A Rocky Mount couple was on vacation in Pigeon Forge when a massive fire broke out at the Black Bear Ridge Resort.
Chris and Billie Jo Staples first noticed the fire about a football field away from where they were staying. It quickly spread to multiple cabins.
"It was terrifying," said Chris Staples. "We quickly started gathering our stuff and letting others know."
Staples said by the time they packed up their belongings to leave, the fire was approaching their cabin, and at least 10 cabins were already on fire.
"At one point we seemed trapped," said Staples. "We were able to take another route down the mountain. By the time we got away from the fire, it looked like the entire mountain was on fire, like a volcano."
Staples said thankfully there were 39 people staying in their cabin, all were able to escape without injury.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:37 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:37:03 GMT
Roanoke City Police have blocked Interstate 581 southbound in Roanoke at the Hershberger Road exit.There's a situation in-between the Hershberger Road and Orange Avenue exits that officers are working.Traffic
12 officers showed up, and helped talk the man down over a little more than half-an-hour
Thursday, June 6 2013 9:39 AM EDT2013-06-06 13:39:20 GMT
VMI is ready for its close up. This week, a major film called "Field of Lost Shoes" is shooting in Lexington.What began as a conversation with his business partner ultimately led screenwriter, producer,
VMI is ready for its close up. This week, a major film called "Field of Lost Shoes" is shooting in Lexington.
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:35 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:35:02 GMT
For the second time in a week, severe weather damaged tents at the Roanoke Valley Horse Show.Attendees at the show tell WSLS that some big tents were horses were kept under, have large rips, and there
The storms winds destroyed one horse tent outside the Salem Civic Center, and damaged two other tents.
Monday, June 10 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-06-10 19:50:59 GMT
High school graduation is usually a time to celebrate; but on Saturday, that day of celebration, turned into a tragedy for one Bertie County family. Sandra Williams-McGlone was waiting to watch her
A Bertie County family is devastated when two sons are killed on the way to graduation.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:46 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:46:27 GMT
Two days before the start of summer, some local natural gas customers are facing bills they would expect to pay in the winter. The bills came after Atmos Energy, which serves the New River Valley and
Two days before the start of summer, some local natural gas customers are facing bills they would expect to pay in the winter.
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:50 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:50:27 GMT
This weekend a group of folks in the NRV are hosting a co-ed softball tournament in Blacksburg to make a difference for kids with cancer. Money raised will benefit "Special Love," Virginia non-profit
Money raised will benefit "Special Love," Virginia non-profit that offers support to children with cancer and their families, including summer camp.
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:46 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:46:49 GMT
Good news for Roanoke's push to bring passenger rail back to the Star City.On Wednesday, the Commonwealth Transportation Board approved its new six-year plan.According to the Virginia Department of Rail
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:41 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:41:10 GMT
Should the Natural Bridge join the National Parks system?That's the question that Sixth District Congressman Bob Goodlatte wants answered.Beth Breeding in Rep. Goodlatte's office told WSLS on Wednesday
Congressman Goodlatte formally asked the National Parks Service to look at the possibility, under two specific conditions
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:35 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:35:02 GMT
For the second time in a week, severe weather damaged tents at the Roanoke Valley Horse Show.Attendees at the show tell WSLS that some big tents were horses were kept under, have large rips, and there
The storms winds destroyed one horse tent outside the Salem Civic Center, and damaged two other tents.
Thursday, June 20 2013 12:28 AM EDT2013-06-20 04:28:18 GMT
DAVID KOENIGAP Airlines WriterDALLAS (AP) - A government analyst says the merger of American Airlines and US Airways would reduce competition on more than 1,600 routes traveled by more than 53 million
A government analyst says the merger of American Airlines and US Airways would reduce competition on more than 1,600 routes traveled by more than 53 million passengers
