Southwest Virginia Rebuilds, Candidates Spar, and Tips to Halt Holiday Theft

In this episode, we highlight how Virginians are rallying to support one another after Hurricane Helene, with a food and water drive taking place at the Salem Civic Center. Roanoke College political expert Jonathan Snow breaks down the Vice Presidential debate, focusing on JD Vance’s dodge of January 6th questions and Tim Walz’s missed opportunities on immigration. We’ll also dive into other major local stories: a small plane crash in Bedford County, the latest on threats at Blacksburg High, an armed robbery in Roanoke County, and the only debate between Senator Tim Kaine and challenger Hung Cao. Additionally, we cover infrastructure challenges, crime prevention efforts, and a special report on Roanoke’s holiday crime meeting for local businesses. Don’t miss these top stories and more!