Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - More than half of Southwest Virginia households experience food insecurity, leading the state in hunger rates as regional communities also navigate a sharp rise in stolen grocery benefits. According to a recent report, 55% of households in Southwest Virginia lack consistent access to sufficient fo

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke County Public Schools officially cut the ribbon on renovations at W. E. Cundiff Elementary in Vinton Wednesday. The project had been in the works since 2019, and includes a new cafeteria and administrative wing, as well as new learning-room spaces, a library and a gym.

ROANOKE, Va. – The creator of the Roanoke Trinket Trade Box says she is stepping away from maintaining the community exchange after the box was vandalized for a second time. The box, located outside Show Pony in Grandin Village, became a popular spot for residents to exchange small items and gifts. The concept is simpl

VINTON, Va. (WDBJ/Town of Vinton Release) - The Town of Vinton is seeking proposals from developers to redevelop a site that was destroyed by fire July 2, 2022. The fire destroyed the former DR Music building at 101 East Lee Avenue after the building’s roof collapsed. It also impacted four adjacent apartments and the b

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. — School districts across Southwest Virginia say they work continuously to keep classrooms staffed, with leaders in Roanoke County, Franklin County, Radford City and Grayson County describing an ongoing effort to fill substitute teacher positions. Chuck Lionberger, public information officer for Roa

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The sale of the Hotel Roanoke Conference Center to the Virginia Tech Foundation was finalized Wednesday. The sale sets the stage for the eventual sale of the entire hotel property. For years, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Tech owned the Conference Center while the Virginia...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Caroline Dodson, founder and operator of Rodeo Thrift, joined Here @ Home on WDBJ7 to share a selection of affordable household thrift items. Rodeo Thrift is a donation-stocked thrift store in Roanoke known for affordable prices and unexpected finds. Viral video brings wider attention. A TikTok...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Tanglewood Crossing, an upcoming shopping center in Roanoke, has announced its first round of retailers ahead of its scheduled March 2027 opening. Roanoke County officials said the town center will launch with Biscuit Belly, Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Dave’s Hot Chicken, European Wax Center and Mattress

In the town of Moneta, nestled near Smith Mountain Lake, Lisa McArdle has crafted a sanctuary for those seeking to reclaim the sounds of life. Her journey to founding SML Hearing Center began with a personal challenge that transformed into a profound mission. Lisa, who suddenly lost hearing in one ear in 2009, found he

ROANOKE, Va. – The Grandin Theatre is undergoing renovations ahead of its 95th anniversary next year, which will bring updated amenities to the historic arts and culture organization. In the back of the theater, an additional structure is being added with the primary purpose of supporting the live performance...