borrelli shows us what one high school is doing to combat the problem and educate students. 0:24 - 0:330:45 - 0:500:56 - 1:011:18 - 1:27 nats of event it's a problem teens face relationships can take a toll physically, mentally, and emotionally. high school senior kelcie lowe says she hasn't experienced it but knows it's an issue at the school. kelcie lowe/senior: "i'm sure there are students i have walked the halls with every day that go through it." and relationships aren't always romantic. linda johnson/new river valley women's resource center: "unhealthy relationships aren't just in dating be sure to stay with good day virginia, i am speaking to a writer who is looking at the role the internet plays in what she calls the secret strong upper level trough moves across today into tonight. highpressure builds in by friday afternoon and then shifts to thesoutheast u.s. over the weekend....wind advisory in effect until 7 am est friday....today...mostly cloudy. isolated sprinkles this morning...then aslight chance of rain and snow showers this afternoon. much cooler with highs in the mi

reporting in giles county, sophia borrelli wfxr news. next on good day virginia-- we'll show you how students interested in breweries are getting a hands on experience at virginia tech. getting into the beer brewing business.but it's not clear if the beer will be available for public consumption.w-f-x-r's charlie cooper found out the it's food science department to give students hands on experience in an industry that's booming in the commonwealth. from germany this brewing system is the newest addition science and technology faculty, food science and technologyit mimicks the macro out there. it more closely mimmicks the processes, the materials that are used in the brewing industry today.brian in the department. he says the equipment will be used to brewing techniques.brian wiersema- faculty, food take an intro to brewing advanced malting and brewing class as well. where they actually have to come up with their own recipes, formulations.sean o'keefe, a says student interest in fermentation is growing those who practice home brewing.sean

in blacksburg, sophia borrelli wfxr news. the f-f-a state conference will be taking place at virginia tech in june. at virginia tech be taking place conference will the f-f-a state wfxr news.sophia borrelli in the f-f-a state conference will be taking place at virginia tech in june. 2016 marks the 90th year of the state convention. a touching act of kindess by a starbucks employee in northern virginia is going viral. ibby piracha who is hearing impaired first shared the details of the gesture on social media. he says the cashier at his starbucks wrote him a note, saying she's been learning sign language so he at starbucks as everyone else. get this.. ibby goes to that starbucks about three times a week! in business new this morning: renters beware -- the cost of living is going up and just in time for girl scouts cookies the group is looking for your best recipe! david asman has those stories and more in the business report.in the business asman has those best recipe! looking for your the group is scouts cookies and just in i

in blacksburg, sophia borrelli wfxr news. the f-f-a state conference will be taking place at virginia tech in june. this year is the 90th for the the state convention. an update now to the ice rink inc. says attendance for the first season of r-o-a elmwood on ice - exceeded its expectations.a spokesperson says more than 13 thousand, four hundred people visited the ice rink - and there were 16 private rentals of the rink. the group originally hoped about ten thousand people would come out to skate. the rink will be back next winter - but downtown roanoke inc. has an online survey to get the public's input about the first season. that survey is open until the end of the monthend of the monthopen until the season. about the first public's input to get the roanoke inc. has - but downtown back next winter rink will be back next winter - but downtown roanoke inc. has an online survey to get the public's input about the first season. that survey is open until the that survey is open until the end of the month end of the monththat su

in blacksburg, sophia borrelli wfxr news. the f-f-a state conference will be taking place at virginia tech in june. 2016 marks the 90th year of the state convention. a touching act of kindess by a starbucks employee in viral. ibby piracha who is hearing impaired first shared the details of the gesture on social media. he says the cashier at his starbucks wrote him a note, saying she's been learning sign language so he could have the same experience at starbucks as everyone else. piracha spoke to a reporter through an app on his phone- saying the note warmed his heart. piracha : "the note made me happy."reporter says: "he then said to me"piracha says: : "i felt happy that she learned to sign asl to speak with me." piracha says he goes to that starbucks about three times a week and loves his experience there. wednesdays every week right here on good day virginia.but, have you heard about the wine workout?we'll tell you more when we come back in two every wednesday right here on good day virginia, i bring you workout wednesday.t

