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North Cross’ Lawrence earns 300th coaching victory
ROANOKE, Va. – For the past three decades there’s been one constant in place for North Cross baseball--head coach Eric Lawrence. But, the veteran coach who has been in place for the past thirty years will hang up his cleats at the end of the season. “I’ve always...
New services being offered at EnVision Center in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Lingo Staffing and the Department of Social Services will now be stationed at the EnVision Center in Roanoke. Lynelle Lewis is the EnVision center manager. She says Lingo Staffing will be the first partner to help people with actually securing a job as they already have more resources that help with job readiness.
Roanoke Sheriff’s Office hosting ‘Cover the Cruiser and Tip the Deputy’ fundraiser for Va. Special Olympics
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)— The Roanoke Sheriff’s Office is hosting the third annual ‘Cover the Cruiser and Tip the Deputy’ fundraiser for Special Olympics Virginia at the Valley View Mall’s Red Robin on Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are two opportunities...
'Serious' motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in Roanoke: RPD
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke Police Department said there was a "serious" motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. This crash was in the 900 block of Peters Creek Road on Saturday night, according to police. Southbound Peters Creek Road was closed from Melrose Avenue NW to Salem Turnpike...
New residential program in Roanoke supports recovery from addiction
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new residential program in Roanoke will provide support for people who are working to overcome addiction. First Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin described the program as “a beacon of hope” during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning. Youngkin looked on as Four Truths Recovery...
Town of Rocky Mount will purchase historic downtown bank
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - The Rocky Mount Town Council voted Monday night to purchase a historic downtown bank. The People’s National Bank was founded in 1907 with the building completed in 1928. It is currently the Atlantic Union Bank, but will be closing its doors at the end of the month to consolidate with American National Bank.
Here’s how tropical storms and hurricanes are named
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - While we don’t know when the first tropical storm will develop in the Atlantic this year, we’ve known its name for over four decades. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) establishes six different lists of 21 names that are on rotation to be used every seventh year. This year’s names begin with Alberto and end with William.
Roanoke residents share safety concerns over Wasena Bridge detour: ‘It’s confusing to everybody’
ROANOKE, Va. – Two weeks into the Wasena Bridge closure, Roanoke residents are raising safety concerns sparked by the new traffic and Greenway detour. The closure for the two-year bridge replacement project is now forcing cars, trucks, pedestrians and bikes to share the street. For daily Roanoke River Greenway...
Roanoke City budget one week from being adopted
Roanoke City Council is a week away from adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. Monday was the final briefing of the budget, for the council to bring up final questions before next week. The council talked about adjusting the tax rate, but the consensus was to not make any changes...
City leaders comment on ‘challenges’ downtown Roanoke businesses are facing
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — City leaders have responded to some owners in downtown Roanoke who said they are facing challenges. After two spots closed in the span of a few weeks, businesses listed some issues they say affect the area. Brandon Stinnett is a partner of the Laughing Bull...
Roanoke in the spotlight during Foster Care Awareness Month
ROANOKE, Va. – May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and the need for foster parents is greater than ever. The City of Roanoke is the leading city in the state of Virginia for the number of children in the foster care system, according to Andrae Hash, Marketing Liasion for First Home Care.
Bass, Stripers, and Walleye! The Outdoors Bound Podcast with George Noleff
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — This week we get the latest fishing report from Dewayne Lamb of Indian Point Marina Bait & Tackle, plus the latest on what’s biting in lakes and streams around the region. Also, there is a call for new blue catfish regulations to protect Virginia’s...
Broadway In Roanoke Announces 24/25 Season
Nederlander National Markets, in partnership with The Berglund Center, has announced the all-new 2024/2025 Broadway in Roanoke season, presented by George’s. This season features five shows, including the area premieres of smash hits TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL and COME FROM AWAY. — SHOW DATES & DESCRIPTIONS — TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL […] Source
Some tenants displaced following apartment fire in Roanoke: Firefighters
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke FireEMS Department said some tenants were displaced due to an apartment fire on Friday night. At approximately 11:45 p.m., crews responded to a reported apartment fire in the 2300 block of Winthrop Avenue SW at the Brandywine Complex, firefighters said. According to firefighters,...
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