Familiar faces running for Roanoke City Council
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two people familiar to Roanoke residents are running to get back on the Roanoke City Council. Former Roanoke City Council Member and mayoral candidate Stephanie Moon Reynolds was elected to Council in 2020 as an Independent candidate and ran for mayor in 2024, losing the Mayoral race.
Parents launch scholarship in memory of William Byrd High School teen, Camden Thepsimuong
ROANOKE, Va. – Months after the death of 17-year-old Camden Thepsimuong, his parents say the community support around their family hasn’t faded — and neither has their son’s impact. Now, they’re working to continue his legacy through a scholarship to Cam’s favorite church camp.
Local business prepares for America’s wildest automotive festival
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Racing fans are buckling their seatbelts for the return of HyperFest at the Virginia International Raceway this weekend. Jason Witt, owner of DFA Performance, joins 7@four to discuss how they are preparing for the big weekend. DFA Performance is a local business specializing in high-powered custom
Multi-vehicle crash causing delays on I-581 North in Roanoke County Wednesday; cleared
ROANOKE CO., Va. – Update:. This incident has been cleared. VDOT said that a multi-vehicle crash on I-581 North in Roanoke County is causing delays at mile marker 5.5 Wednesday evening. The north left shoulder, left lane and center lane are currently closed. 10 News will continue to update...
Here @ Home introduces another honoree in United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Heroes...
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Here @ Home continues to introduce you to the nominees in the United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Heroes Project. Today, we highlight a leader whose impact is transforming lives on campus and throughout the Roanoke Valley. Dr. Mary Dana Hinton is a passionate advocate...
Roanoke police arrest suspect in 2025 assault turned homicide
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Police in Roanoke arrested a man wanted in connection with a 2025 assault that has now turned into a homicide investigation. According to the Roanoke Police Department (RPD), the victim, identified as David Wayne Brown, 69, of Roanoke, was reportedly attacked with a glass bottle on Thursday, April
Roanoke Hospitality House a step closer to reality
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke region has long been blessed with outstanding healthcare options. But something that’s been missing is a place for families to stay if their loved one requires long-term care. This week, Carilion made a sizeable donation to a non-profit that’s been trying to solve...
Franklin County parents rally to save family liaison positions after school cuts
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — For Jaime Mize, the news hit hardest when she had to tell her son. “He couldn’t believe it when we told him,” Mize said. “He said, ‘Why is this happening?’”. Her son, a student at Sontag Elementary School, has...
Franklin County leaders halt new zoning ordinance proposal amid community backlashfeedback
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — After a joint meeting between the Franklin County Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission on Wednesday, the county leaders have decided they will be holding off on updating the county's zoning ordinance for a while until they do further research and get more feedback from the publ
This 3-Mile Hike Is A Must-Add To Your Virginia Bucket List
Some hikes are long slogs with a mediocre view at the end. This Virginia hike is not one of them. At just three miles round trip, it is short enough to fit into a morning but steep enough to make you feel like you earned the payoff. And the payoff is spectacular.

















