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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.”
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District
Eugene Vindman (D) and Derrick Anderson (R) are running in the general election for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Abigail Spanberger (D) is running for Governor of Virginia. Spanberger was first elected in 2018. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is supporting Vindman as part...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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,...
Miracle Treat Day raising money for Carilion Children’s
DALEVILLE, Va. – It’s the sweetest day of the year: Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen!. When customers buy their favorite blizzard at DQ locations across Southwest Virginia, one dollar or more will be donated to Carilion Children’s Hospital through a partnership with Children’s Miracle Network.
Monster Truck Show happening at Smith Mountain Lake
MONETA, Va. (WDBJ) - A monster truck show will take place at Wind Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 with gates opening at 3 p.m. both days. This event features several monster trucks, games, activities, food, and bounce houses. Children will have the opportunity...
Virginia Tech Stars at 2024 Paris Olympics: Gourley, Alexander-Walker, and Swimmers Impress
Virginia Tech has several athletes competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with a focus on swimming events. Notable participants include Neil Gourley, Alexander-Walker, and Hill, each aiming for success in their respective competitions. Virginia Tech is sending seven swimmers to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Mario Molla Yanes is set to...
New owners promise seamless experience at Blacksburg Bed and Breakfast
BLACKSBURG, Va. – A locally-owned bed-and-breakfast in Blacksburg is under new leadership and ownership after an overbookings controversy during Virginia Tech’s graduation week. The Blacksburg Bed and Breakfast was formally known as the Clay Corner Inn, but during the spring of 2024, the former management overbooked the bed...
Virginia Tech 2024 Position Preview Series, Linebacker: How Does Transfer Sam Brumfield Fit In?
Linebackers is the position group on the Virginia Tech roster that is the most polarizing to me. On one hand, you return key contributors like Keonta Jenkins an
Drones’ ‘leap of faith’ has Hokies set up for success
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Choosing to leave Baylor for Virginia Tech was more than a leap of faith for Kyron Drones. Then a redshirt sophomore, Drones had attempted just 23 college passes and, at best, would be fighting to overtake a three-year Division I starter in Grant Wells. But the...
Settlement reached between Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Nearly four years after stepping down as the fourth president of Liberty University, Jerry Falwell, Jr. and the Board of Trustees of the University announced Friday they have reached a global resolution agreement settling all outstanding disputes in both legal and personal matters. Liberty University...
Liberty’s Curriculum Library reaches Lynchburg community at Summer Story Times
“I have something in my library bag that is the shape of a circle.”. Dozens of children sat around Curriculum Librarian Lyn Mathews as she showed them her “library bag” of the week, holding inside a mystery item that would introduce the theme of the weekly Summer Story Time.
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