WFIR News Express 3-19-24

Emergency crews say a wildfire on North Mountain in the Catawba area of Roanoke County has grown to 13 to 14 acres. Authorities say as of yesterday the fire is 80 percent contained. Roanoke County emergency crews say a brush fire we told you about yesterday is estimated to be over 50 acres and 0% contained. Students and faculty at Averett University are remembering a professor who was found dead in Florida. Its hardly a shock, but as of one week ago the battle lines are set - President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will compete for a second term this November. Researchers say legal marijuana sales are not associated with increased use among adolescents. The analysis compared trends in marijuana use among middle school students in Nevada and New Mexico - during that study period, Nevada permitted retail sales of cannabis products while New Mexico did not.