Roanoke VA

Neighbors in a northeast Roanoke County neighborhood say they have spent years questioning a stalled development project near their homes and worrying about how it could impact traffic, safety and the environment. Patrick Manna said residents first learned several years ago that a new road connection and housing develo

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Mental disorders worldwide have doubled since 1990, affecting more than a billion people, according to a study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. The study found that mental disorders are now the leading cause of disability worldwide, with anxiety and depression being the most...

Select Medical and Carilion Clinic plan a 50-bed rehab hospital in Virginia as demand continues to grow.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — WFXR’s George Noleff enjoys everything outdoors. So, when he sees other people having a blast on the water, he wants them to share their photos of Big Ol’Fish! If you have a photo or video of your Big Ol’ Fish, share them with George, and he’ll put them on the air Friday […]

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Questions are lingering in Bedford County after a video showing a heated clash between a sheriff’s deputy and a man over a parking violation went viral on social media. The man in the video is Christopher Ellis, who has since been charged with...

VIRGINIA — Roanoke police responded to a reported threat at William Fleming High School on Friday morning that was later determined to be a hoax “swatting” incident, according to school officials. All students and staff members were reported safe following the response. Police said no suspicious activity was found at t

Cole Hocker, the US’s reigning Olympic 1500m champion and world 5,000m champion, has a new training seup. Moving forward, he will split his time between Portland, Ore., and Blacksburg, Va., his agent Ray Flynn confirmed to LetsRun.com on Wednesday. Hocker, 24, moved to Blacksburg in November 2023 after his coach Ben Th

During National Foster Care Month, 10 News is teaming up with HopeTree Family Services to uncover the truth about foster care and highlight the urgent need for loving, stable homes for thousands of children across the state. Too often, myths about foster care prevent people from even considering it and...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke Police Department confirmed with WDBJ7 as well as Roanoke City Public Schools Division publicly announced a swatting hoax took place as it initiated a hold & secure procedure across its schools on Friday morning. In a public statement on social media, the school division...

On Memorial Day, countless Americans in the Commonwealth and across the nation will honor the brave military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. Memorial Day serves as a time for reflection and remembrance, centered around American history and tradition. As many take the time to honor the