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Changes coming to multiple Roanoke intersections
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new project is on the horizon as VDOT as Roanoke City plans to reconfigure multiple intersections on Routes 460 and 220. WDBJ7 spoke with VDOT about how these changes will improve safety and traffic flow in the area. In 2021, VDOT and the City of...
UVA doctor advises seniors to clean out their medicine cabinets
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Many of us clean out our closets from time to time, but do you ever clean out your medicine cabinet? Not doing so can cause problems for people, especially senior citizens, who may be on multiple medications. “It’s the same way with medicines. Sometimes we can...
Local Worship Center to host Youth Conference
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - New Harvest Family Worship Center is hosting their You-TH-1 Conference on Saturday, July 27. The conference is for ages 11 and older and will include a keynote speaker, interactive workshops, a parent panel, and more. This year’s theme is “Created to Win”. Participants...
Lawsuit filed against City of Salem and HopeTree Services regarding rezoning
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Five people who live near the site have filed a lawsuit, claiming the development will affect their everyday life. Laid out over 20 pages, the lawsuit alleges the project will bring an influx of traffic to the area and increase their home property taxes. It also...
Opening ceremony brings Olympics, Blue Ridge Games excitement
ROANOKE, Va. – The world gathered around their TV screens to watch incredible athletes from around the world as the Olympics officially kicked off on Friday. “The opening ceremony is one of my favorite parts,” fan Melissa Kinlaw said. “I’ve watched it every year, and so I’m excited to be able to see it live, to be able to see it on the big screen.”
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with new flavors!
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - July is National Ice Cream Month and to celebrate, Here @ Home welcomed Homestead Creamery to talk about some of its fun new items. Banana Caramel Crunch, Tropical Orange, and two new Virginia Tech ice cream flavors are just some of what you can expect. The...
Nonprofit helps with lifesaving gear for working dogs
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s a nonprofit organization that works to provide working dogs with lifesaving gear, medical care, and training at no cost to their handlers. And it’s hosting a fundraiser in Roanoke. Here @ Home welcomed Gwen Baskcomb and Nate Winstead, along with their working K9s,...
Man faces first-degree murder charges for June shooting death in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man is facing first-degree murder charges for a June shooting death in Roanoke, according to Roanoke City Circuit Court. Kyriq Seabrooks was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a violent felon.
ALERT: Wildfire smoke enters Roanoke area, increases air quality to moderate levels
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts have issued an air quality alert for the greater Roanoke Valley area. Smoke from California’s wildfires has traveled across the U.S. and arrived in the Roanoke area. Airnow.gov shows the air quality in the greater Roanoke area is now at a moderate level.
Get kids into a sleep routine for back-to-school
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Our kids will soon be back in class and one of the most important keys to their success is good sleep. Sarah Shepherd, a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, joined Here @ Home to talk about ways to get your kids on a sleep routine, and when a parent or caregiver may need to seek the help of a sleep consultant.
Isolated showers Friday afternoon with temperatures warming up hour by hour
ROANOKE, Va. – The Olympic Games opening ceremony takes place Friday afternoon! Here is a look at the opening ceremony forecast. Back home, our temperatures get into the upper 70s and 80s Friday afternoon. A couple of spots will likely see the upper 80s as high pressure looks to build in for a couple of days and bring some warmer temperatures.
Youngkin approves changes to animal waste rules aimed at reducing groundwater pollution; more …
Dominion customers’ bills to rise for offshore project costs. Red-tailed hawk to be released at Smith Park on the Roanoke River Greenway. Five citizens sue Salem City Council, HopeTree over rezoning.
Roanoke's Zoning Amendments and Efficient Land Use
Roanoke's Zoning Amendments ensure the City uses remaining land efficiently by increasing the housing potential of residentially zoned land. Roanoke is almost fully built out, which limits our ability to develop new housing to address our housing deficit. Learn more at planroanoke.org/zoning. Public hearings are scheduled for August 12 and September 16.
Plans underway to build food truck ‘court’ in Salem
SALEM, Va. – Food junkies throughout the Roanoke Valley are going to love what they’ve got cooking up over in Salem. John Johnston of Warrenton, VA. is opening up 4th Street Eats, the first of its kind food truck lot in the valley. He set a goal to recruit eight to 10 trucks to rotate through the future food truck court, which will have parking, seating and bathrooms.
David Bowers: Roanoke Needs A Sports Entertainment and Tourism Authority
I was delighted to read in The Roanoke Times yesterday that Pulaski County is undertaking the creation of a “SET”, Sports Entertainment and Tourism Authority. Roanoke should immediately follow Pulaski’s lead and organize a Roanoke SET in cooperation with and under the auspices of Virginia’s Blue Ridge tourism agency. I’ve spoken with Landon Howard at […]
SW Virginia Wildlife Center releasing Red-tailed Hawk on Roanoke River Greenway
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center announced the release of a Red-tailed Hawk at Smith Park on the Roanoke River Greenway on Friday, June 26. The wildlife center said the Red-tailed Hawk was taken to its facility in May as a small fledging and stayed at the center while after efforts to […]
Kaminiski to head Roanoke program
SALEM, Va. – Brett Kaminski, formerly the assistant baseball coach and recruiting coordinator at Ferrum College, was announced as the new head baseball coach of Roanoke College on Thursday. Kaminski was a large part in bringing in 65 student-athletes to the Ferrum baseball program the last two years through...
DC woman faces felony charge for escape of Virginia prisoner
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — A woman from the District is facing a felony charge related to the 2023 escape of a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate. VDOC announced Friday that Sasha Castillo was charged with Persons aiding escape of a prisoner. The indictment stemmed from the escape of inmate Naseem Isaiah Roulack, who […]
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