will be speaking at Radford University later today. Wdbj7 political analyst bob denton says its not surprising trump picked this part of the state. He says central and southwest Virginia Republican areas. Bob denton, political analyst 07200620 its going to be a spectacle. Its going to be donald trump. Whatever he wants to say. He has somewhat of a stump speech but hes going to excite the crowd as a spectacle and of course he hopes to get the headlines. 07201713 donald trump will be visiting Radford University later this morning. The event starts at noon, and doors open at 10 a. M. Wdjb7 will be at todays event and we will live stream it on wdbj7. Com democratic candidate Hillary Clinton is also in virginia today. She will make stops in Northern Virginia and hampton roads. cold toss to brent arekimberly good morning to you thought about how mild it is outside these are the current temperatures this is how much warmer it is today that it was this time yesterday eighteen degrees warmer in royal oak ten degrees warmer down towards atlanta but notice some colder air back behind us a that is like the warm weather just hang tight its can alas for couple more days and we have some clouds and the moved in thats whats holding those temperatures up just a little bit some rain moving in with this we disturbance not getting any thunder added this but can expect just a some showers and move into the allegheny highlands in a Virginia West Virginia border counties and you try to sneak into the area later on this morning this is a very very quick mover you can see just a quick moving line right there so once it moves through what lab increasing sunshine for the rest of the day will to you will notice especially already in the mountains its very very breezy in fact we need and hot springs at forty seven mileperhour gust about a thirty mileperhour gusts in bluefield rita see those winds pick up as well as this disturbance moves through today so temperatures right now id fifties and send roanoke we got fifty one in danville forty nine and wytheville also the bluefield and forty seven and hot springs and the rain will move through here today were expecting couple dry days and then tuesday night into lighter showers47 and hot springs and the rain will move through here today were expecting couple dry days and then tuesday night into wednesday expecting some lighter showers as this moves through but and him an inch of rain possible with this they come high temperatures again running easily into the 60s today and tomorrow were looking again a chance of some rain tuesday night into wednesday and working to close eye on friday to because we could have some lighter showers a will come in here as we had toward the yes first part of friday right now looks i could be a wintry mix of those cooler temperatures could this be a winters last stand. We will see the a lot a lynchburg teen who was injured in a highprofile accident last fall has died after being hospitalized for months. Ivy adkins died saturday afternoon. Her family reported the news on a social media page that was set up after her accident. Adkins and her cousin, natalie matthews, were badly injured in october when the car they were riding in crashed in the lake vista neighborhood of investigators say they were riding with christian riddle, who was driving a stolen car. Hes facing criminal charges related to the accident. A grand jury is scheduled to take up his case on tuesday. A virginia teen has been charged with threatening her school through social media, using emojis of a gun, bomb and knife. Emoji symbols are used on mobile devices and sometimes take the place of words. The Washington Post reports the middle School Student posted the message on instagram back in december. The post also included the words kill and meet me in the library tuesday. According to a search warrant, the girl acknowledged she put up the post under another students name. Shes charged with threatening the school and computer harassment. Tomorrow is the last day for candidates to file as independents in the race for roanokes next mayor. So far no one has announced a challenge to now democratic nominee and current councilman sherman lea. The reverend and consultant beat doctor David Trinkle in the democratic primary and with no other candidates challenging him, he could run yesterday on wdbj7 sunday morning, anchor chris hurst asked lea if that was good for voters. Chris hurst do you wish there was more competition in the process, more voices out there through may . Through the election . Sherman lea, candidate for roanoke mayor well i feel like there are voices out there anyway. I feel like there have been voices and ive shared after 12 years on city council, i think most people know the things that i stand for and have done. We Going Forward regardless of who the other candidate may be. Lea said he was happy to have trinkles endorsement after the primary and despite long wait times, he was happy to see such a large turnout. Community activist Martin Jeffrey has been considering a run as an independent but as of now he has not declared. For the first time in a while, there shouldnt be any weather problems on the roads. Well take a look at any other traffic alerts in your first i hometown traffic report. When you think of camping, you probably think of warmer weather. But theres such a thing as winter camping too after the break. Its february 29th. Ill tell you why were mornin. Bear springs road in giles county is flooded right now. You cant drive there from Kirk Cemetery road to eggleston road. Theres an emergency paving project this morning on i81 in botetourt county. The right southbound lane will be blocked near the arcadia exit for another 45 minutes. That work will start back up at 7 tonight. Crews are installing a water line today on Research Center drive in blacksburg. That road will be closed between pratt drive and kraft drive from eight this afternoon. It will stay closed daily during those hours until the project is finished. Were looking live at i64 in covington from a Virginia Department of transportation camera. There are no major issues to report so far this morning. In this weeks your hometown, we decided to talk about something you may not think of doing in the winteran overnight backpacking trip with some good ole fashion winter camping. I know you may be thinking, sleep outside when its cold, no thank you but how about a more positive spin on itits more like you get to enjoy the outdoors with less people, less bugs and less heat. You have to focus on three things. First as far as water goes, its easier in the winter. The natural water sources have more water in it this time of year so you can bring less and find a filter or Chemical Treatment to use for the natural water. And when you found a nice spot to stay the night, the key to staying warm while youre sleeping is making sure your sleeping bag off the have a pad and you have to make sure you have the right gear. Cotton is your enemy, wool socks are the best and having layers is key. 09 59 39 in the summer time theres only so many things you can do to cool off and theres only so many clothes that you can take off. In the winter time you can point more on to stay warm. You can always shed layers to stay cool in the winter and always add layers to stay warm when you are backpacking this