WDBJ7 wins awards from Virginia Association of Broadcasters
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - WDBJ7 is proud to have won several 2026 awards from the Virginia Association of Broadcasters at a banquet held June 12. The special “7 at 70: Stories of Your Hometown Station” received an award for Best Documentary. Anchor-reporter Kate Capodanno and photojournalist Benjamin Riquelmy...
Mill Mountain Star, Berglund Center, to light up red, white and blue to celebrate...
ROANOKE, Va. – The Berglund Center and The Mill Mountain Star will shine red, white and blue for five days beginning on July 1 to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the City of Roanoke announced. According to officials, City Council voted to illuminate the star in patriotic colors from...
Roanoke City Council accepts Combatting Hate Crimes grant
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City Council accepted a state grant Monday aimed at helping protect groups that may be targets of hate crimes. The new grant could bring more security support to organizations in Roanoke working with police to prevent and respond to hate crimes. “I’m grateful that we...
Speed cushions installed in Roanoke neighborhood to slow traffic
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two speed cushions have been installed on Robertson Road between Owen Drive and Kent Road as a temporary measure to control traffic speeds. Jessica Braggins lives along Robertson Road. She said the road has been an attraction for younger drivers. “Before the cushions people who cut...
Glade Hill firefighter recovering after oak beam falls on him
FRANLKIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Glade Hill firefighter is recovering after an oak beam fell on him Monday, June 15, according to Franklin County Fire and EMS. A 911 call came into the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 7:16 a.m. for the report of a structure fire in the Fork Mountain area.
Austrian life sciences firm chooses Virginia over Maryland for U.S. headquarters
Austrian life sciences firm Ringana has made the United States the target of its next international expansion push, but first it needed a U.S. corporate headquarters to operate from. It has found the perfect location, and you won't be surprised to hear it is not in Montgomery County, or even within the state of Marylan
Virginia Tech expert offers tips to support drought-stressed lawns
Footprints that linger on your grass are a silent cry for help from a thirsty yard. As the Roanoke and New River Valleys continue to endure a severe drought, homeowners are watching their green spaces fade to tan and beige. Dr. Dan Sandor, an assistant professor of turfgrass science at Virginia Tech, says these changes
Pinpoint Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for those generally along and east of the Blue Ridge and up in the Highlands until 11 PM this evening. Scattered storms may become strong to severe with damaging winds as the main threat. Severe wind gusts may be as high as 60-70 mph. […]
48 years of leathercrafting comes to end for Gilbert
After 48 years, a hobby that eventually turned into a business is coming to an end for Ralph Gilbert. It all started some 50 years ago on a family trip to the old Lakeside amusement park in Salem, which closed in the fall of 1986. “My wife and I went...
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up – June 15,...
VIRGINIA – As many hit the road for summer travel, gas prices are continuing to fall. 10 News is working for you to break down what drivers can expect across the region. Currently, the average price of regular gas in Virginia is $3.81, according to AAA. Premium averages $4.69 per gallon, while diesel averages $5.05 per

















