In the case of the missing 14-year-old girl from Southwest Roanoke County, police now tell us:
As of 12:45 PM this subject has been located.
That’s all the information we have at this time.
Alexandria Renee’ Smauldon
The Roanoke County Police Department is currently investigating a missing juvenile. Alexandria Renee’ Smauldon was last seen at her South County home on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 around noon. Miss Smauldon is described as the following:
15 year old Black, Female
5’3″ 70 lbs
Black hair and Brown eyes
Unknown clothing description
Miss Smauldon also uses the nicknames of “Alley” and “Raven.” She may be in the company of Cory Barger.
If you have any information, please call the Roanoke County Police Department at 540-562-3265.
Submitted by Roanoke County Police
Radio station K92 is collecting bottled water to send to Oklahoma tornado victims at its Electric Road office
The Roanoke Times has more on this story.
Roanoke County is seeking interested citizens to join a new committee to help develop the next stage of the stormwater management programs for the County and the Town of Vinton. Due to regulatory requirements, the County anticipates significant changes in its stormwater programs and associated costs over the next several years.
Roanoke County hopes the Roanoke County Stormwater Advisory Committee (RCSWAC) will represent a wide range of interests, including individual citizens, home owner associations and civic leagues, developers, agricultural interests, local businesses, non-profit and religious organizations, large-acreage land owners and other groups impacted by the regulations. The ideal committee will represent a balanced and broad spectrum of viewpoints from across the County and Town of Vinton.
A more complete list of the many groups and organizations sought for the committee can be found on the county’s website at www.roanokecountyva.gov/swm.
Committee members will be educated about the County’s existing stormwater programs, regulatory requirements, and anticipated costs. The committee members will develop recommendations for the Board of Supervisors on the desired levels of stormwater services with associated costs, and also recommend possible funding strategies. The intent is to identify the fairest, most equitable, source of reliable revenue to operate the County’s stormwater programs. Funding strategies will have differing costs for different parts of the community, including homeowners, businesses, non-profits, religious organizations, and others.
Committee members will be expected to review briefing packets prior to meetings, attend approximately seven monthly meetings beginning in July, provide honest opinions, respect the viewpoints of other committee members, and work to develop consensus recommendations for the Board of Supervisors.
Interested citizens and organizations are encouraged to visit www.roanokecountyva.gov/swm for additional information and to complete and submit the application form for committee membership by June 8, 2013. County staff will review the applications and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for final approval. For additional information, contact David Henderson at (540) 772-2083 or email dhenderson@roanokecountyva.gov.
– Submitted by Gray Craig
As part of the Route 221 construction project in Roanoke County, traffic on Route 688 (Cotton Hill Road) will be reduced to one lane during the day near its intersection with Route 221 beginning Monday, May 13. The work will take approximately three weeks, weather permitting.
Flaggers will control traffic during the lane closures.
Traffic on Route 688 will be reduced to one lane from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day as crews work to construct and pave eastbound and westbound lanes for the new Route 688 bridge over Back Creek. The lane closures will be removed each evening allowing two-way traffic. Drivers will travel on stone material at times and should exercise caution.
On the first day of work, Monday, May 13, crews will begin at 8:30 a.m. and must work continuously in preparation for the upcoming temporary lane closures. On this day, if work is not completed by 4:30 p.m. the lane closures will be removed for the evening commute and then put back in place until the work is complete.
Motorists will need to watch for changing traffic patterns and delays in the area. Warning signs are in place to alert drivers
Once the construction is complete, traffic will be permanently placed on the new Route 688 bridge.
For traffic related information visit www.511Virginia.org .
Submitted by Virginia Department of Transportation
Roanoke County Republicans will have an opportunity to hear from Supervisor candidates in advance of the May 11 Republican Party Canvasses during a Q&A session at the Roanoke County Republican Committee’s 7 pm, May 6 meeting at the County Administration Building.
The Q&A session will be held at the beginning of the meeting and is open to press and the public. Questions are being solicited by email from Committee members in advance of the meeting. Internal financial considerations will be made by the Committee later in the meeting and will likely be done in closed executive session.
Republican voters in Hollins and Windsor Hills magisterial districts will go to the polls for Party Canvasses, or “firehouse primaries” from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, May 11. Hollins Republicans will be voting at the Hollins Library located at 6624 Peters Creek Road while Windsor Hills Republicans will be voting at the Brambleton Center located at 3378 Brambleton Avenue.
