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COMPLETE COVERAGE: Storm damage across southwest Virginia

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May 27, 2024

COMPLETE COVERAGE: Storm damage across southwest Virginia

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Strong storms caused widespread damage throughout many of our hometowns Sunday night. Below is a compilation of WDBJ7′s coverage.

Salem storm damage consistent with EF-1 tornado, NWS says

A team from the National Weather Service surveyed damage in Salem on Monday. The agency confirmed an EF-1 tornado hit the area.

WATCH STORY HERE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/27/salem-storm-damage-consistent-with-ef-1-tornado-nws-says/

Storm rips roof off Roanoke business, damages another

Sunday evening’s storm ripped the roof off of a Roanoke asphalt business. The entire roof had blown off of one building and onto another causing significant damage, according to Roanoke Fire & EMS.

WATCH STORY HERE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/27/storm-rips-roof-off-roanoke-business-damages-others/

Trees fall on cabin, campers, vehicles at Jellystone Park

Trees fell on a cabin, two campers, and two vehicles at a Rockbridge County camping site. Despite the damage, officials say no one was injured.

WATCH STORY HERE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/27/trees-fall-cabin-campers-vehicles-jellystone-park/

Funnel cloud spotted moments before damaging storm hit Salem

Moments before the damage, Tyler Anderson was out watching the storm with his children and captured what looked like a funnel cloud on camera. Shortly after, video shows what may have been debris being lofted into the air in what may have been a brief tornado.

WATCH STORY HERE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/27/widespread-damage-after-storm-hits-salem/

“I don’t wish it on anybody” People in Salem speak out after tornado damages their homes

The aftermath of an EF-1 tornado left people in Salem stunned. Salem residents spoke out about the storm damage on their homes.

WATCH STORY HERE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/27/i-dont-wish-it-anybody-people-salem-speak-out-after-tornado-damages-their-homes/

EF-1 Tornado strikes Northview Apartments in Salem, damaging homes and trapping cars

An EF-1 tornado hit the Northview Apartments in Salem last night, causing significant damage to homes and vehicles and trapping several cars under fallen trees.

WATCH STORY HERE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/27/ef-1-tornado-strikes-northview-apartments-salem-damaging-homes-trapping-cars/

Narrows Fire Department offers light of hope to residents after a day without power

Narrows Fire Department opened their doors to the public for charging and cooling while waiting for the power to come back on.

WATCH STORY HERE: https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/05/27/narrows-fire-department-offers-light-hope-residents-after-day-without-power/

Storm knocks out power to more than 100,000 people

More than 100,000 people in Virginia and West Virginia who use Appalachian Power lost power due to Sunday’s storm.

As of Monday morning, about 25,000 Virginia customers were still without power.

Crews were in the field Monday assessing damage, including downed wires and broken poles.

There were more than 1,660 locations where repairs needed to be made in order for power to be restored, the company said in an update at 11:30 a.m. Monday.

Appalachian Power said it requested an additional 1,000-plus storm response workers to help, with teams coming in from Alabama, Michigan and the Carolinas to assist in restoration efforts.

Power is expected to be restored late Monday night for people in Bedford, Carroll, Franklin, Floyd, Grayson, Henry and Patrick counties, the company said, with all other areas of Virginia having power back by late Tuesday night.

Charging and cooling stations opened in Giles County

To help those impacted by power outages caused by Sunday’s storms, charging and cooling stations were opened in Giles County.

As of 7:30 p.m. Monday, there are still 2,482 customers without power.

Charging and cooling stations were opened at the Narrows Fire Department Activity Building located at 133 Center Steet in Narrows and at the Giles Lifesaving and Rescue Squad Building located at 175 Industrial Park Drive in Pearisburg.

Charging and cooling stations at Narrows Fire Department and Giles Rescue will close at 9:00 p.m.

Pembroke Fire Department will remain open until 11:00 p.m.

Residents in need of assistance are encouraged to call (540) 921-3842.

