Roanoke VA

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...

FRANLKIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Glade Hill firefighter is recovering after an oak beam fell on him Monday, June 15, according to Franklin County Fire and EMS. A 911 call came into the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 7:16 a.m. for the report of a structure fire in the Fork Mountain area.

Austrian life sciences firm Ringana has made the United States the target of its next international expansion push, but first it needed a U.S. corporate headquarters to operate from. It has found the perfect location, and you won't be surprised to hear it is not in Montgomery County, or even within the state of Marylan

Footprints that linger on your grass are a silent cry for help from a thirsty yard. As the Roanoke and New River Valleys continue to endure a severe drought, homeowners are watching their green spaces fade to tan and beige. Dr. Dan Sandor, an assistant professor of turfgrass science at Virginia Tech, says these changes

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for those generally along and east of the Blue Ridge and up in the Highlands until 11 PM this evening. Scattered storms may become strong to severe with damaging winds as the main threat. Severe wind gusts may be as high as 60-70 mph. […]