Inside Spectrum: 34 Years of Connection and Conversation Across Roanoke’s Racial Divides
The Rambler's latest Four Quadrants, One City Q&A, features a friendship built on a safe space. Roanoke’s four quadrants reveal a deep and persistent divide. The city’s legacy of segregation continues to cast a long shadow, with access to education, job opportunities and even life expectancy varying widely depending...
Inmate found dead at Western Virginia Regional Jail, officials say
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Western Virginia Regional Jail (WVRJ) said an inmate died on Tuesday. Officials said 27-year-old inmate Destiny Swain, while in the custody of Western Virginia Regional Jail, was found unresponsive in her cell. WVRJ security and medical staff immediately initiated CPR and other...
Roanoke firefighters make full recovery after being injured in house fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Four Roanoke-Fire EMS firefighters have made a full recovery and returned to work after sustaining injuries from fighting a house fire in January, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. The house fire took place on the 2700 block of Courtland Road, where thick black smoke was coming from...
After Complaints, City Cites Downtown Roanoke Homeless Day Shelter over Zoning Code
Facing a curtailing of her services, The Least of These Ministry's owner is contemplating what her next move will be. A city zoning enforcement action prompted by citizen complaints threatens to slash services at an award-winning day shelter for homeless people in downtown Roanoke. Residents and businesses frustrated...
Roanoke City Schools to eliminate 170 positions
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- The Roanoke City School Board has decided to cut 170 positions to address a $14 million funding gap. The decision was made on Tuesday, March 24 during a scheduled school board meeting. According to officials, the job cuts will impact 65 positions that are currently filled. Central office...
Free easter egg hunt at Salem’s RidgeYaks Stadium
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – On Thursday, March 26, the Salem RidgeYaks Stadium will turn into a free Easter Egg Hunt for children aged three through ten. From 6:00-8:00 p.m., the stadium will have easter egg hunts roughly every 15 minutes. The evening also offers a visit from the easter bunny, crafts, inflatables, face...
7@four unveils Salem Ridge Yaks giveaway
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Your friends at 7@four are teaming up with the Salem Ridge Yaks for a $200 Merch Store Gift Card giveaway. All entries must be 18+ and have a valid ID. Winner will be drawn live on opening day for the Salem Ridge Yaks at Carilion Clinic Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark.
Hometown Health: Expert says ‘mom brain’ can be a superpower during postpartum period
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Becoming a parent means more responsibility and less sleep. It can take time for the brain to adjust. “Mom brain has gotten a bad rap over the years,” said Dr. Tamar Gur, a psychiatrist with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Gur said “mom...
Kiwanis Club of Roanoke Batter Up for the Community
Join us for the largest pancake breakfast in the Roanoke Valley and help support our community! This year we want you to "Batter Up" to enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast while raising funds for local non-profits and youth programs. With tickets priced at just $8 per person, and children 5 and under eating...
Carilion to host annual electronics recycling event
ROANOKE, Va. – Carilion is set to host its annual electronics recycling event again on Saturday. Carilion will partner with River Acceptance to provide safe and secure recycling for the electronics you have been needing to get rid of, like the following:. Cathode ray tubes (in televisions or monitors)
