What Salary Would Place a Roanoke Resident Among the Financial Elite?
The question of what constitutes financial elitism in Roanoke has been a topic of lively discussion on social media. The debate revolves around the income threshold that would make a Roanoke local feel like they are part of the upper class. Is it $80k, $100k, or perhaps even $120k? The question, while phrased...
Kickoff Time for Virginia Tech vs. No. 17 Virginia Announced
The epic battle for the Commonwealth Cup will be on primetime.
Exploring Blue-Collar Job Opportunities Above $22 an Hour
A social media user recently inquired about job opportunities that pay over $22-$23 per hour. With a background in plumbing, maintenance, commercial driving, hazmat, and other blue-collar jobs, this individual is seeking new opportunities to utilize their skills and experience.
Feeding Hope: Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s Fight Against Hunger
On the last day of Camping for Hunger Week, Janet Michael, host of “The Valley Today,” welcomes Les Sinclair, Communications and PR Manager for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, to discuss the challenges, triumphs, and the power of community support. Click here to listen. Navigating Uncertainty: The...
RPD Animal Wardens hosting pet food drive
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke City Animal Wardens are hosting a pet food drive, starting November 26. Sergeant Trista Noel and Animal Warden Dalton Baugess tell 7@four what items they are looking for and how donations can be made.
My Parents Aim to Relocate to Maryland While Maintaining In-State Tuition Payments
A student from Virginia, who is set to transfer to a new institution in the Spring of 2026, has sparked an interesting discussion on the possibility of retaining in-state tuition despite a change in domicile. The student's parents are planning to move from Virginia to Maryland before the start of the next semester,...
Lynchburg and Bedford launch campaign to recycle cooking grease with free disposal kits
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Lynchburg Water Resources (LWR) and the Bedford Regional Water Authority (BRWA) have partnered to encourage citizens to properly dispose of and recycle cooking oils and grease through their “Enjoy the Feast, Recycle the Grease” campaign. For this effort, LWR and BRWA are giving away free...
Illuminights stirs up holiday spirit with their opening night
ROANOKE, Va. – On Nov. 22, around 1,500 people went to Explore Park in Roanoke to see all the lights and holiday festivities that could only be provided by Illuminights. “It gets you into the Christmas spirit,” Clay Tate said. “Everyone is very nice and very helpful.”
Roanoke Police, U.S. Marshals issue dozens of warrants, seize firearms and drugs
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — A warrant operation conducted by the Roanoke Police Department and a task force with the U.S. Marshals Service led to dozens of warrants issued, numerous arrests, and the seizure of multiple firearms and drugs. The five-day operation was carried out from November 10 through the...
Residents displaced, multiple animals dead following mobile home fire in Thaxton
THAXTON, Va. – Multiple residents have been displaced, and several animals were killed as a result of a mobile home fire that occurred in Thaxton on Saturday, Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Department said. SCVFD said they received reports of a house on fire on Rolling Meadows Drive around 12:40 p.m....
