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Storm cleanup continues in Salem
SALEM, Va. – It’s been two days since an EF-1 tornado hit Salem, and clean-up continues in the city. Salem resident Alejandro Castaneda said he’s mostly done with his cleanup, but he won’t forget what he saw that day. “I saw branches just flying, and I...
A Salem neighborhood is picking up the pieces after a tornado tore through the area
SALEM, Va. (WSET) — It was a scary night for folks in parts of Salem on Sunday as a tornado ripped through parts of the area. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touchdown in Salem on Sunday night. Officials confirmed this after surveying the area and assessing the damage.
Neighborhood rallies to clean up after tornado
SALEM, Va. – Debris and branches are littering one small Salem neighborhood. 10 News ran into Tom Willett, cleaning up a mess of branches. “My tree flew into my neighbor’s yard, took out his power, and we’re cleaning that all up,” Willett said. He said he...
‘We got pretty lucky’: Salem community sees damage, injuries following tornado
SALEM, VA – “I looked over here and I could see debris just spinning in the air just like that, and I said ‘it’s a tornado,’” Allen McDaniel said. Allen and Linda McDaniel have lived in Salem for decades - but tell 10 News a tornado was a first for them.
‘I don’t wish it on anybody’: Residents left stunned after EF-1 tornado rips through community
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ/Gray News) - The aftermath of an EF-1 tornado on Sunday left the residents of a Virginia town stunned. Carol Huynh lives on Riverside Drive in Salem, where several trees and power lines went down, destroying many personal items. “I’m thankful to God nobody was hurt,” she said....
Family Loses Foster Care License Amid Allegations of Retaliatory Actions by Local Social Services Director
Alleghany County, Va. (Virginian Review) — A family has lost their license to foster children in Alleghany, Botetourt, and Rockbridge counties, a decision they attribute to unilateral decisions made by the local Alleghany-Covington Department of Social Services (ACDSS). Corey Bowles and her husband have fostered over two dozen children across the three counties since August […] The post Family Loses Foster Care License Amid Allegations of Retaliatory Actions by Local Social Services Director appeared first on The Virginian Review.
COMPLETE COVERAGE: Storm damage across southwest Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Strong storms caused widespread damage throughout many of our hometowns Sunday night. Below is a compilation of WDBJ7′s coverage. Salem storm damage consistent with EF-1 tornado, NWS says. A team from the National Weather Service surveyed damage in Salem on Monday. The agency confirmed an...
Funnel cloud spotted moments before damaging storm hit Salem
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Parts of Salem saw widespread damage after a storm complex rolled through the area Sunday evening. Moments before the damage, Tyler Anderson was out watching the storm with his children and captured what looked like a funnel cloud on camera. Shortly after, video shows what may have been debris being lofted into the air in what may have been a brief tornado.
Roanoke City School Board approves transportation plan for the 2024-2025 school year
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - After months of discussion, transportation is changing at Roanoke City Public Schools as the school board has voted to adjust scheduling and geographic alignment. However, this wasn’t an easy decision as board members voiced their concerns about some of the recommendations. The changes include five...
Gusty storm line knocks out power to almost 60,000; possible tornado in Salem
Sunday’s storms originated in Oklahoma and left a trail of damage all the way to Virginia. Additional storms are expected on Memorial Day. The post Gusty storm line knocks out power to almost 60,000; possible tornado in Salem appeared first on Cardinal News.
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