Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. – Access to autism services remains a pressing need for many families in Roanoke. Long waitlists and limited local options have made it difficult for children on the autism spectrum to receive timely therapy close to home. Now, a new clinic is opening its doors to help fill that gap.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A 4-year-old girl diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain stem tumor has passed away, according to her family on Facebook. WDBJ7 interviewed Daisy Gilmer’s family in June 2025 as events were being planned to support the family. Watch that video below the story. The...

A Virginia woman who reportedly told police that she woke up next to her unconscious baby now faces a murder charge. The Roanoke Police Department on Tuesday announced the arrest of 37-year-old Lindsey Renee Burnette, who was charged with felony murder, child abuse and neglect with serious injury, and cruelty and...

In Virginia, some diners don’t need billboards or social media hype to pack the house. Their secret? Plates that never disappoint, loyal regulars who can’t stop talking about them, and that unmistakable charm only a classic diner can pull off. Stretching from Roanoke all the way to the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – For many children across the country, active shooter drills are now a routine part of the school year. But how do kids really process these moments, and how can parents help without overwhelming them? Geralyn Fortney, a licensed professional counselor and regional clinic director at Thriveworks,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia Western Community College is celebrating this week, after being recognized as the third-best school for nursing in the commonwealth by Registered Nursing. According to the Association of Colleges of Nursing, a nationwide nursing shortage is expected, especially as the Baby Boomer...

(InvestigateTV) — For centuries, the final farewell has been a ritual steeped in tradition, often culminating in a manicured cemetery plot marked by a stone monument. However, a growing number of people are seeking a more personal and sustainable connection to the natural world. They are reimagining what it...

ROANOKE, Va. – If you’re looking for a job, you’re in luck. The Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board is set to host a job fair on Wednesday for the Greater Roanoke region at the Berglund Center from 4 to 7 p.m. About 50 employers from across the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) The Roanoke Police Department (RPD) has set up 24 Flock cameras across the city and has used its documentation capabilities for about two years. When it comes to investigating, it makes officers’ lives easier. “This is a technology that we use to help keep our community safe, and it is successful...

ROANOKE, Va. – September is National Recovery Month. All month long, the Bradley Free Clinic’s HOPE Initiative is stepping up outreach to reach people often overlooked—those experiencing homelessness and college students—by distributing Narcan. “Right now, the whole theme is restoring aspects of life for every...