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VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - If you ask anyone in eastern Roanoke County, they’ll tell you about a special pride that comes from living in Vinton. And one of the things they’re most proud of is the restaurant that bears the town’s name. We’re stopping by the Vinton Café in this week’s Hometown Eats.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Rodeo Thrift is a nonprofit thrift store stocked entirely through community donations. It was founded by Caroline Dodson when she was just 17 years old,. Here @ Home welcomes Caroline to talk about how this once online resale business has exploded into a popular local shopping destination known fo

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A man was convicted Thursday in Montgomery County Circuit Court after being charged with narcotics offenses. 34-year-old Matthew Scott Pettus of Shawsville was found guilty of two counts of Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance... 3rd or Subsequent Offense, Distribution of a

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for people ages 65 and older in the United States, according to the CDC. One in four older adults in that age group report falling every year, which can lead to severe injuries or death. Dr....

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb delivered his second State of the City address Thursday, speaking to community members, city officials and local leaders about the city’s progress and priorities for the future. Cobb highlighted efforts to strengthen Roanoke’s economy and create more opportunities for entrep

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- The Roanoke County Police Department is investigating an August 20 crash that resulted in the death of a 69-year-old man. The incident occurred around 4:00 a.m. in the area of Colonial Avenue and Thompsons Lane. According to police, a pedestrian, identified as John Scritchfield, was walking

After Tequila Taco Bar closed its doors last spring, Taaza 2.0 Indian Cuisine arrived in its place. The restaurant offers a wide selection of authentic Indian dishes and has served Roanoke for over 20 years before officially opening a second location in Harrisonburg on Aug. 14. Indian cuisine has always...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer asking Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and her local “sanctuary politicians” not to release an illegal immigrant who faces more than 20 charges related to child pornography. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The dog days of summer may slow some of us down, but they do not slow down smallmouth bass. Smallmouth are one of the most sought-after gamefish in North America. Late summer in Virginia may provide one of your best chances of catching one. That is because hot weather and warm […]