The 22-year-old man, accused of killing an army veteran after a hit and run in Roanoke County will be in court today. Walter Ashley was walking on Williamson Road in April, when police say Evan Sarver hit him and then drove away. Sarver later turned himself into police. He is charged with DWI, involuntary manslaughter and not reporting an injury accident.
A ribbon cutting takes place today at the YMCA Express at Gainsboro in Roanoke for a teaching kitchen. It will offer programs focused on nutrition, clunary education and healthy cooking.
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You can begin dropping off items to sell at the Kidz Kraze Consignment sale in Lynchburg. You can drop off clothing, toys, furniture and more. The sale begins on Saturday at River Ridge Mall.
Today is World Alzheimer's Day. To raise money for the care of those diagnosed with the disease, Salem Terrace hosts a dinner and show tonight. For a minimum $10 donation, you can enjoy a three-course dinner with David Wiley of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra performing on the piano.
A street closure in Roanoke could affect your late night commute. Crews will close King Street between Springtree Drive and Orange Avenue tonight from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday as part of the King Street Improvement Project.
The U.S. Attorney Office for the Western District of Virginia and community partners will hold a discussion tonight about heroin and opioid addiction, prevention and treatment in Martinsville. The documentary, "Heroin: The Hardest Hit," produced by the attorney general's office, will be shown. Martinsville Memorial Hospital says it has seen a 40 percent increase in emergency room visits over the last year. A large part of that increase is due to overdoses. The conversation begins tonight at six at New College Institute.
Part of 5th Street in Lynchburg will close tonight. Sewer line repairs will take place between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. between Taylor Street and Park Avenue. Detours will be in place.
A University of Virginia professor will speak at noon today at Washington and Lee University about the death penalty. Brandon Garrett will talk about the decline in death penalty sentences and possible criminal justice reforms.
Firefighters and government leaders will gather in Roanoke today for a seminar. Experts from around the nation will talk about exposure to carcinogens, burn prevention and treatment and regulatory oversight.