Charity

UPDATED 7:55pm Sunday: Roanoke Fire says damage estimates from last night's fire have increased to $1.5 million. Appalachian Power says about 100 people who are without power due to the fire should get their power back by 9:30pm. ----------------------...

A generous heart isn't as easy to find during the summer as it is during the holidays. According to food banks in the area donations always slump this time of year. During the holidays however, the amount given is typically more than the food banks...

The American Red Cross released its official Hurricane App, delivering important tropical information to those who need it. The free app is geared toward those who live or visit hurricane prone areas, but is useful for anyone who would like to track...

You may know him. He's been coaching local athletes for more than three decades. But what you might not know is this coach's battles on the field are nothing compared to the battle he's had for his life. Jeff Johnson spent 16 years as the head football...

August 15 Goodbye They say all good things must come to an end.  With that, I'm leaving WDBJ and the news business.  I've accepted a position as the community relations coordinator for Roanoke City Schools.  There are several reasons why I'm switching...

Virginia's governor has reappointed the University of Virginia board member who led the failed effort to oust school president Teresa Sullivan. Gov. Bob McDonnell reappointed university Rector Helen Dragas of Virginia Beach on Friday. Dragas was the...

Two houses in close proximity to the original "fire" house also sustained fire damage. There were no injuries, but one home was destroyed. _____________________ UPDATED: 2:35a.m. A Roanoke man is holding onto his faith after a fire destroyed his...

The American Red Cross is putting out a plea for help tonight. The organization is in need of additional volunteers to support its cooling shelters that are set up from Marion to Winchester. All of the current volunteers on staff are being utilized....

Many area businesses are using the power disaster as an opportunity to give back. AREVA worked with Appalachian Power to give out more than 4,000 bags of ice in Lynchburg Tuesday. AREVA is a nuclear technology firm, and one Lynchburg's largest...

In wake of the massive power outage across the region, several hometowns and organizations are giving out water and ice. Here is a list: BEDFORD COUNTY The drive through at Bedford Elementary School for water and ice has ended. For water and ice,...

The Old White TPC course at the 2012 Greenbrier Classic measures more than 7,200 yards long. D.J. Gregory walked every single inch over the weekend. "I just love golf and I've played golf since I was nine. I went to my first PGA Tour event when I was...

Wouldn't it be nice to get five hundred dollars worth of free gas?   There is a small catch of course.  All you have to do is help save a life. The American Red Cross is offering more promotions during the summer, a time when blood donations are...