Roanoke mayor speaks out following weekend of shootings
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb spoke to WDBJ7 after three shootings in less than 10 hours in the Star City. “Anytime we see the number of gun violence incidents we’ve seen in the last 48 hours, it is concerning,” Mayor Cobb said. The mayor is...
Regional beef producers unite for learning & networking in Blacksburg
The Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (NEBPI), a subcontractor to the beef checkoff, was proud to be involved as a collaborator for Virginia Beef Cattle University, which took place July 21 – 23 at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. As part of its mission to strengthen beef demand and trust...
The Powerful Consistency of Mail Delivery
How mail carriers manage to do a job that keeps the country running
Pollinator Promenade Offers Free Nature Walks for All Ages
Looking for a meaningful (and totally free!) way to get the kids outdoors this week? Join the Pollinator Promenade, a series of guided nature walks happening August 4–8 across the Roanoke area. Hosted by the Clean Valley Council, this family-friendly event invites you to explore beautiful outdoor spaces and discover...
Finish Your Degree Day is August 6
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The first ever ‘Finish Your Degree Day’ is scheduled for August 6, 2025. The day is designed to encourage the more than 40 million American stop-outs... adults who started college but did not finish... to return to the classroom, according to StraighterLine, a college course provider.
2 displaced after house fire in Roanoke, firefighters say
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Two people have been displaced due to a house fire, according to Roanoke firefighters. The Roanoke Fire & EMS Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 1700 block of Sweetbriar Ave SW at 5:27 p.m. Firefighters say the person who called...
Crisp Start to the Week
Roanoke, VA – Did you enjoy the weather yesterday?. If you weren’t a fan of the cloud cover, I have some good news. We’ll be MUCH sunnier today, and for the next couple days as well!. Temperatures continue to hover in the upper 70s to low 80s,...
Roanoke man, co-conspirator who robbed, killed drug supplier, sentenced
A Roanoke man will serve 12 1/2 years in prison for distributing large quantities of marijuana and being involved in a robbery that led to the murder of his drug supplier. Garrett Isaac Williams, 22, pled guilty in February 2025 to one count of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery.
Big Lick Comic Con returns to Berglund Center
ROANOKE, Va. – Big Lick Comic Con is back in the Star City this weekend!. Hundreds of comic book fans came out to the Berglund Center for the two-day event. Vendors, artists and stars spread out for fans to interact with. This year, fans can meet stars like Tim...
Empty Tomb Motorcycle Ministry Ride and Cruise-in raises awareness for anti-bullying legislation
With the passing of Autumn Bushman still fresh on their mind, dozens of bikers took off from the Villa Heights Baptist Church Saturday morning on a mission: to spread the message to stop bullying everywhere and to raise awareness on anti-bullying legislation. “Here we are, four to four and a...
