WFIR News Express 1-8-24

The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office says a body was found inside a smoldering car yesterday. The Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department is discussing ways to prevent a possible kitchen fire. An Elliston man, who was found guilty of accompanying rioters into the US Capitol on January 6th in 2021, has been acquitted on two of the six charges against him. Republicans have set their sights on higher education reform since three university presidents failed to answer “yes” or “no” to whether calling for genocide of the Jewish people is against each school’s rules on bullying and harassment. The owner of independent book store, War on Books, announced over the weekend that the brick and mortar location on 5th Street in downtown Roanoke is shutting down. Chances are you have heard of dry January, where people try to go without drinking alcohol for one month. Instead of cocktails many often drink their non-alcoholic cousin, a mocktail. A downtown Roanoke restaurant is closing for good. "Crescent City Bourbon and BBQ" -- on Salem Ave. near the intersection with Market Street -- posted on Facebook that they are closing January 31st.