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Summer preview: Temperatures near record highs again Thursday afternoon
ROANOKE, Va. – 2024 has been one of the warmest years on record in the Roanoke Valley (so far), and Thursday is a continuation of that. Though the morning starts comfortably, an area of high pressure overhead favors a quick warm-up. The mountains reach 80 to 85°, while Roanoke,...
To keep its coyote population in check, this county offers hunters cash prizes for kills
The most recent coyote lottery in Bedford County offered a grand prize drawing of $1,000 and six $500 prizes. Some groups have called such contests cruel and unnecessary, and have questioned their efficacy. The post To keep its coyote population in check, this county offers hunters cash prizes for kills appeared first on Cardinal News.
Mother of slain teen calls for accountability in Operation Ceasefire
ROANOKE, Va. – NeSean Divers was 16 years old when he was shot and killed. Right about now, he should be preparing for prom, and getting his cap and gown for graduation. But instead, 10 News talked with his mom LaCiann to see the failures she still sees in the system, when it comes to trying to put a stop to gun violence after his death.
Potter Strong in full effect in Salem
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — The Salem rec lacrosse teams were in for a treat as there was a lacrosse doubleheader at Spartan Field Thursday night as Salem boys and girls hosting Hidden Valley to benefit the Potter family. Spartans girls lacrosse player Mia potter’s mom Rochelle passed away on April 16th from leukemia.
After suing parent for $600K, Bedford School Board reduces case to $1
The Bedford County School Board is de-escalating its efforts to sue a parent with a history of hostile interactions with school staffers about accommodations for his special needs son. But an attorney for the father involved blasted the statement the board issued this week and suggested the case may not be over yet.
Luna Innovations considers options including sale or merger as it reports latest executive turnover
The Roanoke-based technology company has struggled since it announced an indefinite delay of annual and quarterly reports. It has now fired its CTO, accepted the resignation of its CFO and taken back its former CEO’s severance pay. The post Luna Innovations considers options including sale or merger as it reports latest executive turnover appeared first on Cardinal News.
Changes to more school times ahead for next year
LYNCHBURG, Va. – School systems across our region are changing school start times. As we reported, Roanoke City Public Schools is talking about changes due to bus delays over the last two years. Now, Lynchburg is also making changes for the 2024-2025 school year. They hope this minimizes bus...
Taco restaurant closing Roanoke location
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The owners of Cabo Fish Taco are closing their location in Downtown Roanoke. The owners posted on Facebook, “Unfortunately, Downtown Roanoke has not been completely able to recover after the Pandemic, forcing a lot of local businesses to make heartbreaking decisions. This, paired with staffing issues and several other critical problems facing Downtown, has sadly forced us to close the doors to our Roanoke location.
Stretch of unseasonable warmth to continue through the end of the week
ROANOKE, Va. – We closed out one of the warmest Aprils on record with scattered April showers, but that system wasn’t enough to cool things off for us. We’re right back at it again Wednesday, as afternoon highs reach into the upper 70s and low-to-mid 80s. Thursday...
Award-winning Roanoke Playwright opening new show ‘The Bread Baking Play’ in Star City
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Award-winning Roanoke playwriter Meredith Dayna Cope-Levy is opening her new play, ‘The Bread Baking Play,’ at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church over the weekend starting Friday, May 17. The play is a modern retelling of the story of Martha and Mary from the...
Community meetings allow neighbors to review high crash areas in Botetourt and Roanoke Counties and Vinton
VINTON, Va. – Botetourt and Roanoke Counties and the Town of Vinton are working together on a comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The three localities have partnered for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The program seeks to prevent deaths and serious injuries on local roads. Multiple neighbors...
Scattered showers, storms bring temperatures down a touch Tuesday
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Valley tied its record high Monday, when it reached 89°. That won’t be happening Tuesday. Scattered showers and storms favor the western half of the area Tuesday afternoon and evening. Afternoon highs, therefore, will be kept (somewhat) in check. [HAVE PRACTICE/A GAME?...
Hometown Eats: Burger in the Square
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - There’s nothing like the first bite of a burger after you get a craving, especially when it comes from a place that has been doing it for 4 decades. And burger is literally in the name! We’re turning up the heat at Burger in the Square in Roanoke for this week’s Hometown Eats!
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