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Pinpoint Weather: Storms possible then calmer
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – This afternoon will be mostly cloudy with showers and storms possible. There is a Marginal risk of strong to severe storms that could produce damaging wind and heavy rainfall. This is the lowest risk level from the Storm Prediction Center but staying weather-aware is still important.
WDBJ7 Archive: The man known as “Mr. Fitness,” Artie Levin
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As the summer season quickly approaches, now is the time to take advantage of the warm weather and get in some exercise. WDBJ7 scoured through the archives to pay tribute to the man known as “Mr. Fitness,” who shared his passion for healthy living with audiences across our hometowns for over 25 years.
Relief! A break in humidity makes for pleasant weather through at least Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. – Following days of mugginess, a gusty wind from the northwest will provide a break from that Friday and Saturday. Gusts Friday will peak between 20 and 30 mph, meaning you might want to take hanging baskets or patio umbrellas down for the day. Even still, sunshine...
Roanoke, which elected a Black majority council in 2020, could wind up with no Black members after this year’s election
Only two Black candidates will be on the ballot this fall and one of them begins as an underdog. The post Roanoke, which elected a Black majority council in 2020, could wind up with no Black members after this year’s election appeared first on Cardinal News.
Forgotten World War II heroes from our region
We honor their sacrifice every year...but it’s also important that we remember everyone who served. Both women and minorities were key to America’s war effort. That’s why we wanted to take a look back at some of the forgotten heroes from our region. An estimated 70 million...
Former Ferrum assistant named Patrick & Henry CC head basketball coach
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Patrick & Henry Community College announced they have named former assistant Ferrum College basketball coach Dan Milloy as the program’s new head men’s basketball coach. “I am extremely thankful and excited to be joining the P & H ‘PHamily’ and continue the Patriot...
Open Letter To Salem Mayor Turk: Stop Urban Sprawl / Uncontrolled Development
Hon. Salem Mayor Renée Turk: I’m sending you a big check for my taxes this month…car and real estate. I expect you and Council to vote and deliver leadership from which the People of Salem will benefit. You’ve recently heard my position on surveillance camera expenditures. These are wrong for Salem; they will not reduce […]
Recruit becomes third-generation member of Roanoke Fire-EMS Department
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Nine recruits on Friday graduated to become members of the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department -- and for one of them, the day was extra special. Brayden Bradbury is carrying on a tradition of service, becoming the third member of his family to join the department. Bradbury’s father,...
Customer complications follow merger of Atlantic Union, American National banks
More than 100 Ferrum College employees who were supposed to be paid last Friday still hadn't received their deposits as of Wednesday, the school's president said. The post Customer complications follow merger of Atlantic Union, American National banks appeared first on Cardinal News.
When And How MVP Test Failure Was Reported To FERC Is Unclear
The builder of the Mountain Valley Pipeline has said it notified federal regulators when a section of the pipe ruptured last month during a pressure test. However, a Freedom of Information Act request by West Virginia Public Broadcasting to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission revealed no correspondence between the pipeline builder, Equitrans Midstream, and the FERC Office of Energy Projects in the 10 days after the May 1 incident.
Bob Cowell speaks with WDBJ7, before stepping down as Roanoke City Manager
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Friday was Bob Cowell’s last day as the city manager of Roanoke. Before leaving the office for the last time, he sat down with WDBJ7 to discuss the seven years he has served as the city’s chief executive as well as his exit from the position.
Roanoke College head baseball coach resigns
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The head baseball coach for Roanoke College announced his resignation on Friday, according to the college’s athletic department. Zach Ullrich will be taking a head baseball coach position at Division II Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee. Ullrich will also serve as the Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities & Transportation, according to Roanoke College.
Sticky, stormy pattern continues through Thursday; humidity drops after
ROANOKE, Va. – You can feel it as soon as you step outside Wednesday morning - it’s muggy! That’s the fuel that will go toward more storms Wednesday. A few morning showers will be possible north of the Roanoke Valley, but we don’t expect anything crazy out of those.
RCPS increases security at high school graduations after student killed in shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke City school district says families and students can expect to see an additional police presence at high school graduations this week. This comes after a William Fleming High School student was killed in a shooting at the Ferncliff Apartments on June 5. On...
WATCH: 10 Sports coverage of VHSL Semifinals Friday
ROANOKE, Va. – VHSL Semifinals Friday came and delivered some big time performances, some heartbreaking losses and more defining moments for local programs. Without a doubt, it certainly set us up for a momentous championship Saturday. In Class 1 boys soccer Galax defeated defending state champion Northampton 2-1 in...
50 ‘anomalies’ found on the Mountain Valley Pipeline
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Developers of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) state that parts of the pipeline may need an extra look after Equitrans Midstream Corporation found 50 anomalies in the underground pipeline. In a consent agreement between the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Equitrans submits a quarterly report to federal regulators on […]
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