Op/Ed for WSLS 10

A news anchor bikes to work.

Fri, 16 May 2008 23:45:00 EDT

Riding your bike to work is easy. It’s the hair that’s hard. A news anchor tries to go green.

When is it going to warm up for good?

Fri, 16 May 2008 22:20:00 EDT

I keep planning to keep the jackets in the closet but…

Luckie likes our new floors

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:09:00 EDT

We had hardwood floors installed at the house and wondered if our little dog would love them or hate them… looks like he loves them.

Grocery Store Etiquette

Wed, 14 May 2008 21:58:00 EDT

Is there such a thing as grocery store etiquette? If so when are you really being rude?

Tick Season Troubles

Tue, 13 May 2008 22:06:00 EDT

This week’s “Ask Karen” answer addresses tick concerns…

What to expect from Harris’ last weeks in office?

Tue, 13 May 2008 10:11:00 EDT

The countdown on Nelson Harris’ one term in the mayor’s office is on. Harris has three more scheduled council meetings. How will he handle them?

Busy Monday

Mon, 12 May 2008 22:25:00 EDT

The health world is a busy one right now… with a major recall..

Mother’s Day celebrated, mail cards early!

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:58:00 EDT

There’s little worse than forgetting your mother on Mother’s Day.

Viewers’ Voice for 6 p.m. Friday May 9

Fri, 09 May 2008 21:32:00 EDT

You either loved our minute by minute coverage of Thursday’s tornado warnings—or you didn’t.

Obama puts VA into play

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:03:00 EDT

If Obama is going to win the White House, he will need a new mix of states and all indicators point to Virginia topping that list. Get ready for a fun election season!

Is pollen relief on the way?

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:51:00 EDT

Hopefully the rain will mean allergy symptoms won’t be as strong…

Luckie Dog is a lucky dog

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:50:01 EDT

I look at my little dog and think how nice it must be to get as much sleep as you want…

Parenting Teenagers is hard. And expensive.

Tue, 06 May 2008 23:41:00 EDT

There is nothing more dear than one’s family; but that doesn’t mean that’s one’s family cannot drive you to the brink of insanity. Or bankruptcy.

Staying on track

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:33:00 EDT

Beautiful weather for getting outside… more gardening to be done…

Warner faces enthusiasm gap

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:43:01 EDT

It may be that the stars have aligned for a Warner victory in 2008. But to get there, Warner will have to overcome the enthusiasm gap. That could be his largest opponent.

Viewers’ Voice 6 p.m. Monday May 5

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Reaction to Salem’s first murder in a decade, a viewer catches a mistake we made, and kudos on our Peabody

SML Triathlon results

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:10:00 EDT

Brandon’s SML Dream Team finished 11th out of 29 relay teams!

ROCI elections: what to watch

Fri, 02 May 2008 17:14:00 EDT

We are four days out from Tuesday’s Roanoke City Council elections. What will happen?

So much to do…

Thu, 01 May 2008 22:38:00 EDT

The Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon is this weekend....

At the Car Wash

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:38:00 EDT

What does a clean car say about a person… or does it say anything at all?

Beep beep… beep beep… beep beep

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:38:00 EDT

Did you hear the beeping during our morning show? We’re still hearing it!!

Heart of the Matter and a Startling Visitor

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:25:00 EDT

One of my favorite blooms and I almost picked up a snake by mistake!

How to go 117 mpg

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:49:00 EDT

The newest advice for your kids, since “Eat your vegetables.”

Viewers’ Voice 6 p.m. Monday April 28

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:33:00 EDT

Do we show favoritism to Virginia Tech, and should WSLS have covered the man who sold the gun to Seung Hui Cho.

Hokie Tulips

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:26:00 EDT

Tulips are coming up Hokie colors…

Spring Seedlings

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:02:01 EDT

My seeds are sprouting and I hope I can keep them alive until they are big enough to bloom…

How to wisely spend your rebate check

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:41:00 EDT

The federal government hopes you’ll soon be flooding the floors of malls, aisles of grocery stores, and doors of home improvement stores spending your tax rebate.

Is the Democratic primary going on too long?

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:16:00 EDT

I’m curious. Do you think the Democratic primary fight has gone on too long? We’re hearing a lot of people say they’re over the constant news coverage, harping by the campaign surrogates, and back and forth between the candidates.

Azalea Tribute

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:49:00 EDT

Some may say it’s out of place… I say it is just right…

Dawn, up at the crack of dawn

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:04:00 EDT

An answer to the frequently asked question, “How do you like getting up so early”?

Sunny weather makes a comeback

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:18:01 EDT

A taste of spring today. I’m just hoping it lasts!!

New Running Shoes

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:09:00 EDT

When should you retire your running shoes and get a new pair?

What’s wrong with socks and sandals?