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Virginia High School Football Top 25 State Rankings – Nov. 24, 2025

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November 24, 2025

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Virginia High School Football Top 25 State Rankings – Nov. 24, 2025

After an impressive inaugural season, The Saint James Performance Academy has a spot in the latest High School on SI Virginia Top 25 poll.

St James, which debuts at No. 9, posted an 8-1 mark, only losing to national No. 1 Saint Frances Academy (Md.) in its season finale. St. James posted a win over perennial Maryland powerhouse Our Lady of Good Counsel.

Thomas Dale also joins the Top 25 at No. 22 after eliminating then-No. 14 Manchester in the Virginia Class 6 Region A playoffs. Thomas Dale (10-1) next plays at No. 1 Oscar Smith in the region final Friday.

Oscar Smith, in pursuit of a second straight Virginia Class 6 state title, is followed by Maury, Varina, Green Run and King’s Fork. Huguenot, Benedictine College Prep, Saint James and Louisa County make up the rest of the Top 10.

Here’s this week’s High School on SI Virginia football Top 25:

Previous rank: No. 1

Record: 10-1

Last week: Defeated Lloyd C. Bird, 50-0, Virginia Class 6 Region A semifinal

This week: vs. No. 22 Thomas Dale, Virginia Class 6 Region A final, Nov. 28

Previous rank: No. 2

Record: 11-1

Last week: Defeated Warwick, 42-10, Virginia Class 5 Region B semifinal

This week: at No. 5 King’s Fork, Virginia Class 5 Region B final, Nov. 28

Previous rank: No. 3

Record: 10-2

Last week: Defeated then-No. 13 Dinwiddie, 14-0, Virginia Class 4 Region B semifinal

This week: vs. No. 7 Huguenot, Virginia Class 4 Region B final, Nov. 29

Previous rank: No. 4

Record: 11-0

Last week: Defeated Salem-Virginia Beach, 28-3, Virginia Class 5 Region A semifinal

This week: vs. No. 13 Indian River, Virginia Class 5 Region A final, Nov. 28

Previous rank: No. 5

Record: 11-1

Last week: Defeated Bethel, 45-28, Virginia Class 5 Region B semifinal

This week: vs. No. 2 Maury, Virginia Class 5 Region B final, Nov. 28

Previous rank: No. 6

Record: 10-1

Last week: Defeated John Champe, 41-0, Virginia Class 5 Region D semifinal

This week: vs. No. 14 RIverbend, Virginia Class 5 Region D final, Nov. 28

Previous rank: No. 8

Record: 11-1

Last week: Defeated then-No. 7 Louisa County, 34-11, Virginia Class 4 Region B semifinal

This week: vs. No. 3 Varina, Virginia Class 4 Region B final, Nov. 29

Previous rank: No. 10

Record: 11-1

SEASON COMPLETE – VISAA DIVISION I CHAMPION

Previous rank: Not ranked

Record: 8-1

SEASON COMPLETE

Previous rank: No. 7

Record: 11-1

Last week: Lost to then-No. 8 Huguenot, 34-11, Virginia Class 4 Region B semifinal

SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 4 REGION B SEMIFINALIST

Previous rank: No. 11

Record: 9-2

SEASON COMPLETE – VISAA DIVISION I FINALIST

Previous rank: No. 12

Record: 12-0

Last week: Defeated Thomas Jefferson-Richmond, 20-13, Virginia Class 2 Region A semifinal

