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A Roanoke family is suing Delta and KLM airlines for $200,000 after alleging they were bitten by bed bugs during a flight, causing injuries and loss of belongings, and claiming the incident ruined their vacation.
Vice Mayor Joe Cobb narrowly won the Roanoke mayoral race against former Mayor David Bowers by a margin of 59 votes, with the final count at 15,221 to 15,162. The results were finalized after counting absentee and provisional ballots, which took eight days post-election. Bowers expressed concerns about the election process, while Cobb thanked the electoral staff and emphasized the importance of every vote. There are no automatic recounts in Virginia, but candidates can petition for one within ten days of certification.
35-year-old Stephen Johnson of Roanoke has been arrested on federal and felony charges after allegedly making threatening posts on Snapchat directed at local schools, including one involving a school shooting. The FBI and Roanoke Police conducted the investigation, tracing the threats back to Johnson's Snapchat account, which was associated with student email addresses from Roanoke City Public Schools. The school system closed as a precaution, and additional copycat threats were made after Johnson's arrest. The investigation is ongoing, and Johnson is facing federal charges for communicating threats and threats toward schools.
A 35-year-old man, Stephen-Karl Johnson, was arrested on a federal criminal complaint for posting threatening messages on a Snapchat group used by students at Patrick Henry High School, leading to the closure of public schools in Roanoke. He was charged with communicating a threat to injure another person and faces additional charges in Roanoke. The FBI and local police are investigating additional anonymous threats towards the school, believed to be "copycat" threats, and are working to hold the perpetrators accountable.
David Adam McFall, a 39-year-old man from Roanoke, Virginia, was shot and killed by police after he shot a Roanoke City Police officer. McFall was a person of interest in a Roanoke homicide from the previous week. The injured officer's name has not been released, and the Virginia State Police are conducting an investigation into the incident.
Roanoke Fire-EMS crews are currently working to extinguish a structure fire on Dale Avenue Southeast in Roanoke City. Officials have asked the public to avoid the area, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
Julie Atkins, owner of AllSports Cafe in Roanoke and Salem, is honoring her late son Lucas, who died at 23 from complications of diabetes, by raising money for the American Diabetes Association during National Diabetes Month. All month, Atkins is hosting fundraising events at her restaurants, with all proceeds going to the organization. On National Diabetes Day, November 14, 15 percent of all sales from both stores will be donated. Atkins is also selling blue ribbons where customers can write messages to hang in the restaurant's windows. Atkins hopes to support those living with diabetes and raise awareness about the disease.
The Southeast Open wrestling tournament, hosted by Virginia Tech in Roanoke, Virginia, will feature a range of weight classes and divisions, including an Open and a Freshman/Sophomore division. The article provides a comprehensive list of all the registered wrestlers by weight class and division, representing various schools such as Virginia Tech, Oregon State, West Virginia, Campbell, and more.
An 81-year-old man named James Herman Smith, who was reported missing in Roanoke, Virginia, has been found, according to the police. The Virginia State Police had issued a senior alert on behalf of the Roanoke Police Department to locate Smith.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting in Roanoke, Virginia. The Roanoke Police Department responded to reports of shots fired and found the injured man with serious gunshot wounds outside a residence. He was transported to the hospital for treatment, and no arrests have been made yet. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
A man was shot and killed in Northwest Roanoke, Virginia, marking the 21st homicide in the city this year. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, and the victim was found outside a vehicle with serious injuries. Despite receiving immediate care, he later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Roanoke Police are actively investigating the case and searching for a suspect. The shooting follows recent press conference addressing gun violence in the city, where authorities pledged to crack down on such incidents.
A man was found dead with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle in Roanoke, Virginia. The police are currently investigating the incident and have not yet identified any suspects.
Roanoke City Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday morning, where a woman sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. No arrests have been made yet, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police.
A bear that was removed from a tree in downtown Roanoke has been euthanized by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) due to being malnourished and unable to survive or be rehabilitated. Weighing only 35 pounds, the bear was determined to be around a year and a half old and was thought to be a cub initially.
Roanoke Police are urging the public to avoid the Market Square area in downtown Roanoke after a bear cub sighting. They are asking people to give the bear its space and are monitoring the situation with the assistance of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.