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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Neurodivergent people often find that navigating an inaccessible world can take a toll on their mental health. While conditions like autism and ADHD are not mental illnesses, neurodivergent individuals face a statistically higher risk of developing conditions like depression, anxiety, and trauma.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Heat will return to the region on Wednesday, following a cool start to the work week. Temperatures will start the day near 60, rising into the 80s and 90s during the afternoon. Storms will return to the region on Thursday as a cold front moves in from the west. Some storms […]

MONTVALE, Va. (WFXR) – After years of operating its own water system, Montvale Water is now part of Bedford Water. The transition comes after almost a year of Bedford Water providing maintenance support to Montvale. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) requested this change due to issues caused by contractors laying

FRANKLIN CO., Va. – Working parents looking for summer childcare have an option at the Franklin County YMCA, which is running an all-day summer camp program throughout the school break. Camp is open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. across all seven weeks school is out. Kids spend...

RAM House executive director Melissa Woodson says the clock is ticking – and vows that the relocated day shelter with expanded services for those experiencing homelessness WILL be open on the last day of June. The new RAM House shelter on Elm Avenue in a building deeded to the non-profit by the owners of Virginia Trans

Wilson Post 13 juniors erase 9-4 deficit to tie Roanoke 9-9 after time limit, keeping unbeaten record but halting winning streak at Fleming Stadium.

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Salem is conducting a community housing survey to gather information about the current condition of housing throughout the city. The survey asks residents questions to determine their demographic, housing situation, the overall condition of their home, neighborhood conditions and more. S

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Tyrone Fox, AKA T-Fox, joined 7@four to talk about his upcoming Father’s Day show. It’s taking place at Hotel Roanoke from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A 62-year-old man is making his way through our hometowns on his journey to bike across the country. It’s part of his mission to raise awareness and fundraise for Free Clinics in Virginia. Richmond native Thomas Rayner just started his 65-day, 3,700 mile bike journey...

8News got the chance to chat with some of the Miss Virginia candidates on Tuesday as they prepare for the competition set to happen later this month.