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Roanoke City Sheriff's Office to host fundraiser for Special Olympics Virginia
This Wednesday, the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is raising money for Special Olympics Virginia. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a hot dog and nacho bar sale on the corner of 3rd Street and Campbell Avenue, near the sheriff’s office. The fundraiser is to raise...
Daisy Girl Scouts program teaches young girls new skills
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - This summer offers a great opportunity to help your little ones blossom by introducing them to the Daisy Girl Scouts program. Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline CEO Nikki Williams joined Here @ Home to remind families that new girls to the program can join for free until July 31, 2024.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Nighttime Lane / Ramp Closure Planned on Southbound I-81 Near Salem
Nighttime lane and ramp closure planned ahead of exit 137 off ramp shift As part of the Interstate 81 widening project in Roanoke County near Salem, a nighttime lane and ramp closure on southbound I-81 are scheduled for Thursday, May 23, so barrier wall can be repositioned, and traffic switched into a new pattern. Weather […]
Roanoke gas prices down 7.9 cents in the last week
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/GasBuddy Release) - Average gasoline prices in Roanoke have fallen 7.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 155 stations in Roanoke. Prices in Roanoke are 10.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 7.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 3.3 cents in the last week and stands at $3.86 per gallon.
Summer-like warmth springs back into action for part of this coming week
ROANOKE, Va. – The weekend wasn’t quite a washout, but parts of the area did get some needed rain out of slow-moving thunderstorms. Looking ahead to the upcoming week, we’ll go without rain and storms for a little while. High pressure will camp out over the Eastern...
Documentary features Roanoke-born artist
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new documentary will feature Roanoke-born artist Dorothy Gillespie. The film titled “Courage, Independence, and Color” will be shown at the Grandin Theatre. The film has been in the works for two years, according to Gillespie’s son Gary Israel, who traveled from New York...
Dozens of regional vendors to participate in artist market
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Visitors will have the opportunity to take home the creations of different artists and craftspeople at the upcoming Arts ❤️ NRV Market. Committee Chair Mary Osgood and Montgomery Museum of Art & History Communications Manager Courtney Amos joined Here @ Home to talk about how people can participate June 7 and June 8.
New book documents Roanoke Valley in the 1950s
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Nelson Harris is well-known as a Roanoke minister and a former mayor. And with fifteen books to his name, he has also built a reputation as a local historian. “I realized that there really wasn’t a whole lot published about local history,” Harris told WDBJ7, “and...
Memorial ride raises awareness of veteran, first responder suicide
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The ones who answer the call in times of crisis, often find it most difficult to call on others when they need help. That is why a local family is putting the focus on veteran and first responder suicides to let others know they are not alone.
100 Heroes - We meet another winner in United Way of Roanoke Valley 100 Heroes Project
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - We continue to highlight those people in our hometowns who are quietly making a difference. They have been nominated by people in their communities who notice the work they’re doing and Here @ Home meets one local man who is being celebrated for his selfless acts of volunteerism.
Roanoke’s Local Colors Festival brings a global journey
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke residents experienced a whirlwind trip around the world without leaving their hometown at the 33rd annual Local Colors Festival held Saturday at Elmwood Park. The vibrant event brought together diverse cultures and traditions, offering attendees a unique opportunity to explore the richness of international heritage.
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