time of year make sure you dont over do it. Have a plan and make sure youre prepared. But it seriously is a great time as you enjoy your hometown with more solitude. An organization in roanoke is working to help those with Developmental Disabilities lead fulfilling lives. Katies place is a nonprofit that teaches life skills to adults with these disabilities. From preparing meals and learning how to use every day appliances, to enjoying each others company, katies place strives to make life normal. The organization relys heavily on donations and volunteers. Right now, northern Roanoke Baptist Church is where katies place calls home, but soon a permanent home in the city parents say katies place has been a tremendous help. Lisa crowder parent it gives them a place. It gives them a place in the community, it helps them to integrate out into the community and they make friends, they have a life, just like you and i do. Katies place is looking to expand, add more staff and accept more people for day service. The facility will be moving to a house like setting in Downtown Roanoke sometime in march. Its been a tradition in our area for close to 30 years. Why the salem and Roanoke Valley coin show is so important to the community. And, an update thats been five years in the making is finally complete at a church in vinton. What leaders hope bring to the area. Uphere would attract those umbrellas just in case again some showers are moving in this morning complements of a very week front outside can a bring some colder air in today or even tomorrow but by the middle part of the week wava couple here to some lighter showers a will had into the amount locations is morning long the Virginia West Virginia border counties in a few diesels along the i eighty one quarter but really the one thing you notice when you step out the north how mild it is fifty six now rona could got fifties down in atlanta theres a cold weather back to the west of us and chicagoans what will notice moving in here by the middle part of the week highs rent sixty three and rona today sixty four smith mountlake about sixty three and bedford you get up to sixty five and brought neil getting close to seventy degrees if you spots across the south side withmostly sunny skies their the afternoon to the new river valley get some lighter showers especially along the border counties today will have clouds is morning and then afternoon sunshine get up to about 58 in covington 52 and hot springs in close to sixty degrees and newcastle heres your overnight lows will have clout the move back in once against mild temperatures closing in on forty five degrees and the seventy forecast is getting tomorrow notice partly cloudy skies for tuesday the tuesday night into wednesday morning we have some rain that will move in a does look very light about a tenth of an inch to maybe a quarter minutes in some of our amount communities they clearing out breezy for the rest of the day but it will bring cooler temperatures and relaxin be dropping temperature wise to the afternoon and into the upper 40s and low 50s and will stay pretty chilly through the end of the we can some like wintry mix early so friday morning but the low quite a big storm just a quick moving system and perhaps and the salem and Roanoke Valley coin show this weekend. More than 20 dealers from across the country set up shop to show off what they had to offer. Those who took part spent the day buying and trading coins, paper money, medals, tokens and more. Some of the items even dated back to ancient times. Vendors say these shows really help bring the community together. Bill griller vendor most of the people that collect are average everyday working people. Theyre in it for the fun of it. Theyre in it for the also the children that are coming along. The coin show has been a tradition in our area for around 30 years, and there are 4 events annually. According to coin zipdotcom, the next show is scheduled for may 21st through the 22nd. Members of lynn haven Baptist Church in vinton are celebrating a major renovation. The church held a dedication and ribboncutting ceremony yesterday for an upgrade they have been planning for five years. Take a look at what the educational wing used to look like. Now, the church has revamped it to include a new kitchen, games, and a place for youth to worship. Leaders say they hope the renovation has an impact on Church Members but also the vinton community. Jason roth student minister for this space what we hope is that, its not just a space for the church to have their activities but rather its a place that becomes a hub of activity for the community and that the lives that come through here will be impacted in such a way, that we will be growing the future leaders of this community. The church is planning to renovate a childrens wing and center as well. In sports, we have your game day highlights, as Virginia Tech takes on wake forest with hopes of in a row. Virginia techs Mens Basketball Team picksup a big lateseason win at wake forest, plus Lynchburg College sweeps the odac tournament. Heres karen loftus with more. Good morning loftus with your look at sports. Virginia techs Mens Basketball Team in action sunday, hitting the road as were quickly approaching the acc tournament. Tech looking for their thirdstraight acc victory, taking on wake forest. Right out of the gate, justin bibbs catches fire. He knocksdown a slew of three pointers, racking up 11 points in the first eight minutes of the game. He ends up with a gamehigh 22. Seth allen also had it going in the first half, with three of his 14 here. Bibbs and allen combining for 20 of the hokies first 25 points. Zach leday starts to come on later in the first. He throws it down, on his way to 17 and 8 on the night. But the hokies only up one at the break. In the 2nd, the freshman, chris clarke, working hard. Puts back his own miss. He had 6 and 6 off the bench. And just as big as bibbs was to the first half, Justin Robinson was to the 2nd. He drives, getting the bucket and the foul. Tech wins it, 8174. Heres zac glover with more from winstonsalem. Tech was only 16 on the road in acc play, but after collecting two road victories in the past six days, head coach, buzz williams, says its just another area the hokies have improved. Buzz williams as played itself out, i think that were that they are playing more for one another more. I think they better identify the recipe from which that we have to play, and i think that all of good signs. The last couple of games, weve been clicking well together. Were kind of getting back to ourselves, and i think we played really tough tonight, on offense and defense, and im proud of my team for that. So i think we just have to learn to keep going from this. Zac glover with the win, the hokies move to 88 in conference play, quadrupling the number of acc victories they had from a year ago. And more importantly, theyve also ensured themselves a first round bye in the upcoming acc tournament. In winstonsalem, north carolina, zac glover, wdbj7. The mens odac college and the top seed and regular season champs from Lynchburg College. Early on, Hidden Valley product daniel rowe spots up and nails the 3 pointer as part of a 9oh lynchburg run to open the game. Checkingin with randolph, corey brown gets to the rack and gets the shot to go. Lynhchburg though, t