Firehouse primaries differ from a traditional primary in that they are financed from a political party’s own funds rather than tax dollars. Firehouse primaries are generally conducted at one or two polling locations rather than at every polling location that would be used in a general election.
Hollins and Windsor Hills registered voters who are willing to sign a statement indicating that they are in accord with the principles of the Republican Party, intend to support the GOP’s nominees in November, and do not participate in the method of another party’s method of nomination may participate in their district’s firehouse primary.
The May 11 Republican firehouse primaries are the first for Roanoke County Republicans since 2003. A party-run mass meeting was determined to choose the GOP’s 2011 nominees.
Submitted by Roanoke County Republicans
Roanoke County police report that a missing man from Southwest Roanoke County has been located:
Scott Dwayne Wheeling, who was reported missing on March 18, 2013 has been located safe. The subject is another state and has spoken to friends advising he is okay and in good health.
Here’s the previous release.
SPRING CHICKEN BARBECUE
The members of the Cave Spring Rescue Squad Auxiliary will be hosting their annual Spring Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cave Spring Volunteer Rescue Squad building located on the corner of Valley Forge Avenue and Brambleton Avenue (across from Sonic).
The dinner will consist of ½ barbecued chicken, green beans, cole slaw and a roll. Eat-in or Take-out service is offered. Tickets are $8.00 each and can be ordered through any volunteer Cave Spring Rescue Squad or Auxiliary member or by leaving a voice mail message @ 772-2943. For those ordering their tickets through voice mail; tickets will be reserved in your name and held until 6:00 pm unless we have been advised differently, Those wishing to eat at the rescue squad building will be offered their choice of tea or lemonade to drink and homemade desserts are offered for sale.
This money making project was started over 45 years ago and through the efforts of the rescue squad members and the community, it’s proceeds have provided valuable equipment used by the volunteers to better serve the residents and guests of the Cave Spring Community.
Submitted by Sharon Campbell
Local law enforcement agencies, Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Western Virginia Water Authority are partnering to collect expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at eight area locations. The public is invited to bring unused or unwanted medications to this free and anonymous event that is part of the nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” program that seeks to prevent prescription pill abuse, theft and environmental concerns.
This is the valley’s sixth such take-back event. To date, more than 5,059 pounds of prescription medications have been turned in for proper disposal, making our area one of the largest collection locations in the state. This year there will be eight collection locations: the Roanoke Civic Center parking lot, the Super Shoes parking lot on West Main Street in Salem, the Tanglewood Kroger parking lot in Roanoke County, the Daleville Kroger parking lot in Botetourt County, the Vinton Kroger parking lot on Hardy Road, the Brambleton (at Colonial Avenue) Kroger parking lot, the Bonsack Kroger parking lot and the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Station #1 on Hershberger Road.
This initiative addresses vital public safety and public health issues. Medications that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are increasing at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In fact, seven of the 10 most commonly abused drugs by teenagers are prescription medications.
In addition, flushing medications down the drain can result in trace amounts of pharmaceuticals showing up in our nation’s waterways. This initiative offers a safe and convenient disposal option for the valley residents.
This initiative is sponsored by RAYSAC, the Western Virginia Water Authority, Prevention Council of Roanoke County, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Roanoke County Police Department, Roanoke Police Department, Botetourt County Sheriff’s Department, Salem Police Department, Roanoke County Sheriff’s Department, Vinton Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office Western District of Virginia.
By working together to provide a free, secure place to dispose of unwanted medications, the local law enforcement agencies, RAYSAC and the Western Virginia Water Authority are helping prevent drug abuse, protecting our valley’s waterways and making our communities safer.
– Submitted by Sarah Baumgardner
Bicycle safety and transportation will take center stage at this week’s Town Hall meeting, Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m., at South County Library, 6303 Merriman Road Roanoke, VA 24018.
Roanoke County residents and area bicycle-related businesses are encouraged to attend to hear presentations, share information, and network.
Roanoke County Board of Supervisor’s member Charlotte Moore will join other speakers at the event, including Jeremy Holmes from RIDE Solutions, Liz Belcher from the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission, Nancy Hans from the Prevention Council, and Roanoke County Police Officer Eric Orange.
Topics at the meeting will range from bicycle and transportation options in Roanoke County, the importance of greenway etiquette when mixing pedestrians with cyclists, and bicycle regulations in the County.
For more information, contact Roanoke County Supervisor Charlotte Moore at (540) 556-1951.
Submitted by Roanoke County
