Roanoke VA

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Last year, the Roanoke County economic development authority (EDA) piloted its Business Equipment Acquisition Program (BEAP) as a way to support local businesses by providing matching funds on equipment purchases. “We want to support our businesses of all sizes,” said Roanoke County...

In a recent social media discussion, community members were seeking recommendations for a local doctor who specializes in blepharoplasty, a surgical procedure that corrects drooping eyelids. The conversation also touched on the topic of insurance coverage versus self-pay for the procedure.

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Take a trip to the city of Salem for the annual Christmas parade and tree lighting. It will be December 5 in Downtown Salem. Curt Hunt, Special Events Supervisor, tells 7@four the activities set for this year.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Karis Care Services is hosting its 22nd annual “Karis Christmas for Seniors” program in the Roanoke area. Officials say nearly 1,500 seniors are enrolled in this year’s program, which brings holiday cheer and companionship to the oldest community members, who are often forgotten during a holiday...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. BLACKSBURG, VA – The calm, cold air across Virginia’s Blue Ridge this morning won’t last much longer. A developing low-pressure system is tracking toward the region, ready to drop several inches of snow and...

Each year the Vinton Breakfast Lions Club treats students in need at Herman L. Horn and W.E. Cundiff Elementary Schools to a Christmas shopping trip. They are identified by the guidance. staff and administration at the schools. This year’s event was on Nov. 19 at the Clearbrook. Walmart. The...

RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — On Thursday, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Cornerstone Building Brands will invest $4.9 million and create 50 new jobs to expand production capacity at its Rocky Mount campus. The Franklin County production facility manufactures the company’s PlyGem brand Windows & Doors, according to...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Calm conditions are expected again today before snow arrives tonight into tomorrow. Thursday high temperatures will range in the 30s to 40s and even lower 50s towards Southside under increasing cloud cover throughout the day. Winds may be slightly breezy at times as well behind a dry cold front...

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced last month Elbit Systems of America will expand its Roanoke County manufacturing facility. The $30 million expansion is expected to create nearly 300 new jobs. Elbit Systems of America makes low-light night vision devices at its facility in the Hollins area of Roanoke County....

ROANOKE Va. (WFXR)– A Blue Ridge favorite is back with the annual Fashion for Evergreens Christmas tree display at Hotel Roanoke. Visitors can vote for their favorite tree, all of which are decorated by local groups, and the proceeds benefit the local United Way. For 25 years, visitors to Hotel Roanoke have been...