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A car fire in Roanoke County, Virginia, has spread to a 75-acre brush fire, with 60% containment reported by the Virginia Department of Forestry. Two houses are being protected with no immediate threat, and crews from Salem Fire are assisting in the firefighting efforts. Drivers are urged to avoid the area to make room for firefighting gear, and crews are expected to continue working into Tuesday with no reported injuries.
A couple from Roanoke County, Virginia, arrived in Israel as the conflict unfolded, experiencing explosions and seeking shelter in a bunker. Annette and Quigg Lawrence were leading a group on a visit to Israel when they learned of the conflict upon landing. They were staying in Netanya when explosions shook their hotel during dinner, prompting them to take refuge in a bunker. Despite a sleepless night, the Lawrences are safe and making plans to return home as soon as possible.
Community members in Roanoke County, Virginia, are engaged in an ongoing debate over recently passed LGBTQ+ school policies. Supporters of the policies attended a school board meeting to voice their concerns about potential harm to students with abusive or unsupportive parents. However, there were also individuals who expressed their support for the policies, citing biblical reasons. The meeting remained relatively calm, unlike previous ones where arrests were made. The school board acknowledged the diverse viewpoints and emphasized their commitment to providing a quality education for all students.
Interstate 81 northbound in Roanoke County, Virginia, is closed at mile marker 140 due to a tractor trailer crash. The closure of the north left lane, right lane, and right shoulder is causing traffic delays, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Roanoke County officials and residents are optimistic about the changes that will come with the new ownership of Tanglewood Mall by Hackney Real Estate Partners. The mall will be expanded to fit modern needs, with a mixture of goods, services, retail, and experience. Roanoke County plans to improve transportation around the mall, and construction of the diverging diamond interchange with route 419 and route 220 will begin in 2024. Despite the changes, mall walkers hope to continue using the space as an indoor track.
Tanglewood Mall in Roanoke, Virginia, is set for a major expansion under new ownership, with Hackney Real Estate Partners leading the redevelopment. Carilion is opening a mental health facility in 2023, while a Chili's restaurant will open in late April or early May 2023, and a Popeye's restaurant is under construction. A Sketchers shoe store will also open this spring.