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Man hospitalized after Northwest Roanoke shooting
ROANOKE, Va. – A man was hospitalized after a shooting in Northwest Roanoke early Tuesday morning, according to the Roanoke Police Department. At about 2 a.m., Roanoke Police were called to the 2900 block of Ravenwood Avenue NW after receiving a report that a man had been shot. Once...
Patches of morning fog give way to warmer Thursday; stormy pattern to follow
ROANOKE, Va. – Remnant moisture from Wednesday evening’s showers and storms has led to patches of dense fog Thursday morning. Once that clears, we’ll see more sunshine and high temperatures in the 70s and lower 80s - close to average for the middle of May. Friday will...
Target 7: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital cleared of noncompliance status for stained surgical instruments
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (RMH) is now fully compliant with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) standards of patient care. It comes after a report showed the hospital was failing those conditions with the rate of stained surgical instruments. Hospital leaders made changes to the cleaning...
Roanoke allocated additional $5.4 million to increase first responder salaries
ROANOKE, Va. – This fiscal year, the City of Roanoke is investing an additional $5.4 million towards salary raises for first responders. In the city budget approved on Monday by City Council, it included a raise for the Roanoke Police Department, Roanoke Sheriff’s Office and Roanoke Fire-EMS Department.
Roanoke City Public Schools considering requiring student ID badges for upcoming school year
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City Public Schools faculty and visitors require a badge when inside schools, but that could soon be a requirement for students as well. A pilot for student ID badges has been done at four schools. This includes Fallon Park Elementary, Forest Park Elementary, Lucy Addison Middle School and Noel C. Taylor Academy.
Renewal and resilience: Market Building overcomes challenges, inspires hope
ROANOKE, VA – When Garry Fleming opened Scrambled nearly ten years ago, he never imagined it would turn into one of Roanoke’s go-to brunch spots. “To quote the Beatles, it was a long and winding road to get here, and do this. Totally unexpected, totally. And so my wife and I, we sort of learned as we went,” Fleming said.
Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office to host Safe Community Expo
Safety is the focus this weekend in the Star City. The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is hosting the Safe Community Expo to raise money for Project Lifesaver. The program helps locate and rescue individuals with cognitive disorders who may wander off and get lost. The expo will feature a...
Four Lord Botetourt Student-Athletes Signed NLI
DALEVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Over in Daleville at Lord Botetourt High School on Wednesday, May 15, four Cavalier student athletes signed their national letters of intent for their college future. Softball and track and field athlete Jackson Kemper is heading to the University of Lynchburg to be part of...
Roanoke cottage named to list of state’s most endangered historic places; more …
Free RAM health clinic scheduled for Emory & Henry. Trail center opens in Giles County. The post Roanoke cottage named to list of state’s most endangered historic places; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia Tech community mourns loss of Irving Peddrew III
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia Tech community is mourning the loss of Irving Peddrew III, who died at the age of 88 on May 11. Peddrew was the first Black student admitted to not only Virginia Tech, but to any predominantly white four-year institution in the 11 states formerly part of the confederacy, according to Virginia Tech.
Grocery prices drop for first time in a year, but shoppers not seeing relief at register
ROANOKE, Va. – Nowadays, a trip to the grocery store can cost hundreds and you’re likely leaving with less. For the first time in a year, inflation data shows that grocery prices have dropped. According to the latest Consumer Index Report, grocery prices fell by 0.2 percent from March to April. The price of meats, poultry, fish, eggs, fruits, and vegetables all dropped in April. The price of cereals, bakery products and dairy increased.
Sidewalk Art Show returns to Downtown Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - One of Southwest Virginia’s most anticipated summer traditions returns this June with the Taubman Museum of Art hosting the 66th Annual Sidewalk Art Show. Museum Executive Director Cindy Petersen joined Here @ Home to share how this year’s event will feature 120 artists with artwork...
100 Heroes Project: Master Deputy Matthew Kelly
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The United Way of Roanoke Valley is celebrating 100 years of service by highlighting 100 heroes that are quietly making a difference in the region. The latest hero to be featured is Master Deputy Matthew Kelly with the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Kelly serves...
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