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Roanoke man arrested after drug investigation leads to seizure of over 59 lbs. of alleged Methamphetamine
ABINGDON, Va. (WFXR)– The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reports a Roanoke man was one of two individuals arrested after an extensive drug investigation, which led to the alleged possession of a substantial amount of methamphetamine on Wednesday, July 24. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies conducted search warrants...
Lawsuit filed against City of Salem and HopeTree Services regarding rezoning
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Five people who live near the HopeTree Services site in Salem have filed a lawsuit, claiming the development there will affect their everyday lives. 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.
City of Roanoke hosting two public hearings focused on current Zoning Amendments
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke City Council and Planning Commission are asking for the public’s input on current Zoning Amendments for local housing with two upcoming public hearings. Roanoke City Council enacted zoning amendments in March 2024, to expand housing options in the City. The city says...
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.”
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...
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...
Wildlife Center prepares to release hawk
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is releasing a Red-tailed Hawk Friday on the Greenway. The bird arrived at the wildlife center as a fledgling, never having flown in the wild, according to center officials. The bird was delivered in May, and wildlife center officials report they...
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,...
Richmond-based coffee shop announces Lynchburg location opening this fall
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg coffee lovers, get ready for a new coffee shop to add to your favorites list!. Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co. announced they are opening a location in the Hill City in Fall 2024. The Richmond-based business took to Facebook to announce the expansion.
BC's Creamery now open in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A new ice cream shop is now open on Timberlake Road. BC's Creamery is a new ice cream truck that is bringing new flavors and lots of fun to Lynchburg. Their flavors change every two weeks. The shop also serves up sundaes, floats, and waffle...
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.
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.
Virginia Tech Football boasts 13 players on East-West Shrine Bowl list
Another sure sign that the 2024 college football season is right around the corner, the East-West Shrine Bowl Top 1000 list has been released. This season, 13 members of Virginia Tech made the list ahead of what is expected to be a big Year 3 under head coach Brent Pry.
32,000 seats installed on bleachers at Lane Stadium
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) -We are just over a month away from college football season kicking off. Work is underway at Lane Stadium at Virginia Tech to make sure your experience cheering on the Hokies is one to remember. “The overcrowding is definitely an issue in every stadium,” Virginia Tech Athletics’...
Basketball: Paige Breuer’s journey to committing to Roanoke College
BISMARCK, N.D. — Every high school athlete’s goal is to play at the collegiate level, and for former Bismarck high star Paige Breuer, she has accomplished that goal. However, her journey to find the right place for her future was filled with ups and downs. Breuer originally committed to Southeastern University, an NAIA school in […]
If You See Purple Paint Outside Norfolk, Leave Immediately
With spring upon us, everyone's gearing up for hunting season, hiking season, and flowers blooming. While you're out exploring the wilderness, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation.
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