Botetourt County Board of Supervisors Chair addresses Google concerns
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Google plans to build a large data center in Botetourt County, and local leaders say the project could significantly change the county’s financial future. Board of Supervisors Chair Dr. Mac Scothorn sat down for an exclusive interview with WDBJ7 to discuss the deal, including...
RCPS Bands Receive Superior Ratings at District VI Assessment
Roanoke City Public Schools is proud to celebrate two achievements from its high school band programs following recent performances at the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) District 6 Band Concert Assessment. Patrick Henry High School has earned the prestigious Virginia Honor Band Award — one...
Beechwood West dedicates clubhouse to longtime neighborhood advocate
Beechwood West, a Smith Mountain Lake neighborhood located off Hales Ford Road in Bedford County, recently renovated its community clubhouse and dedicated it to former longtime neighborhood resident Myra Guilliams. Guilliams, who was one of the first to purchase a home in the Beechwood West community, is credited...
No injuries reported after tree falls through apartment building
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported after a tree fell through an apartment building at Ashton Heights Apartments Monday, March 16, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. Firefighters say the wind was a factor, and there was only minor damage to the building. The area has been cleared, according to...
Yokohama Tire Closes Salem, Virginia Tire Plant
Yokohama Tire announced the closure of its plant in Salem, Virginia, with operations scheduled to end March 18. The company said the decision follows earlier plans to reduce production at the facility. Yokohama previously informed employees that March output would decline and that production could cease in July....
Western Virginia Emergency Medical Services Council Recognizes Excellence in EMS
The Western Virginia Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc., proudly recognizes the outstanding service demonstrated by its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers during the council’s annual regional awards recognition, held Thursday evening, March 12, 2026, at the Salem Civic Center, Salem, Virginia. This...
Schools across the ABC13 area delay classes on Tuesday due to weather, road conditions
(WSET) — Schools across the ABC13 viewing area are calling for delays on Tuesday due to forecasted overnight weather. Some areas that have called for school delays include Galax City and Franklin County. You can check back periodically for an updated list on our closings page HERE.
Staunton River community members react to Stewartsville Elementary School closing
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) The end of the current school year will officially mark the end of Stewartsville Elementary School. The Bedford County School Board voted 5-2 to close it, to help cut into an estimated $3 million gap in the 2028-29 fiscal budget. “The amount of money that would be saved may be a […]
Cleared: traffic delays on I-81N near MM134.1 in Roanoke County
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – According to VDOT, on I-81 at mile marker 134.1 in the County of Roanoke, motorists can expect delays due to a vehicle crash. As of 8:50 a.m. on March 16, the north left shoulder and left lane are closed. The south left shoulder is closed.
Roanoke pop-up provides essentials for unhoused residents
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office will host its next Unsheltered Pop-Up Event on Wednesday, March 18. It will be held from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the Elmwood Park Art Walk on Jefferson Street. The quarterly events are designed to help the unhoused with essential items, resources, and support....
