Bee expert discusses importance of honey bees
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Vasilia McCrady, the Honey Bee Outreach Coordinator for Heritage Apiary, joined 7@four today. She talks about how important honey bees are to the environment and how you can help them. To learn more you can visit their Facebook page and website.
Roanoke College, Virginia Western Community College to support region as biotech corridor
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke College and Virginia Western Community College are joining together to begin a new biotechnology bachelor’s degree program, according to officials. The program is expected to begin this fall. Officials say the development of the four-year program is a direct response to the region’s need...
CAT WATCH: See rescued bobcat kittens live on camera at SWVA Wildlife Center
ROANOKE, Va. – BOBCAT CAMERA. Rescued bobcats are now live on WSLS from the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center. Check out our Bobcat cam on our Watch Live page here. 10 News viewers have shown a lot of interest in the kittens since we first shared their story. Now, you can check in on them in their outdoor enclosure...
And the beat goes on…
ROANOKE, Va. – The high heat and high humidity will stick around for us through mid-week. Heat index values (feel-like temperatures) will be over 105 in some areas (mainly east) through Wednesday. Weather outlook. Any leftover t-showers will taper off this evening with some fog possible later on. Otherwise,...
10th Sunflower Festival returns to Beaver Dam Farm in Botetourt
BUCHANAN, Va. (WFXR) – Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival announces its 10th anniversary with a family-owned farm this September, with 700,000 sunflowers. The festival will take place from Friday, September 5, through Sunday, September 14, in Botetort County. To mark the festival’s 10th year, there will be additions...
Virginia Forecast Update: Hot, Humid and Stormy Tuesday, July 29 — Expect Flash Flood...
Blacksburg, Virginia – Storms could soak southwest Virginia by early Tuesday afternoon, triggering flooding concerns along Route 460 and local streets in Blacksburg. Residents should prepare for heavy downpours, lightning, and patchy fog as summer heat and humidity continue to drive unstable conditions. According to...
Missing Bedford County Woman Found Safe
UPDATE: The woman was found safe, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. Original: The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in finding a missing woman. Deputies describe Aleshia White, 34, as having burgundy hair and hazel eyes, standing 5’6″, and weighing 180 pounds....
Monday July 28, Midday FastCast
Grown Here at Home: Pulaski, Roanoke Each Receive 50k to Upgrade Farmers’ Markets. Hot and muggy conditions continue with much cooler weather heading our way.
Fork in the Market provides update on restoration and re-opening
ROANOKE, Va. – Fork in the Market has provided an update on restoration and re-opening efforts Monday. This comes after a fire at the business in downtown Roanoke in June. The owners released the following statement in a social media post:. We’ve got breaking news Fork fam!!! We have...
National Night Out 2025 brings free community events to all four quadrants of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is calling on residents to come together on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, for National Night Out, a nationwide campaign dedicated to strengthening the bond between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The event promises a fun-filled evening with...