Roanoke VA

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Smith Mountain Lake Association Water Safety Council, as well as local law enforcement, is asking boaters not to create wakes in certain parts of Smith Mountain Lake during its fireworks celebration next month. Officials are telling boaters around the Mitchell’s Point Marina, where

A crowd of family, friends and production members celebrate at the red-carpet ribbon cutting ceremony for Debbie Seagle’s up-coming movie, “Coffee Cups & Wine Glasses,” to be filmed in the NRV. Seagle, who grew up in Dublin says she wants to help with tourism and building revenue locally. (Danielle Reid/Patriot Publish

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Montgomery County 250 Exhibit is a new exhibit highlighting the history and cultural development of Montgomery County and the surrounding Appalachian region as part of Virginia’s 250th commemoration. Beginning with the Revolutionary era and the formation of Montgomery County in 1776, the exhibit e

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) -The 7@four team was joined by The Matt Chandler Foundation to learn more about its upcoming golf tournament. It’s happening June 26 at the Waterfront Country Club in Moneta. The tournament will honor the legacy of Matt Chandler and support Franklin County Golf and its seniors.

Torres is the first pitcher in this year's portal cycle to commit to Virginia Tech.

Franklin County High School graduated 454 students on June 11. The Cy Dillon Stadium was filled with parents, relatives, and friends as Principal Reyhan Deskin handed out diplomas. Superintendent Dr. Kevin W. Siers introduced the speakers. Former Franklin County High School Principal Debora Decker was the guest speaker

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - WDBJ7 is proud to have won several 2026 awards from the Virginia Association of Broadcasters at a banquet held June 12. The special “7 at 70: Stories of Your Hometown Station” received an award for Best Documentary. Anchor-reporter Kate Capodanno and photojournalist Benjamin Riquelmy...

ROANOKE, Va. – The Berglund Center and The Mill Mountain Star will shine red, white and blue for five days beginning on July 1 to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the City of Roanoke announced. According to officials, City Council voted to illuminate the star in patriotic colors from...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City Council accepted a state grant Monday aimed at helping protect groups that may be targets of hate crimes. The new grant could bring more security support to organizations in Roanoke working with police to prevent and respond to hate crimes. “I’m grateful that we...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two speed cushions have been installed on Robertson Road between Owen Drive and Kent Road as a temporary measure to control traffic speeds. Jessica Braggins lives along Robertson Road. She said the road has been an attraction for younger drivers. “Before the cushions people who cut...