Tuesdays of Honor: The Brown Brothers
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - This week’s Tuesdays of Honor was sent to us from a sister, Betty Ballengee, who wants to honor her four brothers who all served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. PFC Don Brown served in Japan as a medic from 1951 to 1954. PFC Jack...
Williamson Road milling and paving underway
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Milling and paving started Monday evening, Aug. 24, on Williamson Road at Orange Avenue in Roanoke as part of city’s Envision Williamson Road Project, according to the City of Roanoke. The city says construction will occur overnight between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. to minimize...
Delays on I-81 S near MM 144 due to crash in Roanoke Co.
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Drivers should expect delays southbound on Interstate 81 at mile marker 144.7 due to a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. As of 9:27 a.m., the south right shoulder is closed. Traffic backups are approximately 4.5 miles, VDOT says. VA511 shows crews
HOMETOWN HEALTH: Young people exposed to others’ suicide attempts are more likely to attempt...
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Young people exposed to others’ suicide attempts are more likely to attempt suicide themselves, according to a study published in JAMA. The study found adolescents and young adults who had someone in their social network attempt suicide had a higher risk of depression and suicide attempts.
Virginia’s first adult high school prepares for second year of operations
ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia’s first adult high school is getting ready for year two with big goals. The Excel Center in Roanoke, run by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, started its first day of school as it expands operations Monday. The center opened last year as the first...
Salem VA Health Care System to host VetFest Veteran Enrollment Fair
— The Salem VA Health Care System will hold a Summer VetFest Veteran Enrollment Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 29, at the Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA. The event, open to all Veterans, their family members and caregivers, will be a one-stop...
Salem’s Valleydale Apartments expansion continues with second building under construction
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) — Valleydale Apartments, an apartment complex in Salem, has a second building nearing completion, with a third building to follow, according to city officials. The complex began as a project a few years ago, according to the report. The first building filled with tenants quickly after...
Traffic Alert: Williamson Rd. project to cause overnight delays
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Officials with the City of Roanoke said milling and paving operations on Williamson Road begins Monday, August 24. Drivers can expect delays from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. between Orange Avenue and the city limit, near Malvern Road. It’s part of the city’s Envision Williamson Road Project, an ongoing
Residents welcome new bus stop near Valley View Walmart
ROANOKE, Va. – Commuters are getting some help with running errands and getting around town thanks to a new bus stop in the Valley View area. Some riders expressed concern that the bus stop’s previous location was a little dangerous. The new stop, however, is much closer to Walmart, which is making a big difference for
Local shelters waive adoption fees, other specials during Clear the Shelters month
Animal shelters across Southwest Virginia are waiving adoption fees and hosting special events as part of Clear the Shelters month. The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection, or RCACP, is waiving adoption fees through the end of August. The shelter provides temporary care for stray, abandoned and surrendered a
