MCSO offers class to inmates for positive future after jail
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - For inmates at the Montgomery County Jail, time behind bars is more than a punishment, it’s a chance to turn their lives around. Inmates are now learning how to make that change through a class called “Success In Life.”. It’s not your average...
Photos of bloody floor, walls led police to search home of missing Roanoke woman
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Newly-released court documents are revealing more details about what led investigators to search the home of a woman reporting missing in Roanoke. That search ended with the discovery of the woman’s remains outside the house. Roanoke Police took a report that Meagan Martin was last...
New Roanoke refill shop aims to reduce plastic waste
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Do you dream of reducing plastic waste and refilling your everyday essentials with non-toxic products? A new low-waste shop at Towers Shopping Center in Roanoke is helping you fill those needs. As you step inside Simply Refillery, you’re greeted by the aromas of clean and sustainable...
Accidental fire in Hollins kills two chicks, no residents displaced
UPDATE: 7:12 A.M. 6/20 ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the fire on Neil Drive was accidental due to a heat lamp being to close to combustible materials. Damages are estimated to be $10,000 and two baby chicks died. Roanoke Fire and Rescue also shared that no residents...
Healthy aging hearts are less susceptible to irregular heart beat, researchers say
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Most people think the heart starts to lose its spark as you age, but researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC say otherwise. In a healthy heart, a natural electrical current shocks the heart’s cells. It’s what makes a heart beat. Researchers...
Local Vietnam Era veterans recognized for service, sacrifice
SALEM, Va. – Local Vietnam Era veterans were recognized today for their service and sacrifice to the country during the VA Health Care System’s quarterly Town Hall meeting in Salem. At the Town Hall, veterans were presented with a Vietnam 50th Anniversary commemorative pin from Dr. Rebecca Stackhouse,...
Southern Trust Home Services Marks 30 Years of Serving Virginia Homeowners
ROANOKE, Virginia — Southern Trust Home Services, an electrical, HVAC, and plumbing company serving southwest Virginia, is celebrating 30 years of business — overcoming numerous challenges and landing big wins — on the path to success. Owner Ted Puzio says the road to Southern Trust’s current iteration was bumpy at...
Community conversation to address dangers of social media, cellphones after local girl’s suicide
ROANOKE, Va. – After the tragic death of 10-year-old Autumn Bushman, a local group is hosting a public event to help families better understand the impact of social media and smartphones on young minds. The Partnership for Community Wellness is inviting parents, educators, and community members to a screening...
Students get sneak peek at future career at ‘Camp Carilion’
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - From Starting IVs to learning how a chest compression system works, soon-to-be medical professionals explored the healthcare world in a hands on experience at ‘Camp Carilion’. “You may come in thinking that you want to be a doctor, and by the time you’re done...
Pet Talk: Making frozen pet treats
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pet Talk is a segment airing on 7@four each Wednesday. We spoke to Julie Rickmond from the Roanoke Valley SPCA about making frozen pet treats. You can send us your questions through our website and ask professionals what you should do for your pet.
