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Officials aim to reduce crashes between drivers & pedestrians in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Two crashes involving pedestrians on Tuesday indicate that drivers and those on foot should be more cautious with each other. Incidents like these can still happen, despite crash numbers being down from last year. Officials want everyone to remember their responsibilities both on foot and behind the wheel.
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine explores expansion
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is making plans to expand. The project could deliver a new building for the medical school and free up additional space for the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. The plans aren’t set in stone, but a proposal detailed in a...
Twenty Two Gourmet celebrates opening with ribbon cutting
FOREST, Va. (WSET) — A sweet celebration took place in Forest on Wednesday. Twenty Two Gourmet held a ribbon cutting with the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, celebrating a successful opening and merger between Simply Vanilla Gourmet Cheesecakes and Purple Door Catering. In their storefront, they offer gourmet cheesecake, charcuterie,...
Colleges team to make it easier for students to obtain bachelor’s degrees
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two hometown colleges are partnering up to make it easier for students to get their degrees. Ferrum College and Patrick & Henry Community College are entering what’s called an “articulation agreement.”. Students with associate degrees from Patrick and Henry can transition to Ferrum for...
WATCH: Sheriff’s office warns of attempted home invasion
CAMPBELL COURT, Va. (WDBJ) - The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of an attempted home invasion, with two people being sought. The incident took place Wednesday night, August 28. About 7:44 p.m., Campbell County deputies responded to a home off Collins Ferry Road in Gladys, near Long Island Road. Investigators say the call was about an attempted home invasion in which the homeowner appeared to be a specific target.
Drenched in Determination: Community Rallies for Kid’s Square
ROANOKE, VA – Kid’s Square is more than just a play museum - it’s its own little town - and now:. “The town is flooded!” Executive Director Felicia Branham said. Last month - Branham walked into Kid’s Square to find her worst nightmare. “We experienced...
VT economic expert talks Halloween starting early
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Halloween decorations are popping up in stores before the Fall season begins. Jadrian Wooten, an Economics professor at Virginia Tech, explains to 7@four why we are seeing these decorations in stores. Wooten has a weekly newsletter called “Monday Morning Economist”. You will find information on current...
Plane crashes in Lynchburg, no serious injuries
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — ABC13 was at the scene of a plane crash in Lynchburg Thursday. Our crew saw a plane in a field just off 460 near the Falwell Airport, off Holcomb Path Road. Multiple first responder crews were responding to the scene. The plane— a Cessna 172N—...
Economist explains the hype of Pumpkin Spice
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Across our hometowns, it does not feel like fall. If you look at the local coffee shops and stores - you’d see a different picture. Virginia Tech economist Jadrian Wooten says with the release of products these seasonal products, there’s a burst of spending right at the beginning.
End Rezoning Proposal- Rebuild Homes Instead
There’s a shortage of 4000 places to live in Roanoke, according to coverage in The Roanoke Times. The proposed city-wide rezoning ordinance before city Council does not provide an immediate nor measurable improvement on that number. In fact, city planners readily admit minimal impact of about 45 units a year. That doesn’t address the 4,000 […]
BSU leaders, Gov. Justice celebrate Mining Engineering Technology program’s return
BLUEFIELD, Va. (WVVA) - For the first time in nearly a decade, students at Bluefield State University are learning the essentials of mine engineering. Wednesday evening at Fincastle, university leaders celebrated the milestone during the third annual BSU/Pocahontas Royalties Scholarship Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction. It was a proud moment for BSU, with even Gov. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) stopping by to offer his congratulations, and encouragement going forward.
From the Publisher: 50 Years, 500 People, Countless Blessings
The story below is from our September/October 2024 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. In a world where print journalism faces challenges that have eliminated or severely diminished most magazines that were around in 1974, The Roanoker celebrates its 50th in fine form and with a strong eye toward its future.
Nuclear Fuel Producer BWXT Faces Potential Penalty for Safety Violation
LYNCHBURG, VA – A Lynchburg business that handles nuclear fuel production for the U.S. Navy could face punishment for an apparent safety violation. A hearing today focused on an issue reported by BWXT last October about the capability of a system used to detect potential hazards. The Nuclear Regulatory...
Pinpoint Weather: Showers and storms for Labor Day weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — An unsettled weather pattern will occur in Southwest and Central Virginia for the Labor Day weekend. Scattered showers and storms are possible over the next few days. Isolated strong to severe storms may develop. A nearby front will keep showers and storms in the forecast for Friday. Most of the activity […]
Permit areas provide cool mountain streams and summer trout opportunities
CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources operates permit-fee fishing areas to provide year-round trout fishing. Trout are generally considered cool water species, and many bodies of water in Virginia can not sustain them during warm summer months. However, waterways in permit fishing areas are cool enough to provide a trout […]
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