Roanoke VA

Colorado’s mountain towns have long attracted retirees with their breathtaking scenery, outdoor recreation, and laid-back lifestyle. But for many older Americans, the dream comes with a steep price tag. The median home price in Colorado sits at roughly $542,000, far above the national median. In many popular mountain c

(WSET) — Many Appalachian Power customers are without power following a storm that rolled in on Friday evening. Below is the list of the most affected counties with outages as of around 8:30 a.m., according to the Appalachian Power Outage Map. Bedford: 363 customer outages. Franklin: 367 customer outages.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Are you looking for a Caribbean getaway? Well, look no further than in the Roanoke Valley as the Caribbica Fest makes its return, bringing traditional island food, dance and music right here at home. Caribbica Fest is an outdoor Caribbean cultural festival and block party celebrating vibrant islan

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – The New River Valley Home Builders Association is inviting young artists in the region to participate in the Touch-A-Truck NRV Coloring Contest. The free contest gives children the chance to express their creativity, while getting excited about this highly anticipated family-friendly event. Contes

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - BOCO Wild, formerly known as the Botetourt Fishing Carnival, is returning to Buchanan Town Park Saturday, June 13 from 1PM - 5PM. Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Director Victor Morales joins 7@four to discuss the free outdoor event featuring fishing, archery, biking, climbing, vendors and m

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Ry’s Pies ‘N Cobblers is an award-winning bakery specializing in organic, made from-scratch pies, cobblers, cakes, and specialty desserts inspired by their Grandma’s century-old Southern Virginia recipes and handcrafted traditions. Ry’s Pies ‘N Cobblers joins 7@four to talk about the legacy of Gra

ROANOKE, Va. – NokeFest is back, bringing three days of live music, local art and community spirit to the banks of the Roanoke River. The annual hometown festival runs this weekend, drawing residents together to celebrate the city, its artists and the river that winds through it. Organizers made...

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – 30 years ago, WFXR’s parent company, Nexstar, created its Founders Day of Caring, which is where the over 200 stations across the country get inside their own communities, volunteering with local nonprofits. On Friday, June 12, staff with WFXR partnered with Feeding Southwest Virginia– doing quality

ROANOKE, Va. – The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke says it’s in its busiest stretch of the year, with more than 300 animals currently in its care. The center’s bird room is filled with baby birds from a range of species that require timed feedings. Staff members are also caring for hawks, and multiple owl

HARDY, Va. (WSET) — A home in Hardy sustained serious damage on Thursday morning when a fire ripped through. Crews with the Hardy Volunteer Fire Company arrived to find heavy flames coming through the roof toward the back of the home on Bandy Mill Road. An interior attack was initiated, and an overhaul process continue