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:33:00 EDT

John commits a fashion faux pas and doesn’t seem to care. Hmmm.

Viewer’s Voice for Monday April 21, 2008

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:33:00 EDT

Isn’t Cho a victim too? And the true price of downtown parking.

Why Did the Snake Cross the Road?

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:13:01 EDT

Another reminder that spring is here and summer is not far behind…

Dawn’s blog: Live at Washington Nationals’ stadium for the Pope

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:19:00 EDT

What a thrill.

Rise and Shine

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Waking up at 5:00-5:20AM gets a little old after a while when you work late..

Anniversary of VT shooting brings back flood of emotions

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:45:00 EDT

As many of you know, I teach a class at Virginia Tech.

Remembering the April 16th tragedy

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:33:00 EDT

One year after the tragedy at Virginia Tech. We all can’t help but reflect on that day and the days following. I share my thoughts.

Vitamin Logic

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:37:00 EDT

During a story shoot… I was easily convinced to try a new supplement and pain reliever…

Winter Snap

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:08:01 EDT

I’m over the cold weather… and ready for milder temperatures to be here for good…

Viewers’ Voice 6 p.m. Monday April 4

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:09:00 EDT

Your thoughts on fighting as a right of passage for teenagers, the “lie-in” at Virginia Tech, and the Peabody Award.

Spotting a shooting star

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:16:00 EDT

The morning I spotted a shooting star.

Natural Food Fan

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:32:00 EDT

I love going to stores that specialize in natural foods…

Oh deer, new neighbors

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:47:00 EDT

I have an encounter with four apparent neighbors. They greet me just about every morning as I head to work before the sun ever comes up.

Butterflies and Motorcycles

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:53:01 EDT

When the sun comes out like it did today everything seems better with the world…

SML Triathlon Training is in Full Swing

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:09:00 EDT

We have a team and a name....

Do we have a sign of which way Warner is leaning in the Democratic primary?

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:19:00 EDT

Warner’s wife, former Virginia First Lady Lisa Collis, is a co-chair of Virginia Women for Obama and has contributed money to Sen. Obama’s campaign.

SML Triathlon Here I Come

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:45:00 EDT

So I was… and then I wasn’t.. and now I am again…

Candidate debate shows some differences, a lot of agreement

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:48:00 EDT

Last night’s Roanoke City Council and Mayoral debate showed a lot of agreement and a few areas of stark disagreement.

Viewers’ Voice for 6 p.m. Monday, April 7

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:24:00 EDT

Is your own Peabody “news?” And comments on the coverage of the Steven Branscome manhunt

Spring Planting

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:22:00 EDT

Yardwork continues drizzle… or shine...and joy can be found among the weeds…

Winning a Peabody Award

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:54:00 EDT

The back story to the Peabody announcement

Kindness of Strangers

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:46:01 EDT

I lost my ATM card this week and....

Is upstart candidate a threat to Goodlatte?

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:52:00 EDT

As upstart, long shot candidates go, I have never seen one as energized and determined as Sam Rasoul.

Signs of Spring Already Fading

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:33:00 EDT

What look like snowflakes from a distance are merely Bradford Pear petals that are already falling…

Peabody Award

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:34:00 EDT

Many of us have received e-mails of congratulations regarding WSLS receiving the Peabody Award…

Will VA go smoke-free?

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:33:00 EDT

Virginia’s leaders can’t seem to agree on a smoking ban for Virginia, but many of its restaurants can.

Town Hall Meeting

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:13:00 EDT

Is a town hall meeting’s success decided by the number of people who turn out or the many ideas from a few?

Will Virginia be a battleground in the 2008 election?

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:47:00 EDT

Should you buy into the current argument that Virginia be in play during this presidential election? Many Democrats are claiming that the Old Dominion is turning purple and will be a major battleground in 2008. They point to the Democrats victories for governor in 2001 and 2005 and Jim Webb’s surprising upset of Sen. George Allen in 2006. The Democrats also made significant gains in the 2007 General Assembly races, retaking control of the State Senate and picking up several House seats.

Spring and Teenagers

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:24:00 EDT

Spring brings rebirth and realization on a rainy day spent with a teenage son.

Hoda Kotb Interview

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:39:00 EDT

Interviewing Hoda Kotb was more than an assignment it was a pleasure…

Viewers Voice for 6 p.m. Monday, March 31

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:38:00 EDT

Your comments on our report of a pregnant man, use of graphics and the Volvo strike

Bracket update… it’s not good.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:32:01 EDT

I have about as much hope of winning this as Hillary Clinton does of winning the nomination… there’s a chance… but it’s slim!

Being Flexible Produces Dividends

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:34:00 EDT

To love reporting you have to be flexible and that translates to other areas of life too…

“Health Report Telemarketers”

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:19:00 EDT

Sometimes I feel like I am a health reporter that is listed in a giant rolodex out there somewhere…

Mulch Madness in March

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:03:00 EDT

Why does mulch make our yards look better?

