World Juniors Finalist Doruk Yogurtcuoglu Commits To Virginia Tech For 2026
Yogurtcuoglu is a huge addition to Virginia Tech as his best converted time in the 200 breast would already make the ACC 'A' final. Current photo via Doruk Yogurtcuoglu. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is...
VDOT Issues Traffic Alert Ahead of Martinsville Race Weekend
SALEM – With a weekend full of racing, drivers should expect an increased volume of traffic in the vicinity of Martinsville Speedway on Friday, March 27, Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026. For the NASCAR race being held on Sunday, March 29,the Virginia Department of Transportation encourages...
Big weekend events coming for Angels of Assisi
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A lot is happening a Angels of Assisi. Ethan Claridge joins 7@four to prepare us for the weekend. Mobile Health Clinic (March 28, 10am - 2pm) Hunting Hills PetSmart (4210L Franklin Road SW) March 28: 11am - 3pm. March 29: 11am - 2pm.
Virginia localities alarmed over fire truck shortage
When there’s a fire, we expect the trucks to come as soon as possible but it’s getting harder and harder for fire departments to even get those trucks. “So, when we started looking at fire engines, some manufacturers were telling me anywhere from two to three years that they would have us a fire engine,” said Salem...
Roanoke City Council meets, continues to discuss budget
ROANOKE, Va. – On Monday evening, Roanoke City Council met to discuss the city’s next budget. Leaders laid out a $421.5 million budget, an increase of about $13 million from last year. Officials say rising costs, including salaries and essential services, are still outpacing revenue, leaving the city...
Roanoke County presents preliminary budget
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke County leaders got their first look Tuesday at a proposed $285 million budget for fiscal year 2026–27, a plan county officials say maintains core services without raising taxes. The proposal is nearly a 5% increase from last year’s budget and includes major investments...
Legal battle to keep Stewartsville Elementary School open
BEDFORD CO., Va. – Parents in Bedford County are fighting back against the planned closure of Stewartsville Elementary School, and they’re taking their case to court. Joy Powers, a Bedford County parent and congressional candidate, has filed a lawsuit to block the closure, alleging the school board violated state law...
Local landscaper struggles to offset soaring fuel costs
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – As we spring into these warmer months demand for services on everything from mowing to paving is starting to grow. But rising gas prices are starting to take a toll on local landscaping businesses, like Galvan Landscapers. “We have trucks that we spend 2 or...
Despite operating at a deficit, Market on Melrose says best times are ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Before Market on Melrose, the neighborhoods in northwest Roanoke were considered a food desert, without easy access to fresh produce and meat for more than 40 years. After opening in November of 2024, Market on Melrose made it a mission to change that. “They really needed one because the nearest...
Documents shed light into potential suspect in double homicide outside Roanoke church
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s been a little more than a month since churchgoers in one of our hometowns came upon a car with two men dead inside. Court documents are shedding light on what detectives say happened inside the vehicle and who they believe may be responsible. In...

















