Jersey Mike’s Subs opens in Daleville with fundraising campaign
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Jersey Mike’s Subs in Daleville will hold its grand opening at 133 Market Center Way on Wednesday, October 8. Franchise owners, Devan Newman and Robby Waldrop, are celebrating the event with a fundraising campaign to benefit Lord Botetourt High School. According to the press release,...
Vinton PD educates public about skunks
VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - The Vinton Police Department gave a heads up to residents letting them know that they’re likely going to see more skunks in the area during the fall. “Skunks in Virginia become more active in the fall as they prepare for winter”, Vinton PD said.
Woman charged after Roanoke County dog attack
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke County woman faces charges after, investigators say, her dog attacked another woman October 3. Tiffany Turner was arrested on one count of felony failure to control a dog leading to human injury, plus two counts each of misdemeanor animal nuisance and dog at large.
Angels of Assisi talks extended hours and fostering senior dogs
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Angels of Assisi is hosting a session about how to foster senior dogs. Carol Jessee joins 7@four to talk about how you can sign up for this event.
CROP Hunger Walk raises money to fight food insecurity
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The 41st annual CROP Hunger Walk is brings together residents to walk and raise money to fight food insecurity. It will be on October 12. Janet Chisom and Tray Light are part of the Roanoke Valley CROP Hunger Walk planning team. They speak with 7@four about this event.
Roanoke Fire-EMS gives tips for Fire Prevention Week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – This week is Fire Prevention Week, and Roanoke Fire and EMS is giving safety tips with the theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Officials say that lithium-ion batteries are found everywhere, like your phones, laptops, tablets, vapes, power tools, and toys. They...
Neighbors recount woman’s horrific dog attack and surprising arrest of her rescuer
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A Roanoke County man is facing a criminal charge after he tried to save his neighbor from a dog attack Friday morning. Neighbors said police focused on the wrong issue. On Friday, the Roanoke County Police Department responded to the attack, but right now, the neighbor in hot water isn’t...
Va. fire department to deploy new 3,000-gallon tanker, 100-foot aerial tower
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. — The Rocky Mount Fire Department’s two newest fire trucks will hit the roads starting next week, battling blazes and responding to emergency calls. A Pierce Enforcer pumper/ tanker arrived at the firehouse last month. It’s the second of two new fire trucks for the department. A Pierce Enforcer...
Local dog trainer shares advice on how to stay safe and avoid dog attacks...
This past Friday, a dog in Glenvar was shot and killed by Roanoke County police officers after it aggressively attacked a woman walking her dog. Attacks like the one that happened this past Friday in Roanoke County can happen to anyone at any time. “I mean, there are leash laws...
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