Groundhog Day in Roanoke, I-81 chase tops 100 mph, redistricting referendum set for April as court fight continues — WFIR News Express 2/2/26
On this Monday, February 2, 2026 edition of WFIR News Express, we start with Groundhog Day — and Roanoke’s own long-running tradition, from the historic Roanoke Groundhog Club to Mill Mountain Zoo’s former “Tweeter” and today’s prairie dog prediction.We also cover a high-speed I-81 police chase that topped 100 miles per hour, ending with a Georgia woman arrested on felony eluding, DUI, and reckless driving charges. In Franklin County, a major boundary adjustment expands the Town of Rocky Mount by about 700 acres and more than 500 residents, with timelines set for police patrols, street…
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