Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Lifelong Roanoke resident Tashara Davis is officially a first-time homeowner. She and her two children are moving into the 20th annual ‘R-House,’ the physical manifestation of an ongoing partnership between Habitat for Humanity of the Roanoke Valley and Roanoke College. “Just to see the finished...

Roanoke residents are facing delays in trash, recycling, and yard waste collection due to winter weather and freezing temperatures from December 9 to 12. Solid Waste Management teams plan to complete all pickups by the end of the week, depending on weather conditions.

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — The Bedford Police Department is warning residents of a scam circulating in the area. According to the department, the scammer will call and falsely claim to be working directly with local utility providers, including the Bedford Electric Department, and offer solar panel installations and...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Yard Bull Meats is offering locally-sourced meats and more for your next gathering. Tyler Thomas, Chief Operating Officer for Yard Bull Meats, tells 7@four about their meats and products. Yard Bull Meats also offers classes. You can find more information here.

Notre Dame quarterback Kenny Minchey is reportedly hitting the transfer portal and is an option for Virginia Tech and James Franklin.

Angels of Assisi is excited to announce the return of its biggest adoption event of the year. The 7th Annual Mega Adoption Event will take place on Saturday, December 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Berglund Center’s Special Events Center. This community favorite brings together pets, people, and shelters from...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Federal officials said a Roanoke County man who posed as a teenager online in order to exchange sexually explicit messages has pleaded guilty to attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. John Ryan Barnett, of Catawba, was arrested in North Carolina back in August. According to officials, the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - WDBJ7 is continuing to follow up on the City of Roanoke, exploring plans to bring a casino to the city. The Roanoke City Council did not include a request for casino approval or mention the issue at all in its list of legislative priorities that will be submitted to the General Assembly.

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — The cozy town of Bedford is covered in a blanket of snow, and many people are using it as the perfect excuse to take the day off. Only a few businesses are still open, and they’re taking advantage of the time to catch up on extra work while foot traffic is slow.

BEDFORD CO., Va. – The weather may be pretty, but there is also potentially dangerous conditions as temperatures drop Monday night. Bedford’s first major winter blast has hit, and officials warn that Monday night’s refreeze could turn roads into ice rinks. Plows were attacking the snow early...