Franklin County zoning debate raises questions about data centers
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Franklin County is debating changes to its zoning rules that could affect whether data centers can move in — and residents are already raising questions about water, electricity and long-term environmental impact. No data center is currently proposed for Franklin County, but a draft...
Virginia State Police activate speed safety cameras in Botetourt and Roanoke counties
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia State Police are asking travelers on Interstate 81 to slow down between mile markers 143 and 150 in Botetourt and Roanoke counties as speed safety cameras are installed in the work zone over the weekend. Starting Monday, the cameras will monitor vehicles traveling northbound and...
Gas prices affect local flower shops ahead of Mother’s Day
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Mother’s Day is one of the busiest holidays for flower shops in the Roanoke Valley, but getting bouquets to customers’ doorsteps is getting more expensive with heightened fuel and freight costs, local florists say. About 75% of Americans plan to buy flowers for Mother’s...
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit in Roanoke traffic
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A pedestrian was taken to a hospital after being hit in traffic in downtown Roanoke Saturday night. The Roanoke Police Department said officers are investigating after a man was hit and seriously injured when a driver hit him in the 600 block of Campbell Avenue SE at approximately 10:11 p.m.
RPD investigating crash involving pedestrian
Roanoke, VA (WXFR) — Police are investigating a crash in Roanoke, after a vehicle struck a pedestrian. Officials say it happened in the 600 block of Campbell Avenue SE at 10:11 P.M. RPD says the pedestrian suffered serious injuries and has since been taken to the hospital. There is no update on the condition of […]
Table 50 celebrates 20 years in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Roanoke icon is celebrating two decades in the Star City, as Table 50 turns 20 years old this year. It’s located in the heart of downtown Roanoke on Market Ave SE and was first opened in 2006 by Eric Dilauro and Mike Cordell. “I always wanted to do my own […]
GFWC Bedford Women’s Club hosts Mom’s Day in the Park ahead of Mother’s Day
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Sunday is Mother’s Day, and people in Bedford County are getting a head start on the celebrations. The GFWC Bedford Women’s Club helped kick off Mother’s Day Weekend at Falling Creek Park on Saturday! Mom’s Day in the park featured crafts, live music and food to help bring families together. Organizers aimed to provide an experience anyone can enjoy!
The Secular Society erases $51M in medical debt for 35,000 Southwest Virginians
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WCYB) — The Secular Society, a non-profit located in Blacksburg, is eliminating $51,348,305 in medical debt for 35,007 residents in Southwest Virginia. According to the group’s spokesperson, Rachel Helton, letters are being mailed out to residents and should arrive within the next 2-4 weeks. According to...
VA250 Mobile Museum to make stop in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, a museum on wheels is visiting one of our hometowns this weekend. The VA250 Mobile Museum is going to be at Benjamin Franklin Middle School Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum travels all across the...
Roanoke seeks solution for Berglund Center’s future
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke city officials revealed new details about a proposed casino and entertainment district at a focus group meeting Thursday night. This included plans for the casino operator to purchase only the Berglund Center’s special events center while the city maintains ownership of the rest of the facility.
