Mill Mountain Star undergoes repairs to shine red, white and blue for 9/11
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Mill Mountain Star, Roanoke’s most recognizable landmark, is undergoing repairs after inspectors discovered a safety issue during a recent inspection. Officials found several loose bulbs that created the risk of live electrical connections striking the Star’s metal frame. Crews with Corell...
Water line break affects customers in Orange Avenue east and Vinton area
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Crews from the Western Virginia Water Authority are dealing with a water line break in the eastern part of its service area. Customers in the the Town of Vinton and areas off Orange Ave in Roanoke from Granby Rd NE to Cloverdale Rd and most side streets and neighborhood off Orange Ave/...
Program designed to make seniors more comfortable while driving comes to Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - An interactive and educational program designed to improve senior driving safety is scheduled to take place next week. Delaine Caldwell from the Local Office on Aging and Katie Wilson with LewisGale Medical Center join us on Here @ Home to talk about the program. The two...
First responders commemorate 9/11 in Salem
SALEM, Va. (WFXR)- First responders and members of the community gathered together Thursday morning to honor the nearly 3,000 people who died during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. It was held in downtown Salem, by a steel beam that was once a part of the north tower of the World Trade Center. According...
William Fleming HS graduates return to alma mater as EL teachers
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two William Fleming High School graduates have returned to their alma mater with a mission to provide non-English speaking students with the same educational opportunities they received. Walking in the hallways where they once studied, Keyla Marquez and Wendy Franco now fill different roles as...
Target 7: City of Roanoke requests 15% of Google data center revenue from Botetourt
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The City of Roanoke has concerns over the new Google data center coming to Botetourt County. Specifically, the city wants to ensure its water source is protected and there is enough money to pay for needed upgrades. Our Target 7 team submitted a Freedom of Information...
New state guidance aims to clarify COVID-19 vaccine access after weeks of confusion
A COVID-19 outbreak hit Jan Keister’s workplace at a law office. Three days ago, she tried to get vaccinated to protect herself and her immunocompromised partner but wasn’t able to get the shot at a pharmacy or from her doctor’s office. Her regular pharmacy in Roanoke said...
Former first responder, Buchanan firefighters host memorial walk honoring 9/11 victims
BUCHANAN, Va. – As day breaks on the 24th anniversary of 9/11, former first responder and founder of Buchanan non-profit Sirens & Salutes, Bill Price, spent the morning walking with members of the Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department. The walk encompassed the entire 102-minute timeline of the attacks—from the moment...
Pet Talk: National Disaster Preparedness Month
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pet Talk is a segment airing on 7@four each Wednesday. We spoke to Sylvie Peterson from the Roanoke Valley SPCA about preparing your pets for a natural disaster. Here is an article from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals with several resources.
‘We should never forget,’ Sirens and Salutes 5th 9/11 memorial walk
BUCHANAN, Va. (WFXR) – To honor the lives of those lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks 24 years ago, many organizations across the country are hosting everything from climbs to memorial walks. Sirens and Salutes was one of them, a local non-profit that honors first responders and veterans. The group held its fifth...
