Concerns raised about conditions in assisted living facilities
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - From mold and maggots to missing safety equipment, family members of people living in some local assisted living homes said the conditions are unacceptable. Several people reached out to WDBJ7 for help after they reported that attempts to resolve the issues were unsuccessful. WDBJ7 spoke with...
Big Ol’ Fish for September 12, 2025
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Here are this week’s Big Ol’ Fish! Please, send your Big Ol’ Fish photos and videos to [email protected].
Hometown birthdays & anniversaries on September 12!
On Friday, September 12, WDBJ7 would like to give a shoutout to those in our hometowns celebrating a birthday or anniversary. Sponsored by Montano’s Restaurant.
Blue Ridge Bee Festival returns Sept. 13
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - The Blue Ridge Bee Festival highlights bees, pollinators and native plants and everything they do to help our environment. Lee Wittekind with the Bedford County Parks and Recreation speaks with 7@four about the importance of events like this one. Follow them on Facebook for updates.
Berglund Center hosts Roanoke’s second fall career expo
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- The Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board hosted its second fall career expo at the Berglund Center, providing an opportunity for people in the Roanoke area to learn about who’s hiring. A wide variety of employers set up booths to discuss job opportunities. “I’m just looking for something...
Jack Brown’s, Life Ring Foundation join forces for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger in Roanoke is teaming up with the Life Ring Foundation to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. On Friday, Jack Brown’s staff in Roanoke will wear T-shirts reading “My Shirt Fights Kids Cancer.” For every “Greg Brady” burger sold, $1 will be donated to the Life Ring Foundation. The...
Woman Spreads Awareness of Sickle Cell Disease
Addiction Survivors Celebrated During National Recovery Month. Song to Support: Nonprofit Uses Concerts to Help People Face Medical Bills.
Salem animal shelter pauses cat intake
SALEM, Va. (WFXR)- The City of Salem Animal Shelter announced a temporary pause on cat and kitten intakes due to it being at full capacity. “This temporary pause will allow us to maintain the highest standard of care for the animals already in our care,” the shelter shared in a Facebook post. “Once enough adoptions […]
Mill Mountain Star undergoes repairs to shine red, white and blue for 9/11
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Mill Mountain Star, Roanoke’s most recognizable landmark, is undergoing repairs after inspectors discovered a safety issue during a recent inspection. Officials found several loose bulbs that created the risk of live electrical connections striking the Star’s metal frame. Crews with Corell...
Water line break affects customers in Orange Avenue east and Vinton area
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Crews from the Western Virginia Water Authority are dealing with a water line break in the eastern part of its service area. Customers in the the Town of Vinton and areas off Orange Ave in Roanoke from Granby Rd NE to Cloverdale Rd and most side streets and neighborhood off Orange Ave/...
