Taubman Museum of Art is going to the dogs!
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Taubman Museum of Art is going to the dogs – literally! – with Pop PUPmuseum on Saturday, September 19, 11 am-2 pm. The event will feature prints of works from the Taubman Museum of Art’s Permanent Collection, pet-focused vendors, art-making stations, caricatures by artist Kyle Edgell, refresh
Smith Mountain Lake water levels fall nearly 6 feet as heat drives power demand
MONETA, Va. (WSET) — Smith Mountain Lake levels have fallen nearly 6 feet below pond level, leaving some boats unable to reach the water from their docks. The drop comes as the region continues to deal with intense summer heat, and the lake's lower levels are tied, at least in part, to increased demand for electricity.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: David Arquette to appear at Berglund Center for Scream anniversary event
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It has been 30 years since the first “Scream” movie hit theaters. A special anniversary showing of the film, along with a live Q&A with actor David Arquette, is coming to the Berglund Center in October. Arquette played Deputy Dewey Riley in the “Scream”...
The Promissory on South Jefferson cuts a ribbon
Its been open to the public since the New Year’s Grace Potter Concert at The Exchange music hall, but with the Spanish-themed Suerte restaurant now up and running, along with the 27-room boutique hotel – The Promissory on South Jefferson, inside what was a bank at one time – finally cut a ribbon this morning. The origi
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge reaches record high $972.5 million in tourism revenue in 2025
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge announced that in 2025, a record $972.5 million was directly spent by visitors in Virginia’s Blue Ridge, a 5.3% increase over 2024. In 2025, direct visitor spending generated $47.1 million in local tax revenue for the Cities of Roanoke and Salem and the Counties of Botetourt, Franklin and Ro
7@four Taste Test: UVA brings coastal seafood to Scott Stadium gameday menu
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Gameday concessions in Charlottesville are getting a major upgrade this fall, trading standard stadium fare for fresh coastal flavors. The new lineup includes a jumbo lump crab cake sandwich, seasoned crab fries, and fresh cod fish tacos. UVA’s Chef Terri joins 7@four to give fans a...
Roanoke College reveals new scholarship for students from Southwest Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - Roanoke College announced a new scholarship designed to drive up enrollment for students from Southwest Virginia and "remove barriers to opportunity." The Southwest Virginia Scholars program will provide $5,000 each year to first-year students from 24 counties and eight cities across the region, f
Dispatch: Investigation underway after person stabbed to death in Anderson Co.
Anderson County dispatch said an investigation is underway after a person was stabbed to death on Wednesday night.
Roanoke County under NDA after land sale at Wood Haven Tech Park, leaving neighbors...
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke County spokesperson confirms the county has signed a non-disclosure agreement regarding a recent land sale at Wood Haven Technology Park, legally barring officials from revealing what could be coming to the site and leaving neighboring residents demanding answers. According to the
The 540: Celebrating Virginia’s Blue Ridge Restaurant Week
ROANOKE, Va. – On Wednesday, we here at 10 News wanted to celebrate Virginia’s Blue Ridge Restaurant Week by trying food from some local spots! We picked up some bites from Well Hung Vineyard, Martin’s Downtown and 202 Social House in Roanoke! Watch below. The 540 is...

















