Active Weather Pattern Begins Wednesday!
We are kicking off a stretch of active weather today with showers and storms in the area throughout the day! You will need the umbrella as you’re headed out to the bus stop!. While the rainfall will be consistent during the day today, the coverage will vary. Rain showers will be widespread this morning before turning scattered this afternoon and evening.
This 100-Year-Old Virginia Bank Was Transformed Into A Boutique Hotel—With A Music Venue Inside
Walk toward the corner of Campbell Ave and S. Jefferson Street in Roanoke, Virginia, and you’ll eventually reach the former First National Exchange Bank, a historic Beaux-Arts building flanked by soaring Ionic columns. While the outside of the marble-and-granite building, originally built in 1912, maintains its original character, its transformation into The Promissory, the city’s newest hotel, becomes clear the moment...
Blacksburg woman charged with homicide after investigation into death of mother, officials say
MONTGOMERY CO., Va. – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it had arrested a 55-year-old woman after an investigation into the death of a 78-year-old Blacksburg resident, Mary McMahan. According to the sheriff’s office, the Blacksburg Rescue Squad responded to a medical call at a residence...
Americans fear Alzheimer’s, but few are prepared for diagnosis
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Alzheimer’s disease is the number one fear of most Americans about getting older, according to a survey by Home Instead Senior Care conducted by the Marist poll. Despite the fear, most people are not prepared to face a future that may include Alzheimer’s disease.
Parents react to Roanoke City Public Schools proposed attendance zone changes
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Hundreds of Roanoke City Public School students may be learning in different buildings next school year. To fight overcrowding, the district has created a plan to move a number of students. The plan was announced earlier this week. Wednesday, parents get their chance to weigh in at a town hall meeting.
Virginia State Police find new division headquarters in Roanoke County
The Virginia State Police will be moving into a new headquarters in Roanoke County. The Division 6 headquarters - currently located on 3775 W Main St in Salem - will now be located on 1745 Loch Haven Drive in Roanoke. The current Division 6 headquarters is riddled with issues, such...
Hollins structure fire contained, extinguished in kitchen
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – A structure fire at the Peters Creek Apartments in the Hollins area was contained, extinguished and did not spread, according to Roanoke fire authorities. At 4:52 p.m. on May 6, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to the 7300 block of South Barrens Road in Hollins on reports of a […]
Black Dog Salvage moving salvage operations
ROANOKE, Va. – Two well-known Roanoke businesses are moving. Black Dog Salvage is moving a significant part of its operation over the nearby Memorial Bridge to a warehouse they have long called Black Dog Salvage Two. The second location is located at 629 Ashlawn Street SW in Norwich, less than a mile from the Main Showroom.
Neighbors want speed limit reduced on Franklin County road
BOONES MILL, Va. (WDBJ) - People who live on Crowell Gap Road in the Boones Mill area of Franklin County are asking VDOT for help with a speeding problem they say puts lives at risk. The mountain road is windy and tight, but residents say the bigger problem is speeders....
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up – May 6,...
VIRGINIA – Gas prices are starting to increase again, and 10 News is working for you to break down what you can expect to see here at home. As of Wednesday, May 6, the average price for regular gasoline in Virginia is $4.286 per gallon, according to AAA. Premium is averaging about $5.103 per gallon, while Diesel gasoline sits at $5.622.
