The U-S Consumer Product Safety Commission says it found high levels of lead in black, yellow and red paint on the buckets. The agency says it can cause lead poisoning if a young child eats the paint. Consumers are urged to return the items to stores for refunds. It's a Top Ten List designed to increase public awareness. The Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation has released a list of the 10 most endangered places in the area.
Members say the Roanoke River is in jeopardy because of poor planning and pollution.
The list also includes the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains. The Foundation is afraid of current and future development on the rolling hills. The Claytor Clinic in the Historic Gainsboro District was also named. Also mentioned was the Stokes House on Plantation Road in Roanoke County. Stay with us.