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Convicted Food Lion shooter to serve one year, three months in prison
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke man convicted for a 2023 shooting inside a Food Lion that left two people hurt, learns he gets a second chance. Kemonte Cooper was found guilty in December. Cooper was in court Friday asking the judge for a second chance before learning how much...
Roanoke community shocked after boy hit by car
ROANOKE, Va. – Clifton Martin is counting his blessings after hearing a little boy was hit by a car just steps away from his work. “For me, safety is a big issue when it comes to our youth. I think we need to protect them a lot more than we do,” said Martin, who works at Platinum Cuts right near the crash site.
Living Proof Beer Company opening up new outdoor stage in June
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WFXR) — The Living Proof Beer Company has announced a major expansion with the addition of an outdoor stage and music venue to bring larger shows and crowds just in time for summer!. Living Proof Beer Company expects the outdoor stage and venue to hold 200-250...
Pinpoint Weather: Warming trend for the weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Showers will move into the region overnight into the first half of the day on Saturday as a warm front lifts northward. Temperatures will rebound slightly on Saturday with highs for many in the 60s after starting in the 40s and 50s. Rainfall on Saturday...
Roanoke firefighters extinguish flames in vacant home
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — A late-night house fire in Roanoke kept firefighters busy overnight, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. The fire department said just before midnight on Thursday they were dispatched to the 1200 block of Dale Ave SE. "First arriving units found fire and heavy smoke showing from a...
RESET team hopes to bring healing after officer-involved shooting
ROANOKE, Va. – The RESET team, alongside Roanoke City Police, is checking in on the community after this week’s shooting where an officer shot a man with a knife. They walked along Moorman Avenue to speak with people who may have been impacted. We spoke with members of...
Rocky Mount Police Department receives donations of sensory bags
The Health and Wellness Committee of Cornerstone Building Brands recently donated 16 sensory bags to Chief Phillip Young and the Rocky Mount Police Department. The sensory bags contain a collection of items that can be helpful when communicating with individuals with specials needs such as autism during times of distress, such as during an emergency or a call of service.
Roanoke Pride Festival happening this weekend
ROANOKE, Va. – The annual Roanoke Pride Festival is back this weekend and it features many activities all in support and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. There are many parties happening at “The Park” in Downtown Roanoke. The main event happens Sunday — the Pride Festival at...
Two people shot in Southwest Roanoke, suspect still at large
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured in Southwest. It happened just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the 3800 block of Stratford Park SW. Police on scene tell WDBJ7 crews two people were hit by gunfire. Police found one man with serious injuries and another man with non-life-threatening injuries.
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The story below is from our May/June 2024 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. Our readers showered local social media sensation Genya Kalinina with all the love in this year’s Best of Roanoke poll, awarding her three platinum titles. With over 40,000 followers on Instagram,...
Roanoke parents react to proposed school schedule changes
ROANOKE, Va. – “The transportation issues is causing all kinds of other issues. It’s a ripple effect,” mom Kristen Doss said. Kristen Doss’ four-year-old son is in preschool in Roanoke City, but after hearing the school’s recommendations for new start times of 7 a.m. for elementary school and 9:30 for middle school, she’s not so sure she wants him to stay.
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