Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City Public Schools is hiring for multiple positions. To help with the hiring process, the district is holding events throughout the year. “Walk-up Wednesdays provide a very personal touch, a face-to-face connection that can build longevity in the pipeline for recruitment and employment...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- The man accused in the assault and murder of Local Office on Aging executive director Susan Williams was sentenced to life in prison. Circuit Court Judge David Carson announced on Monday, December 1. Kurt James Davis had previously entered a guilty plea to first-degree murder on Monday, August 25.

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WFXR)- Wildlife officials suspect highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) caused the deaths of numerous vultures found deceased in a wooded area in Rocky Mount. The birds were discovered on Tuesday, December 3, in a wooded lot on the corner of Dent Street and Franklin Street. Some of the deceased...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Last year, the Roanoke County economic development authority (EDA) piloted its Business Equipment Acquisition Program (BEAP) as a way to support local businesses by providing matching funds on equipment purchases. “We want to support our businesses of all sizes,” said Roanoke County...

In a recent social media discussion, community members were seeking recommendations for a local doctor who specializes in blepharoplasty, a surgical procedure that corrects drooping eyelids. The conversation also touched on the topic of insurance coverage versus self-pay for the procedure.

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Take a trip to the city of Salem for the annual Christmas parade and tree lighting. It will be December 5 in Downtown Salem. Curt Hunt, Special Events Supervisor, tells 7@four the activities set for this year.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Karis Care Services is hosting its 22nd annual “Karis Christmas for Seniors” program in the Roanoke area. Officials say nearly 1,500 seniors are enrolled in this year’s program, which brings holiday cheer and companionship to the oldest community members, who are often forgotten during a holiday...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. BLACKSBURG, VA – The calm, cold air across Virginia’s Blue Ridge this morning won’t last much longer. A developing low-pressure system is tracking toward the region, ready to drop several inches of snow and...

Each year the Vinton Breakfast Lions Club treats students in need at Herman L. Horn and W.E. Cundiff Elementary Schools to a Christmas shopping trip. They are identified by the guidance. staff and administration at the schools. This year’s event was on Nov. 19 at the Clearbrook. Walmart. The...

RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — On Thursday, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Cornerstone Building Brands will invest $4.9 million and create 50 new jobs to expand production capacity at its Rocky Mount campus. The Franklin County production facility manufactures the company’s PlyGem brand Windows & Doors, according to...