Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. – It’s the Fourth of July, and animal shelters are urging pet owners to take precautions, as the Roanoke Valley SPCA said many pets go missing around the holiday due to the fireworks. 10 News spoke with the Roanoke Valley SPCA about what you can do...

SALEM, Va. – The Fourth of July can be a joyous time for some people, but for some veterans dealing with PTSD, it can be triggering. “For any veteran oftentimes holidays like Memorial Day, Labor Day, the Fourth of July are really significant emotionally and just important and might bring up strong emotions but for...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) -Roadwork is vital to keeping roadways and bridges safe for travel. But the upgrades coming to the bridge on Naff Road in Franklin County will cause headaches for one local farmer. “It’s gonna suck, I’ll be straight with you. Because if you go around the mountain,...

SALEM, Va. (WSET) — The annual summer family fun event, the Salem Fair, returned to the Salem Civic Center for its 37th year. Hundreds came out for the opening night on Wednesday to enjoy fair food, the rides, and to have a good time together. For many, the almost four decades of fun is a summer tradition.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Here’s a list of patriotic events happening in our hometowns starting as early as Thursday night. Keep watching this page for updates, and please email [email protected] with any events we may have missed. Alleghany County. Clifton Forge Stars and Stripes Celebration-July 3-July 4-6:00 p.m.-9:30...

ROANOKE, Va. – Cynthia Haley is not an EMT, but she responds to overdose calls alongside Roanoke Fire-EMS. As a registered peer recovery specialist with the Bradley Free Clinic, Haley uses her own experience with addiction to support people in crisis and guide them toward treatment. “I struggled with...

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — One person was rescued from inside a crashed car on Wednesday in Bedford. The Bedford Fire Department said crews were dispatched just before 8:30 p.m. for the report of a motor vehicle accident. While first responders were on the way, they heard an update from a deputy at the scene that someone...

Appalachian Power issued a warning about the water levels of downstream Claytor and Leesville dams on Thursday. APCo said anyone on the water downstream of the Claytor and Leesville dams should be very careful, as water levels in the New and Roanoke rivers could change pretty quickly, starting on Sunday, July 6.

The unmistakable sound of a steam locomotive fills the air. I’m standing alongside railroad tracks, watching a distant train approach. And by distant, I mean about twelve feet away! I’m looking at just one of the many layouts of the Roanoke Valley Model Railroaders Club. Anyone who has...

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Some Salem residents are pushing for the city to do more to preserve the city’s history after two historic homes were demolished last week. The city tore down two old homes on city-owned properties on East Main Street. Now some city residents are speaking out and seeking changes that allow for the...