Melrose Plaza to Celebrate Grand Opening in Northwest Roanoke
Melrose Plaza, Roanoke’s new neighborhood center, will officially open its doors on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The project, which began as a community conversation and research study, has now become a transformative community initiative led by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys. The Grand Opening event will feature a...
Structure fire in SE Roanoke injures one, fire deemed accidental
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Fire and EMS responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of Bullitt Avenue SE around 5:02 a.m. on Sunday, June 1. When crews arrived, they found the home fully engulfed in flames. One patient was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The fire was under control...
Pet Talk: National “Hug Your Cat” Day
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pet Talk is a segment airing on 7@four each Wednesday. We spoke to Julie Rickmond from the Roanoke Valley SPCA about showing your cat some extra love for National “Hug Your Cat” Day, celebrated annually on June 4. You can send us your questions...
Charges withdrawn in Bedford County car thefts case
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Charges were dropped against the man accused of a series of car thefts in Bedford County last fall. On Wednesday, in Bedford County Court, the charges were withdrawn. Lawrence Dudinow was facing felony charges for grand theft larceny and eluding police. The Bedford County...
Charges pending in Botetourt County motorcycle crash
DALEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Charges are pending against a motorcyclist involved in a crash Monday evening, according to Virginia State Police. Police say the crash occurred at 6:10 p.m. on Route 220 at the intersection with Wesley Road in Daleville. The driver of a Mitsubishi Mirage subcompact slowed down for a yellow...
Condemned Roanoke parking garage attracts ire from neighbors
ROANOKE, Va. – The owner of a parking garage near the Amtrak station in downtown Roanoke is due back in court next month, as the fate of the condemned property remains unclear. It closed a year ago after the city found numerous code violations. And neighbors told 10 News...
Unsolved Virginia: The 38-year search for Gene McPherson
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Gene McPherson disappeared May 23, 1987. His son Paul McPherson says the hurt hasn’t faded over time. “My wife woke me up the other morning and asked me what was wrong, McPherson told WDBJ7. “Out of a deep sleep... and I told her I was looking for Dad. And so you never get over that part of it.”
Smoke from Canadian wildfire affects air quality in Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Smoke from the Canadian wildfire has been stretching across the US and is now affecting air quality in Central and Southwest Virginia, according to AirNow.gov. The current Air Quality Index (AQI) for the Roanoke Valley area on AirNow.gov indicates primary and other pollutants are at moderate...
New data helps Roanoke Co. save money on garbage truck maintenance
ROANOKE CO., Va. – A partnership between Roanoke County and Virginia Tech engineering students has yielded significant cost savings in waste collection operations through innovative use of sensor technology and data analysis. The collaboration, which began as a final project for VT engineering students eight months...
Roanoke Public Library counts down to Ride & Read Festival
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The countdown is on for the 2025 Ride & Read Festival at Williamson Road Brand Library on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The touch-a-truck event will include 20 cars for children to explore with free food and free children’s books. (Photo Credit: Roanoke Public Libraries) For more […]
