Roanoke Considers Hotel Tax Abatement as Region Faces Loss of Hotels
ROANOKE, Va. – City leaders in Roanoke say the region’s hospitality industry is still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the loss of at least three hotels since 2020, amounting to about 600 hotel rooms and potentially, lost tourism revenue. On June 2, Roanoke City Council...
Local teenagers learn medical skills at Camp Carilion
Cave Spring High School 9th grader Katie Sempek is diving into the world of healthcare this summer. Instead of spending Friday at the pool or out with her friends, she was learning how to run an IV at Roanoke Memorial Hospital as part of Camp Carilion. “So I’m going to...
Teen arrested, another suspect at large after police pursuit
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office has a 16-year-old in custody and is searching for another suspect after an attempted traffic stop turned into an overnight pursuit. Around 11:45 p.m. Friday, a deputy patrolling the Blue Ridge area reportedly caught a car going 87 mph in a 60-mph zone....
Washington Park Pool temporarily closed
ROANOKE, Va. – PLAY Roanoke announced on Friday that the Washington Park Pool is temporarily closed, and could possibly remain closed through the weekend. Authorities said that the closure has been placed in order to “conduct a full safety assessment and necessary maintenance following recent after-hours activity at...
No Kings Rally set to take place in cities across the nation, including Roanoke
Protests around the country have been taking place, and the 10 News team is working for you to cover those in our area. Be sure to tune in to 10 News at 6 and 11 for the details. Original Story:. This Saturday, Americans across the country will be partaking in...
Person arrested after Bedford County police chase
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A person was arrested after a police chase Friday, June 13, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. After receiving a “Be on the Lookout (BOL)” from Roanoke County Police regarding two vehicles connected to multiple break-ins, deputies from the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office...
Hot and rainy week ahead
Temperatures today will be in the mid-80s throughout the region with showers and storms on and off throughout the afternoon. Temperatures in the 80s will continue for the next few days, along with the chance for rainfall staying pretty consistent, given the fact that we are in an extremely unsettled weather pattern.
June Marks Men’s Mental Health Month and Roanoke Doctors Are Seeing a Shift
June marks Men’s Mental Health Month, a time to bring awareness to a crisis that is often overlooked. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), men accounted for nearly 80% of suicide deaths in the U.S. in 2023. In Virginia, the Virginia Department of Health reports a similar trend, with 77%...
DNA Study Reveals Bed Bugs Were Earth’s First True Urban Pests
In a nutshell Bed bugs have been living with humans for over 13,000 years, making them the first true urban pest species that evolved alongside early cities. DNA analysis reveals bed bug population changes mirror major events in human history, from Ice Age crashes to urban population booms. Modern bed bug...
Blue Ridge Point in Time Report shows slight decrease in people experiencing homelessness
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – It’s a problem most cities deal with: homelessness. The Roanoke Valley is no exception. To put the problem into perspective, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires regional groups, like the Blue Ridge Continuum of Care to perform a Point in Time count twice a year....
