Roanoke VA

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — More than 100 people gathered for the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford on May 26. They took time to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and remember the price many have paid for our freedom. As TAPS sifted through the memorial, attendees took in the...

ROANOKE, Va. – We’re going to have to wait a little longer for Publix. The grocery chain plans to build at the intersection of Brambleton Avenue and Old Cave Spring Road, near Kroger, CVS and Middle Eastern Grill and Grocery. However, when 10 News reached out to Publix last week, it said there is no opening date to...

In early summer 2022, Riley DeHority got a part-time job at Bookholders, a textbook reseller with a storefront on the edge of Virginia Tech’s campus in Blacksburg. DeHority was working on their doctorate in biosystems engineering and had a summer job in a lab but wanted to earn extra money to pay for some car repairs.

Several teachers and staff members are retiring from Roanoke County Public Schools in the. Vinton area at the end of this school year. They will be sorely missed by students, fellow. teachers, and their administrators. Business teacher Jayne Atkins has taught Economics and Personal Finance, Accounting, and....

ROANOKE, Va. – Donnie and Ashley DeGeorgis have been operating Donnie D‘s Bagels and Deli out of their Daleville for seven years now. Recently, they had expanded their business by opening a location in Roanoke. However, a fire that broke out on Friday has shut it down indefinitely.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Despite a rainy forecast, families visited Smith Mountain Lake on Memorial Day to relax, reflect, and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. “Rain ain’t gonna stop us,” said Christopher Sexauer, who was enjoying the day boating with friends and family. “We’re here to just enjoy and pay...

American Legion Post 62 Smith Mountain Lake held its annual Memorial Day ceremony and wreath laying on Monday at the SML/Moneta Library to honor fallen service men and women. More than 100 people were in attendance, including Post 62 members, families and friends, for the event that included performances by the Smith...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke County Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of its esteemed former Fire Chief, Tommy Fuqua, on May 24. The department said retired Fire Chief Tommy Fuqua passed away at his Roanoke County home on Saturday after a battle with cancer. He survives with his wife,...

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The Salem Veterans Affairs Health Care System and Roanoke Valley Veterans Council held an event in honor of Memorial Day. Our very own Melissa Gaona was invited to be a guest speaker. She shared what it means to be a veteran and the importance of honoring...

ROANOKE, Va. – The solemnness of the Day of Remembrance was felt in Star City on Monday. A ceremony was held at Greene Memorial United Methodist Church in downtown Roanoke honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives in service of our freedom. Dr. Brenda Hale, a...