WFIR News Express 11-27-23

The Matts Creek wildfire in Bedford County is 93 percent contained, according to the latest update from the US Forest Service. Some guests at Hotel Roanoke say it was frustrating that officials did not inform them about an active shooter hoax on Thanksgiving morning. A Virginia Republican not yet sworn into his first-time State Senate seat has already announced a run for Congress -- upsetting some in his party, not to mention the current G-O-P Representative. Virginia State Police say a 14-year-old is dead and a 16-year-old is in the hospital following a vehicle crash in Henry County. "The Elf on the Shelf Adventure," has returned to downtown Roanoke. The goal is to find all 16 "Scout Elves" that have been hidden in various retail shops. A Fairfax man recently hit the 5-million-dollar jackpot while playing the Virginia Lottery.