Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke focus group exploring alternatives for generating revenue around the Berglund Center had its second meeting set for Thursday night. This comes after Mayor Joe Cobb said he does not anticipate progress this year on a proposed casino. The entertainment district focus group, led by...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Franklin County has approved construction of 103 new homes in Westlake, near Smith Mountain Lake. The 103-home project is a second phase of a housing development in the area. The first focused on townhomes and condos, and was approved last year. The project also includes walking paths and is...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) has revealed the names of its new assistant superintendents, with their positions taking effect July 1. Dr. Haley Poland, current assistant superintendent for Roanoke City Public Schools, will circle back to the county as the new assistant superintendent of...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Firefighters responded to an early morning residential fire Thursday in the Stewartsville area. The home was located on Holiday Circle, according to the Forest Fire Department. It took about an hour for firefighters to get it under control. The structure appears to be a total loss. The...

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Several empty buildings sit in Downtown Bedford, and people say they are not only an eyesore, they are also starting to take a toll on businesses in the area. Patti Wilkerson, owner of Frederic’s Flowers, said she has seen three shops close within the past...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A former fire and EMS captain is suing the Franklin County Public Safety Department for discrimination, harassment and retaliation, claiming that sexism is a major problem within the department. Rena Jennings filed suit in federal court on February 13, following an investigation by the...

The YMCA at Virginia Tech, in partnership with the Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club and the members of Chi Delta Alpha, Virginia Tech’s first service sorority, is proud to announce the return of the Cinderella & Prince Charming Boutique. This collaborative community initiative ensures that all teens can enjoy a magical...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — We continue our Amazing America 250 series with the beloved retreat home of one of our founding fathers. At Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson found refuge and inspiration during the later parts of his life. Poplar Forest is a huge piece of Jefferson's life in...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke is holding a pair of public hearings this week to gather input from citizens and community organizations concerning how funding from several housing grant programs should be utilized this year. “The purpose of today’s meeting is to get your input on what we would like to do […]

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - One person was found dead in the aftermath of a mobille home fire in Christiansburg, and three others were hurt, according to the Town of Christiansburg. Relatives of the victims told WDBJ7 three of those people, including the one who died, are children. “That’s just devastating,...