(WSLS 10) - Today is the last day for people in West Virginia to apply for disaster assistance from FEMA and to apply for low interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. More than two months after President Obama signed the June 25 disaster declaration... 8,791 households have applied to FEMA for help. Storm survivors in the 12 designated counties have been approved for FEMA grants under the Individuals and Households Program totaling more than $39.2 million, while the SBA has approved 714 loans to homeowners, renters and businesses for more than $46.7 million. Disaster assistance for individuals may include grants to help homeowners and renters with temporary housing, essential home repairs, personal property replacement, and disaster-related needs. Disaster assistance grants are not taxable income and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicare and other federal and state programs. Grants do not have to be repaid to the federal government. Registering with FEMA is the first step in qualifying for assistance. Sept. 7 is the last day for survivors to file an application. FEMA encourages all survivors who sustained disaster-related damage or losses to apply by phone (voice, 711 or relay service) at 800-621-3362 (TTY users should call 800-462-7585) or online at DisasterAssistance.gov. The toll-free lines are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. EDT seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available.
A Galax man could spend up to 90 years in federal prison. Richard Nofsinger is expected to plead guilty to three counts of manufacturing child pornography. Each guilty count carries a possibility of 30 years in prison. The 37-year old also faces two murder charges for the deaths of Alyssa Kenny and her daughter Anastasia Alley in March.
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Washington and Lee University classes start today. Award-winning philosopher, novelist, and scholar of black American literature and Buddhism Charles Johnson will speak at Convocation at 5:30pm on the university's front lawn. In his Convocation talk, titled "Four Years of Adventure," Dr. Johnson will address the college experience from first year to graduation. He will draw on his own experience as a first-generation college student in the late 1960s, from his studies of journalism and philosophy to his experiences of the Civil Rights era. He'll address the ability of dedicated teachers to help change and shape the lives of their students, and he'll talk about the meaning of education and the importance of teachers in today's society.
A first-of-its kind job fair is being hosted by the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council and Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business. Designed to connect local area talent to the regional business community, the event kicks off the fall 2016 job fair season. More than 25 firms in the Roanoke-Blacksburg region will promote the region's technology sector. The firms are hiring local talent for both internships and full-time jobs. Students can meet with employers and explore ways to build their careers in the thriving Roanoke-Blacksburg region from 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM at the Squires Student Center.
McAlister's Deli celebrates with an official ribbon cutting ceremony this morning at 11. The new location in Blacksburg is on Prices Fork Road in the University Crossroads development. All week the restaurant is donating a percentage of sales to Micah's Backpack, a local nonprofit organization that provides direct food assistance for children from low-income families.
The YMCA of Roanoke Valley is making an announcement regarding the Botetourt Family YMCA. The announcement will be made at the Daleville Town Center Pavilion at 10:30. Botetourt Y Capital Campaign Members will be there.