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Opening round of the USA softball girls’ class a 12u & 16u national championship
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — In the USA softball girls’ Class a 12u & 16u National Championship, the Phoenix from Vinton, Virginia took on the lady Lightning Gold from Raleigh, North Carolina. In the 6th inning, Phoenix’s Zoe Sartin hit one into the gap and brought Macy Akers home from third as Virginia extended its […]
Touch-a-Truck Returns To Green Hill Park August 10
The 13th Annual Touch-A-Truck event returns to Green Hill Park on Saturday, August 10th from 10 AM to 3 PM. This beloved family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity for kids and adults alike to explore, interact, and learn about dozens of fascinating vehicles. Step inside, climb aboard, and engage with the operators who keep our […]
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...
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...
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...
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.”
Celebration of life planned Saturday in Virginia for 16-year-old shot to death in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A celebration of life service is planned Saturday in Roanoke, Virginia, the hometown of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Myrtle Beach. Jakolbi Taylor was killed at about 1:15 a.m. Saturday near a beach-access point at 16th Avenue N. and Ocean Boulevard. The rising […]
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.
Pinpoint Weather: Evening showers and a drier weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – There is a chance of showers and storms late this afternoon and evening. The possibility for moderate to heavy rainfall stays mostly east of I-81 and Southside. The weekend looks like it will be mostly dry with just a slight chance of isolated showers. Temperatures will be warmer but normal. Morning […]
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.
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...
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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