Kelly Marsh

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Multimedia Journalist and Reporter at WSLS-TV (Roanoke, VA)

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Tips for dealing with the spotted lanternfly

2 weeks ago | wsls.com | Kelly Marsh

ROANOKE, Va. – You’ve probably seen them crawling or flying around, and they look like they’re from another planet. We’re talking about the spotted lanternfly—part moth, part plant assassin. While they don’t sting or bite, they could be bad news for some plants. This bug booked a one-way ticket from China to Virginia in 2018, and ever since, it’s been anything but a polite houseguest.
Lynchburg celebrates spring with historic garden week

2 weeks ago | wsls.com | Kelly Marsh

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Spring has officially arrived in Lynchburg—and with it, one of the city’s most beautiful traditions. As part of Historic Garden Week, several private gardens are opening their gates to the public today. In the Rivermont Historic District, one garden is about more than just color and blooms. George Vermilya is opening his property for Historic Garden Week for the second time. This year, each blossom carries a deeper meaning.
WATCH: The River Course at Virginia Tech celebrates grand re-opening this Friday

2 weeks ago | wsls.com | Kelly Marsh

VIDEOAfter months of restoration and rebuilding, The River Course at Virginia Tech officially teed up for its grand re-opening on Friday, April 25 at 12 p.m.The course, which sustained significant damage during the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, including multiple holes being completely washed out, has undergone an extensive transformation. Now, it’s ready to welcome golfers back to its scenic fairways. Copyright 2025 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
From ashes to new beginnings: Noke Van Co’s recovery journey

2 weeks ago | wsls.com | Kelly Marsh

Published: April 24, 2025 at 6:11 PMTags: Roanoke, Noke Van Co., Recovery, RebuildingSign up for our NewslettersPublished: April 24, 2025 at 6:11 PMTags: Roanoke, Noke Van Co., Recovery, RebuildingROANOKE, Va. – It’s been nearly three weeks since Noke Van Co, the beloved business in Roanoke, was burned to the ground. But out of the ashes, the team is finding new ground to stand on as they push forward, step by step, to turn a hopeful new space into their next home.
VDOT emphasizes safety during National Work Zone Awareness Week

3 weeks ago | wsls.com | Kelly Marsh

ROANOKE, Va. – We’ve all seen them—the cones, the signs, the blinking arrows. Work zones are a common sight on our roads. As we drive through work zones, it’s easy to think of them as just part of the routine. However, these areas can be far more dangerous than we realize.
The impact of volunteering at Feeding Southwest Virginia during National Volunteer Month

3 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Kelly Marsh

Share ROANOKE, Va. – They don’t do it for the spotlight, but the impact they make is undeniable. This National Volunteer Month, Feeding Southwest Virginia recognizes the everyday heroes who keep the organization running. Inside the warehouse, the sound of sorting, stacking, and sealing boxes serves as the soundtrack of service. Right in the middle of it, you’ll often find Sally Roller, who has been volunteering at Feeding Southwest Virginia for 17 years. “I see the good they do.
The impact of volunteering at Feeding Southwest Virginia during National Volunteer Month

3 weeks ago | wsls.com | Kelly Marsh

ROANOKE, Va. – They don’t do it for the spotlight, but the impact they make is undeniable. This National Volunteer Month, Feeding Southwest Virginia recognizes the everyday heroes who keep the organization running. Inside the warehouse, the sound of sorting, stacking, and sealing boxes serves as the soundtrack of service. Right in the middle of it, you’ll often find Sally Roller, who has been volunteering at Feeding Southwest Virginia for 17 years. “I see the good they do.
Roanoke Valley Resource Authority to generate revenue from landfill methane

3 weeks ago | wsls.com | Kelly Marsh

ROANOKE, Va. – A new project at a Roanoke County landfill will turn methane emissions into a steady stream of renewable energy—and revenue. The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority plans to make the most of what’s underground. At Smith Gap Landfill, hundreds of thousands of tons of waste come in every year. That waste produces methane gas, which is typically burned off—until now, when the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority is ready to cash in on it.
Virginia DMV sees surge as REAL ID deadline nears

3 weeks ago | wsls.com | Kelly Marsh

ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia residents are flooding DMV offices as the federal REAL ID deadline approaches, with more than 100,000 credentials issued in March alone. Starting May 7, 2025, travelers nationwide must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, passport, or other approved federal identification to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities.
Practicing cultural diplomacy, one Ukrainian Easter egg at a time

3 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Kelly Marsh

On a cold and snowy April morning at the Underwear Factory in Poughkeepsie, Ukrainian artist Vitalia Deriabina instructed a workshop of seven women in the art of writing “pysanky.”Pysanky is an ancient Slavic tradition that ushers in spring with eggs colorfully dyed with a wax-resist technique and messages scribed in symbols that herald rebirth, the sun, good energy and a bountiful harvest.