Olive Oil and vinegar business puts a twist on a classic
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Rustic Roots Olive Oils offers chef-inspired olive oils and vinegars, creating a unique twist that can bee used for almost any food item. Owner and Chef Lilly Kneuer speaks with 7@four about the inspiration to start her business. Rustic Roots Olive Oils is located at 400...
La Casa Toscana opens in Moneta, serves classic and modern Italian and American dishes
A new restaurant serving classic and modern Italian and American dishes has opened in Moneta. "It's different high-end authentic cuisine served in a family atmosphere," said La Casa Toscana spokesperson Alex Machado. The new restaurant is a collaboration between managing owner Eli Martinez and chef/owner Francisco...
Five departments battle garage fire in Bedford County
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR)- Firefighters from five departments responded to a garage fire in Bedford County on Monday, October 6. The fire broke out shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Dove Valley Drive. Crews from the following departments extinguished the fire and prevented it from spreading to a wooded area. No injured were...
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Helene
It has been about a year since Hurricane Helene flooded Roanoke College and surrounding communities. Although Roanoke College was fortunate to only have to cancel a few classes due to the flooding, many colleges just a few hours away in North Carolina sent students home for weeks on end. As...
Much-needed rain heads our way
Monday afternoon will feature plentiful sunshine and highs well into the 70s for the entire region. Several locations may reach 80. The same center of high pressure that’s provided us with nice weather these past several days will move out over the Atlantic later today into Tuesday. This will change the wind flow...
Roanoke reworks stream flowing beneath its downtown streets
Roanoke is a historic stream that flows up First Street between Salem Avenue and Campbell Avenue with a stormwater project that aims to reduce flooding. Downtown Roanoke is home to businesses and more than 2,500 residents. But before the streets were paved, the area was also home to two creeks - Trout Run and Lick...
Gray has record day as Ferrum earns 28-25 comeback win over Shorter
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – Omarza Gray had six receptions for 203 yards and a pair of touchdowns to help Ferrum win its first ever Conference Carolinas home game. His 203 yards is a new school record for single game receiving yards, as well as a new Conference Carolinas record.
Gasoline prices in Roanoke up, averaging $2.83 per gallon
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Average gasoline prices in Roanoke rose 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83 per gallon, according to Gasbuddy’s survey of 155 stations in the city. Prices in the city are 6.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and 19 cents...
Stay safe online: AARP’s cybersecurity tips for October
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The AARP is advising residents that October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and is warning about potential threats. The AARP is reminding you that any device that stores information or has an internet connection can be a target for cybercriminals who hope to steal your data. Here are...
Officials: One displaced after accidental apartment fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Fire and EMS responded to the 400 block of Woods Avenue Southwest to an apartment fire, leaving one resident displaced. According to officials, they responded around 6:42 p.m., on Sunday, October 5, to find smoke coming from one of the apartments. Crews searched the home to ensure all...

