This week: vs. Poquoson, Virginia Class 2 Region A final, Nov. 28

Previous rank: No. 15

Record: 10-2

Last week: Defeated Cox, 42-3, Virginia Class 5 Region A semifinal

This week: at No. 4 Green Run, Virginia Class 5 Region A final, Nov. 28

Previous rank: No. 17

Record: 11-0

Last week: Defeated Potomac Falls, 56-6, Virginia Class 5 Region D semifinal

This week: at No. 6 Stone Bridge, Virginia Class 5 Region D final, Nov. 28

Previous rank: No. 13

Record: 11-1

Last week: Lost to No. 3 Varina, 14-0, Virginia Class 4 Region B semifinal

SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 4 REGION B SEMIFINALIST

Previous rank: No. 16

Record: 9-3

Last week: Defeated William Fleming, 37-7, Virginia Class 5 Region C semifinal

This week: vs. Hermitage, Virginia Class 5 Region C final, Nov. 28

Previous rank: No. 18

Record: 11-1

Last week: Defeated Smithfield, 35-6, Virginia Class 4 Region A semifinal

This week: vs. Phoebus, Virginia Class 4 Region A final, Nov. 28

Previous rank: No. 19

Record: 7-2

SEASON COMPLETE

Previous rank: No. 21

Record: 9-2

SEASON COMPLETE – VISAA DIVISION II CHAMPION

Previous rank: No. 23

Record: 9-2

Last week: Defeated Fairfax, 28-7, Virginia Class 6 Region C semifinal

This week: vs. Lake Braddock, Virginia Class 6 Region C final, Nov. 29

Previous rank: No. 24

Record: 10-2

Last week: Defeated then-No. 9 Battlefield, 21-6, Virginia Class 6 Region B semifinal

This week: vs. No. 23 Woodbridge, Virginia Class 6 Region B final, Nov. 28

Previous rank: Not ranked

Record: 10-1

Last week: Defeated then-No. 14 Manchester, 27-21, Virginia Class 6 Region A semifinal

This week: at No. 1 Oscar Smith, Virginia Class 6 Region A final, Nov. 28

Previous rank: No. 25

Record: 11-1

Last week: Defeated Colonial Forge, 35-34, Virginia Class 6 Region B semifinal

This week: at No. 21 North Stafford, Virginia Class 6 Region B final, Nov. 28

Previous rank: No. 9

Record: 10-2

Last week: Lost to then-No. 24 North Stafford, 21-6, Virginia Class 6 Region B semifinal

SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 6 REGION B SEMIFINALIST

Previous rank: No. 14

Record: 10-2

Last week: Lost to Thomas Dale, 27-21, Virginia Class 6 Region A semifinal

SEASON COMPLETE – VIRGINIA CLASS 6 REGION A SEMIFINALIST

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Virginia Beach fire displaces two adults, claims life of pet

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November 24, 2025

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Virginia Beach fire displaces two adults, claims life of pet

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James Franklin appears on ESPN broadcast during Virginia Tech-Miami

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November 22, 2025

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James Franklin appears on ESPN broadcast during Virginia Tech-Miami

Newly hired Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin was on-site for the Hokies’ game against Miami on Saturday, Nov. 22, and made a brief appearance with the ESPN broadcast crew.

Franklin, wearing a Virginia Tech hoodie, explained his decision to the job.

“I think the first thing is, they were very aggressive from the beginning,” Franklin, who was fired by Penn State in October, told ESPN. “They had a plan in place, it wasn’t like, ‘let’s work through this together.’ they already had a plan in place, which I think was very helpful in the process.

Franklin led the Nittany Lions to the College Football Playoff semifinals last season and entered 2025 with huge expectations with numerous returning starters. However, Penn State lost three consecutive games to Oregon, UCLA and Northwestern before Franklin was fired in October.

Franklin is now tasked with revitalizing Virginia Tech, which has won more than seven games just twice since 2018.

Legendary coach Frank Beamer, the best coach in Virginia Tech history, also gave Franklin his blessing, signifying his confidence in the Hokies’ next leader.

“I got a ton of respect for what he has been able to do across his career, but obviously specifically here at Virginia Tech. So I wanted to call him to pay respect, number one. He built this program. Everybody loves him and his family. … I called Frank Beamer, I said, ‘Coach, about to make this decision. Before I do, I want your blessing to be sure you’d comfortable with me taking over your program.’”

Franklin hasn’t coached, and won’t coach a Virginia Tech game until 2026, but he accomplished an important first step since being officially introduced Nov. 19.

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