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Be careful when donating to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

David Kaplan — Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:12:00 EDT

Scammers are all over social media trying to get your money

To think people would take your money in the name of Hurricane Sandy relief is sickening, but it's happening. Hurricane Sandy is slated to cause an estimated $50 billion in damages.

Sandy creates a tree house for one family

Meteorologist Brent Watts — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:03:00 EDT

Hurricane Sandy's wind gusts reached over 70mph in some areas

Hurricane Sandy generated wind gusts 50 to 70mph across the region Monday and Tuesday. While most areas had little, if any damage from the high wind, one family living off Route 221 in Roanoke County found a surprise when they woke up Tuesday morning.

IRS extends deadline for Hurricane Sandy-hit taxpayers

The Associated Press — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:36:00 EDT

The IRS is giving taxpayers and tax preparers hit by Hurricane Sandy an extra week to file returns and make payments.

Sandy's winds make trash collection difficult

David Kaplan — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:34:00 EDT

Cans blow all over the place

Ever lose a piece of paper on a windy day? It can be frustrating. Imagine having that problem as a trash collector.

Roanoke City motorcycle unit still working despite wind

David Kaplan — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:21:00 EDT

They're trained to compensate when wind is stiff

Motorcycle enthusiasts may leave their rides in the garage on a cold, windy day like today.

Roanoke firefighters battle house fire in gusty winds

WDBJ7 Web Staff — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:11:00 EDT

The Roanoke Fire Department says a wood stove started the fire.

Folks plan to hunker down as Sandy brings snow, high wind to some areas

Elizabeth Harrington — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:41:00 EDT

Right now many people in our area are feeling the impact of this storm. Strong winds and snow are hitting Floyd County at this hour. It has been blowing hard since about 6 o'clock. Parking signs are shaking, snow flurries are whipping at you in the wind.

UPDATE: I-81 South re-opened in Montgomery Co. after tractor-trailer crash

WDBJ7 Web Staff — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:43:00 EDT

Interstate 81 South in Montgomery County has re-opened following an accident near mile marker 105 involving two tractor-trailers.

UPDATE: About 370 Appalachian Power customers without power in WDBJ7 viewing area

WDBJ7 Web Staff — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:01:00 EDT

As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, Appalachian Power outages in the WDBJ7 viewing area are down to 377.

VDOT preparing for snow with 12-hour shifts

Bryce Williams — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:40:00 EDT

Snow is only falling at higher elevations, mostly in rural areas.