and as wfxr's sophia borrelli tells us, ralliers think that would disgrace the memories of their ancestors. 0:13 - 0:220:56 - 1:061:07 - 1:17 nats of amazing gracesongs nat of poemsand poems to celebrate those who lived on this hill long before any of us were born. stephen clinton/support of not moving houses: "to show respect and admiration and honor a society that had a lot more to do with the building of this country than we've acknowledged in the past."the friends of greenfield preston plantation group held a ceremony. some like stephen clinton are hoping county leaders will see the support and re-evaluate their decision to move these historic slave homes.stephen clinton/support of not moving houses: "perhaps we can stop the action that is preceding right now and work together for a solution that suits all of the parties involved."nat of ceremony shirley johnson lewis says she is a decendant of slaves and is leading the fight to save this historic land. shirley johnson lewis/organizer of event: "i think the slaves didn't have a say and so i kind of feel like i'm working for them now. i

and as wfxr's sophia borrelli tells us, ralliers think that would disgrace the memories of their ancestors. 0:13 - 0:220:56 - 1:061:07 - 1:17 nats of amazing gracesongs nat of poemsand poems to celebrate those who lived on this hill long before any of us were born. stephen clinton/support of not moving houses: "to show respect and admiration and honor a society that had a lot more to do with the building of this country than we've acknowledged in the past."the friends of greenfield preston plantation group held a ceremony. some like stephen clinton are hoping county leaders will see the support and re-evaluate their decision to move these historic slave homes.stephen clinton/support of not moving houses: "perhaps we can stop the action that is preceding right now and work together for a solution that suits all of the parties involved."nat of ceremony shirley johnson lewis says she is a decendant of slaves and is leading the fight to save this historic land. shirley johnson lewis/organizer of event: "i think the slaves didn't have a say and so i kind of feel like i'm working for them now. i

borrelli reports- - the group is trying to keep more kids from becoming it starts with parents for more information about how to talk with your teen about their online activity, you can head to our website at virginiafirst.com. the danville city council has approved the addition of four police officers - to its police department. right now - the police force is budgeted to have 131 officers - but only has 125 on staff due to a high level of turnover - as some officers leave the department. now - the police department can have up to 135 officers on staff. this addition of officers comes as welcome news. lt. mike wallace - danville police department: "there's a lot of stuff that we can do with them patrol, so it's definitely a welcome addition. officials say the added positions will be paid for with the police department's personnel fund. that fund collects money from unfilled positions in the police department - that would have been used to pay those employees.the danville police department says it will decide positions and when they will be filled - at a later time. new this morning:roa

there is a local task force that strictly focuses on cyber crimes against childrenas wfxr's sophia borrelli reports-- the group is trying to keep more kids from becoming targets and investigators say it starts with parents 1:432:23 - 2:34 3:24 - 3:29 nat of phone message going offin this day and age, kids and teens can communicate with anyone in the world, but unfortunately some say that is not always a good thing. laura lathem/mother of 11 year old boy: "mindboggling."laura lathem is the mother of an 11 year old boy. she was shocked at some for more information about how to talk with your teen about their online activity, you can head to our website at virginiafirst.com. high pressure builds into the area for today and tonight. a lowpressure system in the upper mississippi valley friday will moveeast across the great lakes on saturday. this system will bring aweak cold front into our region on friday a 18 month old child is found along side of the road just over the state line in west virginia and now the caretaker is charged with neglect. as wfxr's travell eiland tells us...quick action b

roanoke, sophia borrelli wfxr news. even though roads are in much better shape this morning than they were morning than shape this much better roads are in even though even though roads are in much better shape this morning than they were yesterday morning, there are still a few hazards to keep an eye on as you head out the door today. meteoologist taylor kanost is keeping an eye on the roads this morning in roanoke county. thanks to the warm conditions yesterday, city and vdot crews were able to get a lot accomplished yesterday. most accomplished a lot and vdot crews yesterday, city conditions the warm thanks to thanks to conditions yesterday, city were able to get a lot accomplished major roads have been cleared of that came crashing down along with that, most roads secondary neighborhood to be clear of snow at this we aren't around the this morning in roanoke and of southwest virginia which could be an issue. even if not drop below freezing, all of will pond on the roads. bottom you shouldn't have any trouble you nee

wfxr's sophia borrelli tagged along with appalachian power crews to find out! 0:08 - 0:130:14 - 0:24five stops - in five hours.but the list keeps growing - for this line crew.kenney boone/line crew supervisor: "if we can fix it with just the three of us real quick, we can, but if it would be something that would tie us up a long time, we will just assessing it." standup: "power crews say problems like this one aren't a quick fix but they are working 15 to 16 hours a day just to get your power back on as soon as possible."kenney: "dread the long hours, but you know, it's just part of the job been doing it for 36 years. crews say the ice storm after the snow was the cause for a lot of the problems. kenney: "snow would have been better than the ice, the ice is what caused it."with no end in sight as to how long some will be without power, crews say they are working as hard as they can. kenney: "go home and get a little sleep, then come back and do it the next day too because we know this is probably going to run two, three, four days probably."and to not shoot the

