Connor Dietrich

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Multimedia Journalist at WSLS-TV (Roanoke, VA)

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Hundreds of people brave bitter cold for Vinton’s Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Dec 5, 2024 | wsls.com | Connor Dietrich

Published: December 6, 2024 at 4:40 AM Tags: Vinton christmas parade, Tree lighting ceremony, Holiday spirit, Cold weather event, Vinton chamber of commerce, Festive tradition, Family friendly event, Local community celebration, Winter festivity, Holiday cheer Sign up for our Newsletters Annual parade draws hundreds despite freezing temps Published: December 6, 2024 at 4:40 AM Tags: Vinton christmas parade, Tree lighting ceremony, Holiday spirit, Cold weather event, Vinton chamber of...
Holiday dinner brings hope to flood victims in Giles County

Dec 4, 2024 | wsls.com | Connor Dietrich

BREAKING NEWS Published: December 4, 2024 at 11:17 PM Tags: Giles county flood recovery, Holiday dinner event, Community support, Tropical storm helene, Flood victims aid, Private donations, Christmas celebration, Displaced families, Rebuilding lives, Community donations Sign up for our Newsletters Community unites to bring holiday cheer amidst recovery Published: December 4, 2024 at 11:17 PM Tags: Giles county flood recovery, Holiday dinner event, Community support, Tropical storm helene,...
Developers proposal for Old Poage Farm in Roanoke County sparks community frustration

Dec 3, 2024 | wsls.com | Connor Dietrich

Project aims to tackle housing shortage in Roanoke CountyROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – A proposal to rezone farmland in Roanoke County is causing concern for some neighbors who moved to the area for its rural charm. T.J. Williams and her family relocated from Northern Virginia to Roanoke County seeking space and less congestion. Their property sits near the Old Poage Farm, a site that may soon be transformed into a mixed-use development featuring townhomes, commercial businesses, parks, and playgrounds.
Campbell County Planning Commission public hearing set Monday for controversial landfill expansion

Dec 2, 2024 | wsls.com | Connor Dietrich

Rezoning proposal seeks to extend landfill lifespan by 24 years Published: December 2, 2024 at 3:22 PM Tags: Campbell county landfill expansion, Region 2000 landfill, Lynchburg waste management, Landfill rezoning, Campbell county planning commission, Waste management solutions, Landfill capacity 2029, Rustburg district supervisor, Jon hardie, Landfill expansion proposal, Agricultural to industrial rezoning (Copyright by WSLS - All rights reserved) CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – The Region 2000...
‘Blue Ridge Holler’ concert series revives Appalachian spirit, raises funds for Helene recovery

Nov 27, 2024 | wsls.com | Connor Dietrich

Blue Ridge Holler raises $9,000 to aid storm recovery effortsROANOKE, Va. – Music has always been the heartbeat of Southwest Virginia, blending bluegrass and country blues to tell stories of Appalachia’s rich past and resilient future. When Tropical Storm Helene tore through the region in late September, it left behind more than damaged landscapes—it left communities in need.
Solar advocates are growing concerned over Appalachian Power proposal

Nov 26, 2024 | wsls.com | Connor Dietrich

Published: November 26, 2024 at 11:10 PMTags: Solar energy, Net metering, Appalachian power, Renewable energy, Solar advocates, Energy savings, Virginia solar policy, Scc hearing, Solar panel owners, Energy independenceSign up for our NewslettersThe SW Virginia power giant says solar panel owners earn too much credit for their excess electricity, which unfairly shifts costs onto other customers.
Salem City Council approves new rezoning proposal for HopeTree project

Nov 25, 2024 | wsls.com | Connor Dietrich

City council’s narrow vote advances Hopetree development Published: November 25, 2024 at 11:07 PM Tags: Salem city council, Hopetree project, Rezoning approval, Mixed-use development, Housing and commercial growth, Mayor renee turk, Councilman hunter holliday, Public scrutiny, Site plan phase, Planned unit development SALEM, Va. – The Salem City Council has approved a new rezoning request for Hopetree’s proposed development, paving the way for a mixed-use project featuring up to 340...
One more HopeTree rezoning vote: Here’s a timeline of how we got here

Nov 25, 2024 | wsls.com | Connor Dietrich

First council vote set for HopeTree’s latest rezoning proposal Published: November 25, 2024 at 4:40 PM Tags: Hopetree rezoning, Salem city council, Rezoning vote, Hopetree family services, Salem planning commission, Public hearing, Rezoning application, Lawsuit against hopetree, Salem development, City council meeting, Residential development, Commercial space rezoning, Local government zoning, Property taxes impact, Urban planning salem HopeTree Campus renovation project (Salem 2024) SALEM,...
Roanoke County supervisors pass ordinance restricting vape shops near schools

Nov 19, 2024 | wsls.com | Connor Dietrich

Existing vape shops near schools unaffected by new law Published: November 19, 2024 at 11:11 PM Tags: Roanoke county vape ordinance, Vape shops near schools, Vaping among students, Roanoke county supervisors, Vape detectors in schools, Nicotine use prevention, School safety measures, Community health initiative, Public hearing on vaping, Vaping regulation loopholes ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Concerned by the rising prevalence of vaping among students, Roanoke County officials have passed a new...
Public Hearing set for vape shop ordinance in Roanoke County

Nov 19, 2024 | wsls.com | Connor Dietrich

Published: November 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM Tags: Roanoke county, Vape shop ordinance, Public hearing, School proximity, Student vaping, E-cigarettes, Vape products, Public health concern, Youth vaping, Educational institutions, Parent involvement Sign up for our Newsletters Proposed ordinance targets vape shops near schools Published: November 19, 2024 at 4:52 PM Tags: Roanoke county, Vape shop ordinance, Public hearing, School proximity, Student vaping, E-cigarettes, Vape products, Public...