1 critically injured after duplex explosion rocks Virginia neighborhood
A duplex explosion in northwest Roanoke left one person in critical condition Friday. The cause remains under investigation.
Virginia Tech picks up Crystal Ball prediction that would send a major statement
James Franklin and Virginia Tech picked up a Crystal Ball prediction for three-star cornerback Austin Barrett.
Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke
It was talked about for almost two decades – the need for the Presbyterian Community Center in Southeast Roanoke to build a larger, more modern building that would better enable PCC to expand its afterschool Pathways program, financial aid services and food pantry capacity. Today they cut a ribbon on the brand new 15,0
Major road projects planned in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Drivers on Orange Avenue in Roanoke may see delays next month as the city begins a major paving project on a portion of the road. Crews will begin repaving the stretch of Orange Avenue between 11th and 22nd streets in the coming weeks. Orange Avenue is...
Heart of Our Hometowns: A daughter’s mission is to bring her father’s first love...
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Dust usually means something has been forgotten. But inside Jerald Young’s Franklin County garage, dust represents a father’s love. “I always wanted an older model car,” said Jerald. Jerald’s first love: a 1940 Ford Coupe, now in pieces, is waiting to be...
Mother to honor son lost to gun violence on graduation day
Next week, hundreds of William Fleming seniors will graduate, but for one Roanoke mother, the day is a painful reminder of the son who never got the chance. – Next week, hundreds of William Fleming seniors will graduate, but for one Roanoke mother, the day is a painful reminder of the son who never got the chance.
Roanoke Police looking for missing 38-year-old man last seen May 25
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke Police Department is looking for a missing man last seen on May 25. 38-year-old Daniel Grey Williams was last seen late Monday night. RPD said he is believed to be driving a white 1991 Toyota T100 pickup truck with North Carolina plates HKW-3583.
One person critically hurt after duplex explosion and fire in NW Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - At least one person was critically hurt after an explosion and fire at a duplex, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. Fire Chief David Hoback tells WDBJ7 the call was for an explosion and fire about 4 p.m. Friday at a duplex in the area of Rutgers and Dorchester in NW Roanoke, northeast of Valley View M
U.S. 220 in Virginia completely shut down following tractor-trailer crash
VIRGINIA — A crash involving a tractor-trailer has closed both directions of Route 220 in Franklin County on Friday morning, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Route 220 southbound is closed in both lanes in the 19,000 block near Dugwell Pest Control and Iron Ridge Road due to a jackknifed
YMCA seeks lifeguards, camp staff amid tight summer job market
ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – This summer may be the tightest the seasonal and summer job market has been in years. “It’s been difficult, yes, but we came here,” said Ronnie Hayden, a teen seeking employment at a career fair in Staunton River High School. “There’s all kinds of jobs, so we got different opportunities to […]

















