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Franklin County CTE center closer to becoming a reality
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Franklin county schools have been using the current Career and Technical Education center for more than 30 years. Thousands of students have walked the hall and Franklin County Superintendent Kevin Siers said the building is in need of an upgrade. “We’ve got a lot of...
HopeGrows Gala held in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – The HopeTree’s fundraising gala “HopeGrows” was held in Roanoke today, and it brought together a crowd to support the organization!. The event took place at the Fitzpatrick Hall at the Jefferson Center. HopeTree offers services that include foster care and developmental services for families and...
Olde Salem Days returns for 2025 outing
SALEM, Va. – The City of Salem is welcoming back an event to get the area buzzing!. Olde Salem Days isn’t just about vendors lining Main Street, but it is also about raising funds for the Rotary Club of Salem. Organizers were able to raise $45,000 last year, which went to Rotary International Funds to help fight polio.
2025 SML Walk to End Poverty to be held September 20
MONETA, Va. – The 2025 Walk to End Poverty will be held on Saturday, September 20!. The walk features a 5k and a 10k walk or run at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. The walk is set to begin at 10 a.m., and lunch will be provided at 11 a.m.
UVA Health flags six unsafe newborn car seats; experts warn parents of risks
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A warning for new parents: six unsafe newborn car seats have recently been spotted in Virginia. UVA Health providers say families unknowingly purchased the seats online, not realizing they don’t meet U.S. safety standards. The unapproved car seats look similar to standard models, but lack...
Bullet found in Forest Middle School classroom, officials say
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A bullet was found in a middle school classroom in Bedford County on Friday, officials confirmed. According to Forest Middle School Principal Dr. Donnie Norman, a single bullet was found in a classroom in the afternoon. Dr. Norman says that it was immediately reported...
Franklin County Schools considering AI gun detection software
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – School board members are discussing the use of artificial intelligence to detect guns on school grounds. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Siers said the board has been exploring options, including software from Zero Eyes that uses existing security cameras and AI to identify firearms and alert an...
City of Roanoke commits $250,000 to aid local businesses in equipment purchases
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The City of Roanoke Economic Development Authority is providing $250,000 to local businesses to assist in essential equipment purchases as part of the city’s Business Equipment Incentive Program (BEIP). “We meet with businesses all the time, and we hear from a lot of them that their greatest...
On the Farm: Customers help with the harvest at one Virginia winery
GOODVIEW, Va. (WFXR) — As the Beatles once sang, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” So, what does that have to do with Virginia wine? In this case, a lot. Every year, the folks at Fables and Feathers Winery in Goodview, Virginia throw a few grape picking parties. They invite their […]
