Roanoke VA

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Demand continues to rise for skilled trade workers. In response, Franklin County Public Schools is planning to expand its Career and Technical Education program by building a new facility. WDBJ7 spoke with spoke with a student about his inspiration for going into the trades and...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – “My wife’s having a baby!” were the grave words Bedford County dispatcher Julia Harding faced when she answered a 911 call on Feb. 1 at 6:04a.m. Harding calmy addressed the caller and initiated Emergency Medical Dispatch childbirth instructions. With her help, the parents successfully...

(WSET) — The Bedford Fire Department said there were no injuries reported after two hikers had fallen off a trail on Sharp Top Mountain. Firefighters said Bedford Communications alerted Company 1 to Sharp Top Mountain for two hikers who had fallen off the trail and were unable to get back up.

Taking about 15 minutes to create a handmade Valentine's Day card for a veteran could very well make his or her year. Through Feb. 10, Bedford Public Library System and the Bedford Area Welcome Center are providing all the supplies needed for making Valentine's Day cards for veterans, but they need your creative...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Town of Rocky Mount is expanding, after more than a year of talks between Franklin County and Town officials. This map shows you where that expansion is happening. The yellow is the current Town of Rocky Mount. The blue part is about 700...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Caries disease is a chronic bacterial infection that can form in the mouth from bacteria feeding on sugars and starches from food, causing teeth to decay. It’s the number one chronic disease affecting children. Dentists say it’s 100% preventable, but there are many roadblocks, one being...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Angels of Assisi is hosting a week-long pet adoption event starting Sunday, February 8. The “Large Love” campaign is focused on giving large dogs a forever home. All dogs over 40 pounds can be adopted for $25. Available dogs have been fully vetted, spayed and neutered, and are up-to-date on their...

Roanoke has appointed Laura M. Carini as its next city attorney. The city government announced Carini’s appointment in a Feb. 2 news release. She will take office March 1, replacing longtime ci...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Bake Me Happy is a cottage bakery creating handmade treats with a passion for quality ingredients and genuine care. From their most popular items to their exclusive Valentine’s menu, each creation is made with love in a home kitchen. Follow them on social media for...

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WSET) — A portion of a Virginia Highway is currently shut down due to black ice, according to the Rocky Mount Fire Department. According to the department, Route 220 northbound near Georgetown Road and Windy Ridge Road is currently shut down "until accidents and road conditions can be addressed."