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Angels of Assisi talks new adoption event
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Angels of Assisi is preparing for a new event called “Hootenanny for Forever Homes”. The event features live music and pets up for adoption. It will be May 19th, from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Wasena Park. Carol Jessee, Director of Development, tells...
Furry Friends: Ratchet is searching for his new home
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Each week WFXR News highlights adoptable pets filling up animal shelters across Southwest and Central Virginia. This week, on Tuesday, Apr. 30, Kari Grisetti with the Franklin County Animal Shelter introduced Ratchet to Furry Friends!. This eight-year-old may be a little shy at first, but...
WATCH: Zebras break loose on a highway in Washington state - The Sprint
ROANOKE, Va. – We’re kicking off a new week and what better way to do that than with the queen herself, Japhanie Gray?!. As you’re grabbing lunch or dinner, kick back and relax as we catch you up on all that’s trending. The Sprint airs live...
Roanoke honors late artist with neighborhood mural
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The City of Roanoke honored the late artist David Ramey Sr. with a mural of his art. The mural, named David Ramey Lot, faces Henry Street in the Gainsboro neighborhood and showcases the history of the neighborhood. Ramey Sr’s artwork captures what used to be on...
Science Museum demonstrates “Speedy Spring Steam” Challenge
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Science Museum of Western Virginia’s Director of Education, Sherrie Bocock, shows 7@four how to do the “Speedy Spring Steam” Challenge. To keep up with everything happening at the museum, go to its website.
Kiwanis Pancake Fundraiser returns Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke is asking people to show up hungry for its annual Pancake Fundraiser as it prepares to serve up a hot breakfast Saturday. The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke President Elect Jeanne Bollendorf and Co-Chair Amy Carter joined Here @ Home to talk about how they plan to serve about 3,000 people at the Berglund Center from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.
Grandin Theatre to showcase films from student program
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Grandin Theatre is in its ninth year for the Film Lab program. The program’s director, Tyler Lyon, speaks with 7@four about the impact it’s made on students and the theatre. They will be showing the films made by Roanoke City students May 28...
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