Regional Drought Triggers Emergency Water Restrictions, New $2.4M Roanoke Healthcare Sim Center Opens, Google Botetourt Data Center Scale Revealed | Roanoke Valley's Morning News – July 9, 2026
Missed the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Thursday, July 9, 2026.(Audio for this broadcast can be accessed on-demand via reference file: 7-9-26 RVMN.mp3).In this episode of Roanoke Valley’s Morning News with Joey Self and Ian Price, we lead with widespread environmental concerns as persistent drought conditions force water suppliers across Southwest Virginia to activate emergency conservation plans. With Carvins Cove dropping over 14 feet and Pulaski's reservoir sitting 19 feet below normal, the Western Virginia…
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