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Roanoke counselor’s license suspended after inappropriate relationship with patient
ROANOKE, Va. – A family is searching for justice for their daughter after they believe her life could have been saved had it not been for an inappropriate relationship a Roanoke counselor made with her. Lynn Nolan said her daughter, Amber Nolan, died by suicide after a counselor engaged...
TRAFFIC FATALITIES: Two-vehicle head-on crash claims the lives of two, injures one
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) shared through a press release that a two-vehicle crash on May 5 resulted in the death of two people and injured another. ALEA says the crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on Alabama 110 in Montgomery County. Both 32-year-old Jerad Swartz from Roanoke, Virginia, the […]
Sporadic Saturday showers precede wonderful Mother’s Day weather
ROANOKE, Va. – Whether it’s graduation, the weekend being here or seeing the aurora borealis, we’re riding quite the high. The weather, however, isn’t. That’s not to say it’s all bad. We’re beginning Saturday in the 40s with a fall-like chill before afternoon temperatures peak in the 60s and lower 70s.
Five residents displaced after Roanoke house fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Five residents are displaced after a Friday house fire in Roanoke. According to Roanoke Fire-EMS, crews responded to reports of a house fire at the 600 block of Churchland Road NW. The fire was found to have originated from the basement and everyone from the home...
Bubba's 33 opening in Roanoke with free food prizes, supporting first responders
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — An all-American restaurant is opening in Roanoke and they're offering you the chance to win free food for a year!. Bubba's 33, located at 4824 Valley View Ave NW, opens Monday, May 13, with a grand opening at 11:00 a.m. The first 100 tables will...
PARK Roanoke Announces Transition to Gateless Parking System at Center in the Square Garage
PARK Roanoke has announced an innovative upgrade to the Center in the Square parking garage. Starting Monday, May 13, construction will begin to transform the facility into a modern, gateless parking operation. This enhancement aims at improving the customer experience and operational performance. During the initial phase of install, patrons will continue to use the […]
Resident presented with award for his 'courageous actions' during a house fire: Officials
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke FireEMS Department said they recognized a local resident who was presented with a Citizen's Hero Award on Thursday. The department said to join them in recognizing a local resident Jason Schaffer, who was presented with a Citizen's Hero Award by Roanoke Fire-EMS in honor of his "courageous actions" during a house fire on Huntington Blvd., on April 12.
Target 7: Records show Blacksburg bed-and-breakfast is delinquent in taxes; families still without refunds
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Dozens of families were left scrambling, trying to find a place to stay after the Clay Corner Inn canceled their reservations for this weekend’s Virginia Tech graduation. Many families say they were told just last weekend that the bed and breakfast was closing, thus canceling...
Pinpoint Weather: Showers possible Saturday, dry Sunday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Showers are possible again on Saturday as a second cold front moves into the region. Showers should be light with the best chance north of US-460. The day will start dry with showers possible for the afternoon. For many, rainfall will be less than a tenth of an inch with slightly […]
Cat dies, 3 people and other pets displaced after Radford fire
RADFORD, Va. (WSET) — Multiple people and pets have been displaced Friday morning following a fire in Radford. Radford Fire/EMS was dispatched to a home in the 700 block of Walker Street just after 4 a.m., where they found smoke and fire coming from the back. All occupants had evacuated the house prior to first responders' arrival.
Showers expected to end in time for the northern light show
NORTHERN LIGHTS FORECAST - SATURDAY NIGHT. Thank you to everyone who shared their Northern Lights photos with us! Share yours here again tonight!. ➡️CLICK HERE for an update on tonight’s Aurora (northern lights) forecast. THIS EVENING. Spotty shower chances will continue into the afternoon, all due to an...
Georgia Tech upsets Virginia Tech in ACC Championship quarterfinal
DURHAM, N.C. – In the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament, third-seeded Virginia Tech softball fell to sixth-seeded Georgia Tech 6-2 at Duke Softball Stadium on Thursday. While the Hokies entered the tournament ranked in the top three in division one in scoring, home runs and slugging percentage, Virginia Tech’s offense was flat.
Spring breezes occasionally blow outside of isolated showers Mother’s Day weekend
ROANOKE, Va. – Now that our main storm system has moved to the east, we’re tracking lower humidity and a gusty wind from time to time Friday. Peak gusts will range between about 20 mph and 35 mph. They’ll come from the northwest, which will help keep certain...
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