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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...
Youngkin approves changes to animal waste rules aimed at reducing groundwater pollution; more …
Dominion customers’ bills to rise for offshore project costs. Red-tailed hawk to be released at Smith Park on the Roanoke River Greenway. Five citizens sue Salem City Council, HopeTree over rezoning.
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.”
Bedford Community Health Foundation awards $121,341 in grants to local non-profits
The Bedford Community Health Foundation has completed their Spring 2024 grant cycle, with $121,341 in grants. Funds were awarded to 21 non-profits who provide health care or health-related services to Bedford residents. Since its inception, BCHF has awarded over 7.3 million dollars in grants and scholarships to benefit those living in the Bedford area.
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,...
Moneta/SML Library to hold books and more sale August 2nd - 3rd
“A book is a gift you can open again and again.” ― Garrison Keillor. Browse, Buy, and Build Literacy...your purchases will be a 3-way WIN…give yourself some new reading material, gift it and bring a smile to a fellow reader, and support your local library programs to encourage reading for our future generations! The Friends of the Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake Library are holding a BIG sale on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm and Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Friends members can attend an early-bird sale on Friday, August 2, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Not yet a Friend? Stop by the library’s main desk so you can join the Friends and jump in line for the best selection at the preview sale.
43-year-old Penhook man killed in Franklin County crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a three-vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. on Sontag Road, one tenth of a mile west of Cooper Road in Franklin County. A 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling east on Sontag Road when 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...
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