Roanoke VA

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Margaret Beeks Elementary School has a tool to help address chronic absenteeism: a school van known as Bear Force One. Principal Dr. Megan Hawley said the van is used to help students get to and from school when families face transportation problems. “So we are currently...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Western Virginia Water Authority met Thursday to review long-term water supply projections for the Roanoke Valley. Officials looked at data dating back to 2010 to assess future demand and see if the region still needs to tap into new water sources down the road. “The most...

ROANOKE County, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke County Public Schools leaders say they rely on a system called Raptor Alert to manage emergency lockdowns, attendance rolls and law enforcement alerts. The system puts those tools directly into the hands of every employee. During a lockdown drill, an intercom message stated, “Lockdo

First Waughtown Baptist Church will commemorate 160 years in Winston-Salem during this weekend’s homecoming celebration. The church's spiritual heritage dates back to the end of the Civil War and the public announcement of freedom delivered in Salem on May 21, 1865. Church leaders formed the congregation the following

ROANOKE, Va. – For years, the First Exchange Bank building has been a historic part of Downtown Roanoke and a $10 million makeover is now complete. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Exchange, now a live music venue, was held Thursday morning, with patrons lined up for tours of the new facility.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Wasena Bridge Replacement Project manager Josephus Johnson-Koroma said the new Wasena Bridge is 95 percent complete. The enitre bridge deck is now finished, reconnecting Roanoke to the Wasena neighborhood. The city also completed installing a 12-inch water line running just under the bridge, which

This morning we are seeing a very mild and muggy start. Our temperatures are in the 50s and 60s with nothing more than just a few passing clouds. Later on in the day we turn up the heat with our high temperature reaching 93 degrees by 4 PM in the afternoon. Be sure to take breaks if you are in the sunshine and drink pl

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new report shows the Roanoke and New River Valley region needs more than 3,000 registered nurses to meet community demand, according to Claude Moore Opportunities. The report lists the top three occupations needed in the region as registered nurses, social and human service assistants, and...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Wine lovers, rejoice! The Virginia Wine Detour will take place Friday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 11, at Colony House Motor Lodge, 3560 Franklin Road SW. The event is a partnership between Lightwell Survey Wines, bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar and the Monticello Wine Trail. Guests...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - South Roanoke is turning into an island-themed street celebration this weekend with a unique musical twist. Fork in the Alley Brick Oven Pub is hosting the Jammy Buffet Block Party Sunday, September 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. Owner Nic Miller joins 7@four to share what...