‘It takes a village.’ Volunteers help local nonprofits for Day of Caring
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The need in Roanoke isn’t hidden; it’s right outside your door. Tuesday, dozens showed up to help. From sorting clothes and food to making sure our youth have a safe place to learn, United Way’s Day of Caring brought out volunteers ready to roll up their sleeves and make an impact.
Pet Talk: Fall allergies
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pet Talk is a segment airing on 7@four each Wednesday. We spoke to Julie Rickmond from the Roanoke Valley SPCA about fall allergies that may affect your pet. You can send us your questions through our website and ask professionals what you should do for your...
Tractor-trailer crash cleared on I-81N in Botetourt County
UPDATE: 6:22 P.M. BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT is reporting the tractor-trailer crash on I-81 at mile marker 168.9v has been cleared. BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 north at mile marker 168.9 in Botetourt County....
Weather based outage impacts 603 Roanoke customers, power restored
UPDATE 10:39 PM (WFXR) – Appalachian Power reports that power has been restored. Officials are naming weather as the cause for the outage. At it’s peak the power outage reportedly affected 603 customers. – ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Appalachian Power has announced that an estimated 582 customers in Roanoke are currently...
Roanoke County Schools start conversation about smartphone use
VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - “Smartphones should not be in the hands of, I’m going to give you ages 0 to 14. This is about protecting little brains.”. Parents often look for physical threats to their children, so phones often don’t make their lists. But according to Roanoke...
The town of Rocky Mount is gearing up for its third Rocky Mount Fest
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WFXR) – Thousands of people will be heading to the town of Rocky Mount this weekend for the town’s largest festival: Rocky Mount Fest. Going into its third year, the fest is a day full of great food, featuring live music from bluegrass to rock to soul and more. “What makes the event […]
Hold-and-secure status over at Roanoke’s William Fleming HS
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A hold-and-secure status at William Fleming High School in Roanoke has been lifted, according to Roanoke City Public Schools. The status was put into place early Thursday afternoon because of a “potential threat made on social media.”. The school division says:. The hold and secure...
WATCH: Roanoke County school leaders sounding alarm on dangers of smartphone use for children
ROANOKE CO., Va. – School leaders and health advocates in Roanoke County are sounding the alarm about the dangers of smartphones in the hands of children. Roanoke County Public Schools and local health advocates hosted a community forum Wednesday night at William Byrd High School. Organizers shared concerns about...
3 seats at stake on Roanoke County School Board this fall
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Roanoke’s dangerous Williamson Road to undergo transformation, lane closures
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Williamson Road is a busy stretch that goes from Downtown Roanoke to Botetourt County, and it has a reputation for being a dangerous place to drive. “It certainly has a high crash volume,” Roanoke City Public Works Director Ross Campbell said. “As we look at data, it’s one of the most […]
