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VINTON, Va. – The Town of Vinton will host its second annual Field of Honor on Thursday morning to celebrate the heroism and selfless sacrifice of those who serve. The event begins at 10 a.m. at the High Ground Monument on the War Memorial property. The display, set up by Town of Vinton staff and volunteers on...

First responders from across the region, including the Virginia Department of Forestry, are on the scene of multiple brush fires in the same area of Montvale near Route 460. According to Bedford County Department of Fire & Rescue, the individual brush fires are near Villamont Road, Hogan Road, and Quartz Road. The...

One person is dead and three others are injured following a "horrific" U.S. highway crash on Wednesday. The crash took place in Bedford County, Virginia. It happened on Route 221 in Virginia. A vehicle was reportedly headed westbound on Route 221, when it crossed the center line of the highway and ...

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. After four years on the move, Birrieria La Vaca has settled at 604 5th St. SW in Roanoke’s Old Southwest, opening its brick-and-mortar on August 22, 2025. The restaurant now keeps regular hours — Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tue–Thu 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11...

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. When a homegrown food truck trades wheels for four walls, neighbors pay attention. Since September 27, Papa’s Box—a Roanoke favorite since 2021—has opened at 3501 Shenandoah Ave. NW, giving Northwest Roanoke a fresh, independent option for daytime dining...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The newest section of the Roanoke River Greenway is officially open, running through the City of Salem and Roanoke County. It spans a little over half a mile, bringing the trail within a mile of Green Hill Park’s additional mile of trails. The expansion forms the latest link in a broader […]

A Bedford man has been taken into custody on three felony charges under VA Code 18.2-374.3 involving the use of communication systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children under the age of 15. William Phillips, age 35, and a resident of Bedford County, was taken into custody by the Bedford...

(WSET) — The Moneta Volunteer Fire Department said one person was taken to the hospital after an incident on Wednesday night. Firefighters said they were alerted to the intersection of Feldspar Road & Whitehouse Road for reports of a single vehicle over the embankment. Firefighters said RE81 and E8...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - By the time Summit Helicopters pilot Carl Milko and WDBJ7 photographer Mark Layman were in the air, it was apparent the Roanoke Valley was experiencing an epic flood. They’d been flying just a short time on November 4, 1985, when Milko received a call from the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Hip Hop Santa, known as Melvin Ward, has been bringing joy to the Roanoke Valley for 20 years!. He joins 7@four to discuss why he started and what keeps him inspired to do this every year.