Lawson Awarded 9% Tax Credits for Roanoke Housing Development
Lawson, a leading real estate firm specializing in the development, construction, and management of affordable housing, is proud to announce it has been awarded 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for a new affordable housing community, Williamson Reserve Apartments, in Roanoke, Virginia. Williamson Reserve...
‘Virginia’s fourth economic engine’: Effort to connect Southwest and Southside localities makes progress
An initiative called the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor encompasses Danville, Martinsville, Blacksburg and Roanoke. The post ‘Virginia’s fourth economic engine’: Effort to connect Southwest and Southside localities makes progress appeared first on Cardinal News .
Spooky winds continue through Halloween
ROANOKE, Va. – Life is gourd as we have made it to Halloween! As you head out the door Friday morning, it is chilly and windy!. Friday’s wind speeds will be between 20 and 30 mph. Afternoon high temperatures will be a few degrees cooler than average, with...
Botetourt County SNAP Recipients to Receive Weekly Emergency Nutrition Assistance in November
The Botetourt County Virginia Department of Social Services announced that Virginia will use emergency funds to support SNAP households in November 2025. This follows a state of emergency declared by Governor Youngkin. Eligible households do not need to apply. Benefits will be distributed automatically.
Cryptid of the Week: Exploring Mothman, sightings, folklore, and festival fun
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the Cryptid of the Week! Mothman! This elusive cryptid took West Virginia and Appalachia by storm after it was first sighted in 1966. Many believe his name comes from the idea of Batman and the Killer Moth from DC Comics. According to accounts, on […]
The Tudor House, an organization promoting mental health education, opens new space
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– The Tudor House, a mental health organization in the city of Roanoke, has cut the ribbon on its very first physical space inside the Jefferson Center. The Tudor House aims to change the conversation on mental health, making it less stigmatized, and it’s all named after Louis Tudor. He took his...
Roanoke woman awaits news from family in hurricane-hit Jamaica
Thousands of miles away, Adina Keels is living her own storm as she waits to hear from her family in Jamaica, which was devastated by Hurricane Melissa, while volunteers in the US are working to provide relief to those affected.
Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center admits three bald eagles in two-week span
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center says it admitted three bald eagles across two weeks between October 14 and October 26. All three were suffering from several ailments, but shared one commonality: lead toxicosis. “A lot of times, these birds will accumulate lead to the point that they can...
NICU babies at Carilion Children’s celebrate first Halloween in style
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Carilion Children’s Hospital celebrated their first Halloween. Carilion said their youngest patients joined the festivities with creative costumes handmade by staff, alongside the hospital’s Family Advisory Board. “A NICU stay can be...
Virginia DMV urges caution for Halloween safety
VINTON, Va. (WFXR) – Halloween is here, and while the costumes, candy, and celebrations are all part of the fun, Virginia DMV officials say safety needs to be top of mind. According to the Virginia DMV, in 2024, there were 497 crashes resulting in four fatalities and 29 serious injuries on Halloween. “Those numbers...