wfxr's sophia borrelli shows us what it takes to-- prepare flowers for tomorrow night's roanoke heart ball. 0:08 - 0:110:57 - 1:06 nat of phone ringingthe phone is ringing off the hook as employees arrange beautiful bouquets for valentine's day. mark frye/owner of creative occasions: "oh no it's stress, let's call it what it is, it's stress."owner mark frye says he and his crew have been planning for months. mark frye/owner of creative occasions: "we bulk up with bulk up with extra people to help answer the phones, all of those kinds of things go into planning for this holiday." mark says he enjoys seeing his products bring a smile to people's faces each year. mark frye/owner of creative occasions: "this morning, this 92 year old man who has been calling us for at least the a lesson in engineering. how a local event is allowing kids to create robots, and how you can get involved! wrap it about time it about time >> 19 hours and 41 minutes of news this week and this is the best part of all of that news. it is the most entertaining by far! >> that's pretty good! >> if it's friday. and d

in vinton, sophia borrelli wfxr news. if you would like to get tickets to the heart ball, you virginiafirst.com for more information. ever been out on your birthday and had the ridiculous, yet cheerful birthday song sung to you at a restaurant? that could tell you why -- next! the music publisher that claimed to hold the rights to the song "happy birthday to you" has settled the class action lawsuit for 14- million-dollars. so what does this mean? dianne gallagher has the story. sing it.happy birthday to you. politicians do too.happy birthday to you.they even sing it at the white house but did you ever notice you never really hear it sung by characters in movies or on tv? industry just got an early "birthday" present, if you will.it looks like a settlement will blow out the candles on a copyright lawsuit, opening up the popular tune for use in the public domain.now, according to documents released monday, warner-chappell music, that's the company that claims to own the rights to the song, will have to pay $14-million to s

wfxr's sophia borrelli shows us what it takes to-- prepare flowers for tomorrow night's roanoke heart ball. phone ringingthe phone is ringing off the hook as employees arrange beautiful bouquets for valentine's day. mark frye/owner of creative occasions: "oh no it's stress, let's call it what it is, it's stress."owner mark frye says he and his crew have been planning for months. mark frye/owner of creative occasions: "we bulk up with if you still would like to get tickets to the heart ball, you can head to our website virginiafirst.com for more information. the nation's movie theaters the nation's movie theaters are looking to rebound after a slow weekend last week. and two highly anticipated new movies are opening this weekend. we will have a preview next on good day the newest addition to the marvel universe hits theaters friday... when indestructible assassin "deadpool" takes to the big screen..and there is something a little more romantic for valentine's day. let's head to julie banderas for that and the rest of this week's big releases. marvel's anti-hero 'deadpool' lands himself

police in danville want to know who stabbed a puppy last week.wfxr's sophia borrelli caught up with the pup to see how she is doing - and when she will be ready for adoption. 0:53 nat of whining this pup is already full of energy, and recovering at the danville humane society after she was stabbed in the back with what some believe was a knife. paulette dean/executive director, danville humane society: i am horrified."after police responded to a call about an injured dog, they got in touch with the humane society who made sure she got the care she needed. "unfortunately paulette says with the years she has been a director here at the shelter, this is not the first time she's seen this kind of animal cruelty come through these doors."paulette dean/executive danville humane society: "i wish was shocked, but after almost 24 job, i have seen many horrifying police are still trying piece anyone would want to hurt dan wallace/danville police: the danville area humane society will be accepting applications for the puppy starting on friday. if you're interested on adopting her- head to our webs

police in danville want to know who stabbed a puppy last week.wfxr's sophia borrelli caught up with the pup to see she will be ready for 0:20 - 0:310:32 - 0:390:45 - 0:53 nat of whiningthis pup is already full of energy, and recovering at the danville after she was stabbed in the some believe was a knife. dean/executive director, society: i am horrified." responded to a call about an they got in touch with the who made sure she got the care standup: "unfortunately paulette says with the years she has been a director here at the shelter, this is not the first time she's seen this kind of animal cruelty come through these doors."paulette dean/executive director, danville humane society: "i wish i could say i was years on this job, i have seen many horrifying police are still trying piece together why anyone would want to hurt this puppy. dan wallace/danville police: "that's going to be part of the investigation is if we can see if it was on purpose, or accidently or if any charges can be made. it's still kinda early." to help police with that investigation, the humane society offers a 1 t