Viewers’ Voice for 6 p.m.3-24-08

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:39:00 EDT

A viewer catches a graphic error, and we get kudos for some 10 On Your Side Advice.

Easter Update

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:41:00 EDT

Easter weekend events and an update on Luckie Dog…

The Bel Monte 50K Trail Run

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:12:00 EDT

John ran and finished the Bel Monte 50 k (31 mile) ultra marathon on Saturday. In a word it was “hard.” Here’s what else it was.

One of “those parents”

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:20:00 EDT

I became one of those parents this weekend as I made silly noises and faces, all in an attempt to get my daughter to smile during her first visit with the Easter bunny!!

The curse of the cough

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:07:00 EDT

It lasted for four weeks. I was cursed with a cough. Can I really be cured?

Caving To March Madness

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:57:00 EDT

I picked a bunch of teams for the “bracket” but really have no idea…

Easter Traditions

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:31:00 EDT

Once upon a time we had Easters filled with tradition…

Forget about politics… it’s time for March Madness!

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:11:00 EDT

It’s time to take a break from politics, even though there’s a lot to talk about! It’s March Madness… giving all of us political junkies a much needed distraction.

Spring Eve

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:27:00 EDT

I can’t believe we are close to a permanent thaw…

Tax rebate calculators help you figure out how much you’ll get from the IRS

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:44:00 EDT

Stacks of cash. The government’s promise of a tax rebate check has a lot of us dreaming about it. But just how much will you get back?

Longtime local Democratic activist suddenly passes away

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:14:00 EDT

6th District Democrats are learning some shocking news. Longtime party leader and activist David Layman passed away Tuesday night.

The “Technology Gremlin” Strikes

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:09:00 EDT

Some technologies just aren’t meant for me to take advantage of…

It’s Ultra marathon week

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:32:00 EDT

John had been blogging about the upcoming Bel Monte Ultra marathon. Well it’s ultra marathon week, and John is testing his readiness.

What is it about the end of a run?

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:18:00 EDT

Shamrock Hill Run was a great success weatherwise and personally…

Blacksburg Bound

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:37:00 EDT

There is no place like home…

Area cultural organizations zeroes out of state budget

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:33:01 EDT

It’s happened again. Our cultural organizations have been zeroed out of the state budget. They’re getting nada. Zip. Nothing.

Going Home

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:55:00 EDT

Even the shortest trips home are fun…

A fish geek comes clean

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:39:00 EDT

You’ve heard John talk about running over mountains, cycling the Blue Ridge Parkway and helping police catch the most wanted fugitives. But did you know this about him?

Luckie Dog Update

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:11:00 EDT

I blogged about Luckie being sick before we got test results back and…

Kaine weighs in on possible Clinton/Obama dream ticket

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:22:00 EDT

Over the past week, there has been a lot of talk about a possible dream ticket for the Democrats: the pairing of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Both Hillary and her husband have floated the idea and others have jumped on board including Pennsylvania’s governor.

Transportation special session will likely be bumpy

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:07:01 EDT

The special session about our roads will likely be just as much about taxes. Buckle in, this could be a bumpy ride.

Is Shopping Considered Quality Time?

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:13:00 EDT

Six women and a rented mini-van head south for some weekend sale shopping…

Viewers’ Voice for 6.p.m. Monday March 10, 2008

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:03:00 EDT

You thoughts on severe weather coverage and our story on Virginia Tech accessing the bank accounts of season ticket holders.

Dinner With Friends

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:41:00 EDT

It is so nice to get together with friends to chat and catch up…

Tuesday’s questions answered

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:41:01 EDT

On Tuesday, I presented seven questions to look for on election night as the returns came back from Ohio and Texas. Let’s see how close we came to either being right… or even asking the right question!

Meatless Move

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:56:00 EDT

I have been eating less meat lately and feel better for it…

What to watch for on Junior Super Tuesday

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:35:01 EDT

Here’s what I’ll be watching for as the returns come in on the Junior Super Tuesday.

Spring Tease

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:11:00 EDT

It was so nice out! How nice was it?

Viewers’ Voice for 6 p.m. Monday, March 3

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:15:00 EDT

Staff changes at WSLS. Your questions answered concerning Ros Runner, Johanna Calfee and Juliet Bickford

Carnage at Carvins Cove

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:48:00 EDT

The wind and the fires did significant damage to Carvins Cove. John took a 24 mile tour.

Strange allegiances popping up in Roanoke City Council elections

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:41:01 EDT

This year’s Roanoke City Council elections are making for some strange allies.

What to do when you have a cold

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:00:00 EDT

A viewer asks what you do when you have to cough and you’re on the air.