Roanoke VA

GLENVAR, Va. (WDBJ) - A woman is recovering after being attacked by a dog while walking along Ingal Boulevard, according to Roanoke County officials. Neighbor Jonathan Ayers says he captured the incident on his Ring doorbell camera. “Elderly woman’s just coming down the street and pit bull’s in the front...

When our college began its Program Evaluation Process (PEP), it made its mission clear. According to PEP guidelines, “Roanoke College develops students as whole persons and prepares them for responsible lives of learning, service, and leadership.” Our curriculum is set up to ensure students are well-rounded so as to...

VIRGINIA — A 40-year-old Bedford woman was killed Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Bedford County, Virginia State Police said. Stacee Lee LaClair of Bedford died at the scene of the crash, which occurred at 7:02 a.m. on Oct. 5 on West Lynchburg Turnpike, just west of Wheatland Road. Police said...

Fire Prevention Week is October 5–11, and this year’s theme from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is one that hits close to home for many families — “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” From e-bikes and scooters to tablets, phones, and wireless headphones, lithium-ion...

This fall, Roanoke Valley Orthodontics (RVO) is taking a stand against bullying and helping to spread kindness one smile at a time!. During September and October, Roanoke Valley Orthodontics is joining the American Association of Orthodontists’ (AAO) “Bullying Bites”campaign to raise awareness about the impact of...

UVA Researchers Study How to Better Support People After Near-Death Experiences.

ROANOKE, Va. – From October 3-5, Feeding Southwest Virginia teamed up with the Craftsmen’s Classic ahead of the Craftsmen’s Fall Classic Arts and Craft Festival to bring in over 19,000 pounds of food through donations. “We were just looking for a way to give back to the...

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - First responders in Franklin County were honored this weekend for their service and sacrifice during a special ceremony in Rocky Mount. The Rocky Mount and Franklin County First Responders Memorial Commission hosted the annual event beside the town’s First Responders Memorial, a permanent...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Bishop McCort’s Bo Bassett and Melvin Miller announced on social media that he has committed to Virgina Tech where he will wrestle collegiately. Bassett is the number two overall recruit in the 2026 class, while Miller is the number on recruit in the 2027 class. Bassett is the number one...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Today, Saint Francis Service Dogs is celebrating their newest class of partner teams with a graduation ceremony. According to officials, this is the largest graduating class at Saint Francis since 2020, with 10 partner teams. Saint Francis says it takes years of hard work from both partners and...