Neurology and MS clinic talks serving the Roanoke Valley
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The Blue Ridge Associates in Neurology and Multiple Sclerosis aim to help those with neurological conditions. 7@four is joined by the team who will be serving the city and surrounding areas: Lead Nurse Practitioner Marion Thomas, Neurologist Dr. Robert McMahon, and Neurologist and Multiple...
In Our Hometowns: Thousands in need of housing assistance
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Affordable housing is an issue for many communities and Roanoke is no different. The Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority has more than 4,000 people on its Section 9 Housing Voucher waitlist. That program provides rental assistance to low income families. The authority has its own public...
The Lobster Tail At This Old-School Steakhouse Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In...
Some restaurants serve food, but others serve experiences that linger in your memory long after the last bite. Coach & Four in Roanoke, Virginia, falls firmly into the second category – a place where seafood and steak traditions are honored with the kind of reverence that’s becoming increasingly rare in today’s...
In Our Hometowns: Overcrowding in Roanoke high schools
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Despite original population estimates from years ago, the City of Roanoke is growing and it’s causing an overcrowding issue at Roanoke City Public Schools. Patrick Henry High School and William Fleming High School are over capacity by a combined 700 students. The division is considering...
Bedford Fire Department responds to Carbon Monoxide leak at Spring Oak, no injuries reported
BEDFORD, Va. – The Bedford Fire Department announced Wednesday that it responded to a Carbon Monoxide leak at Spring Oak at Bedford, the Elks Home, on Wednesday evening. According to officials, shortly after first responders arrived at 4:55 p.m., an investigation found high levels of CO throughout one of the wings of...
Virginia police search for critically missing adult in Roanoke area
(WFXR)- The Virginia State Police is searching for a 79-year-old man who is believed to be walking around in the Roanoke area. Leonard Hugh Thompson was reported missing to the Herndon Police Department on Tuesday, December 16. He was last seen on Elden Street in Herndon. Police said Thompson could be in the Roanoke...
Women in mid-life are choosing to travel solo
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a bucket-list trip, solo travel is quickly becoming one of the biggest trends among mid-life women. Christina Daves joins us on Here @ Home to discuss this trend, and talk about her conversation she recently had on the latest edition of her Living Ageless and...
HOLIDAY GIVING: Bell ringers seek final donations for Salvation Army programs
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Salvation Army has reached about 60% of its Red Kettle Campaign goal as the organization’s largest annual fundraiser enters its final stretch. “Every time you walk by a bell ringer and decide to give whatever you may have, we are incredibly thankful for it,” Lt. Antonio Hodges said.
Santa and his elves bring holiday magic to the YMCA at Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. – The YMCA at Virginia Tech brought holiday cheer Dec. 6, transforming into a cozy wonderland with festive decorations for families to celebrate. Kids up to 12 years old became honorary elves for the day, exploring tables filled with treasures to find the perfect gifts for their families. The YMCA...
Blacksburg, VA Winter Weather This Week: Rain Thursday, 25° Freeze Before Christmas Travel
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia wakes to crisp air and clearing skies, with mountains slowly emerging from thin clouds. The calm start hides a fast-moving winter pattern that turns wetter, then colder, by Friday. According to the...
