FloydFest 2026 Recap, Missing Teen Found in Blacksburg, School Zone Speed Cameras | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 28, 2026

Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Tuesday, July 28, 2026.In this episode of Roanoke Valley’s Morning News, hosts Joey Self and Ian Price recap the music and community spirit of FloydFest 2026 while bringing you the latest regional news across Southwest Virginia. We cover the arrest of a Blacksburg man after a missing out-of-state teenager was discovered in his home, new automated speed cameras coming to local school zones, and a historic street renaming in Roanoke's Gainsboro neighborhood.FloydFest 2026 Recap: Thousands gathered in Floyd County for a weekend of music and mountain culture, highlighted by performances from Austin-based Valley Flower and FloydFest CEO John McBroom taking the stage with Blue Mule and Kerosene Willy.Missing Wisconsin Teen Found in Blacksburg: Police arrested Owen Lars Anderson on abduction and child abuse charges after discovering a missing Wisconsin teenager inside his home during a domestic disturbance call. Anderson was armed with handguns, 14 loaded magazines, and knives.Agricultural Fuel & Freight Squeeze: Rising global fuel prices and heavy delivery charges are severely impacting Southwest Virginia livestock farmers, forcing local growers to cut back and buy only immediately necessary supplies.Blacksburg School Zone Speed Cameras: Automated speed enforcement cameras are being installed near Gilbert Linkous Elementary and Blacksburg Middle School. A 30-day warning period begins August 10, followed by $100 civil citations starting September 9.Active Shooter Drill in Henry County: First responders, law enforcement, and school personnel conducted a full-scale active shooter and reunification training exercise at Magna Vista High School.Cell Tower Copper Theft: Campbell County deputies are searching for two masked suspects who cut locks and stole nearly $5,000 worth of copper wire and equipment from a Verizon work trailer on Ansty Road.Gainsboro Street Renamed: Roanoke City Council voted unanimously to rename two blocks of 2nd Street NE to "Bethel Davis Street" in honor of late preservation pioneers Evelyn Bethel and Helen Davis.Valley View Mall Arson Arrest: Police arrested 45-year-old Clifton Dwayne Delp for arson after firefighters extinguished a blaze involving 11 recycling pallets behind the Valley View Walmart.Virginia Pay Transparency Law: Employers across the state are adapting to a new law requiring good-faith pay ranges on all job postings and banning inquiries into an applicant's salary history.New River Pawpaw Fest Announced: Rising Silo Brewery in Blacksburg will host the 4th Annual Pawpaw Fest on September 19 to celebrate North America's largest native fruit.Roanoke Sheriff Recruiting Drive: Sheriff Antonio Hash hosted a hiring event at the Berglund Center to recruit dedicated school resource officers and deputies.LeBron James Signs with 76ers: The Philadelphia 76ers officially finalized a two-year contract with LeBron James, who revealed he chose Philadelphia after seriously considering retirement.Chiefs Training Camp Update: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is back on the field at training camp following last season's ACL tear, though his preseason status remains undecided.Rail Yard Dawgs Re-Sign Delury: The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs re-signed defenseman Trey Delury for his second season in the Star City.Minor League Baseball: The Salem Ridgeyaks head on the road tonight to open a series against Kannapolis.Stay informed on the go—subscribe to the WFIR News Express feed for your daily Roanoke Valley news updates.📌 Local & Regional Headlines🏆 WFIR Sports Wrap-Up