WFIR News Express 12-01-23

The chemical company blamed for contaminating parts of the Roanoke River with a so called forever chemical is set to pay at least 9 point 5 million dollars for the treatment of water from the Spring Hollow reservoir. Roanoke County Firefighters are discussing their experience dealing with the Matts Creek Wildfire. A new statewide poll finds that President Biden has lost considerable support among Virginia voters in the last six months, especially among a key group that often determines who wins elections. The State Corporation Commission has approved a rate increase for Appalachian Power that will add around 16 dollars to the average monthly bill of a residential customer.