Kate Capodanno
Anchor/Reporter
Kate Capodanno joined the WDBJ7 news team in May 2019.
She initially began telling the stories of Southwest Virginia as a weekend anchor and weekday reporter.
In August 2021 she moved to the anchor desk full time. You can find her every weekday on WDBJ7 at 5:30 & 11 and on WZBJ24 at 6:30 & 10.
Kate also helped launch a Spanish News Brief in 2020 at the start of the pandemic to help better communicate with the Hispanic communities across the region.
Before moving to Virginia, Kate worked at WITN in Greenville, North Carolina as a reporter and weekend anchor. During her time at WITN, she captured the devastating impacts of Hurricane Florence and reported on the successes as communities worked together to rebuild. Kate reported live at breaking news scenes covering active investigations and crime, but also highlighted the economic growth and local events.
Kate grew up in New Jersey and studied at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. While in college, Kate dual-majored in Broadcast and Digital Journalism, and Spanish.
Outside work, you’ll find Kate rocking out to live music performances, playing golf, or enjoying a plate of good food.
Share your story ideas with her through email or her social media platforms. She’d love to say hello!
Bath County is full of ways to adventure and explore with unique businesses and lodging opportunities.
A community tradition is back for its 75th year, spreading holiday magic to families in need.
There is an etiquette to being a good guest and Jessica Hilbish with the Roanoke Valley chapter of Junior Cotillions joined Here @ Home with several tips.
The glow of colorful holiday displays is lighting up neighborhoods across the region, and together a small group is making sure everyone can easily experience that magic.
Hunters for the Hungry is teaming up with Liberty High School FFA for a Deer Drive happening this weekend.
The holidays offer excitement for families and their kids, but managing your child’s expectations is an important step to keeping everyone feeling jolly this time of year.
For many hometown families, it’s a holiday tradition to see The Nutcracker. And this year, the Southwest Virginia Ballet’s production will have a special feature that will delight audiences.
There are a lot of celebrations for the holidays kicking off this weekend. Everything from holiday markets to Christmas parades. Check out this list to see the activities happening near your hometowns.
Some loved ones are hard to shop for, so this shop local showcase is focusing on the gift of experiences and Wesley Hodges in the business of making memories.
Kathryn Matherly is the program manager for the Roanoke Financial Empowerment Center. She joined Here @ Home to take a closer look at what is contributing to that rising debt.
Community Engagement Senior Director Betty Jean Wolfe joined Here @ Home to explain more about the nonprofit’s growth in 2023, how to support them on Giving Tuesday and to remind families about the upcoming deadline for their Homebuyer Program.
Keep an eye out for fake websites by checking URLs and be mindful of deals that are too good to be true.
Two Downtown Roanoke boutiques are helping you find your style this holiday season.
The holidays are a great time for loved ones to reconnect, but those dinner table chats can boil over and lead to some unwanted tension.
A full table on Thanksgiving means a selection of side dishes. This week we are giving you a taste of the recipes our families love and Kate kicked it off with one of her favorites, a plate full of caramelized sweet potatoes.
The Roanoke Youth Symphony Orchestra will be entertaining elementary students and introducing many to classical music thanks to the return of the Discovery Concert.
Spreading safety through song. The Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety, known as YOVASO, is inviting middle and high school students to participate in their Holiday Jingle Contest.
The latest Hometown Stories Podcast guides listeners through the New River Valley to take a stop in the Town of Fries.
Botetourt County is using the holiday season to celebrate their community with the return of its #BoCoGrateful social media campaign.
Transforming lives and giving young men the support and guidance to tackle life head on, that’s the mission of the Boys Home of Virginia in Covington.
A collaboration of community partners is hosting a youth conference this weekend to teach resiliency and provide tools so young adults can overcome the challenges life throws their way.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving or MADD has launched a new campaign to encourage safety behind the wheel just in time for the festive celebrations.
Families have the chance to climb aboard and make memories as part of Tweetsie Christmas this holiday season.
Finding ways to heal veterans is a goal for many organizations, but there’s a unique program using horses as part of their therapy in Franklin County.
The veterans in Southwest Virginia have proven their commitment to our country and now programs are committed to helping those former service members have access to the care they need.
Lung Cancer kills more people in the United States than any other cancer and LewisGale Medical Center is using advanced technology to fight those statistics.
Young women in the Roanoke Valley have an opportunity to jump into their college career without the stress of student loans thanks to the HOPE Scholarship offered at Hollins University.
From a refreshingly crisp bell pepper to a hot habanero, peppers add a little pizzazz to many dishes.
Chocolatepaper has been offering chocolates, candies, gifts and greeting cards for 17 years.
The Legal Aide Society of Roanoke Valley helps with civil matters like domestic violence, housing and eviction, and unemployment to people who fall below 200 percent of the poverty level.
The Roanoke Financial Empowerment Center joined Here @ Home with advice for families to stay on track with their spending this season.
Here @ Home unpacked the details of that legend with Beale’s Brewery Sales Director Chad Hester.
Valor Farm General manager Jake Corwin joined Here @ Home to talk more about the Commemoration Celebration planned for Nov. 11 at 4 p.m.
One story that adds a little flavor to Roanoke’s past centers around the headlines found in newspapers in 1902 that warned people of The Woman in Black.
Virginia Tech Turfgrass Specialist Mike Goatley explains there are better ways to manage the fall leaf piles than bagging them up and throwing them out.
Peak apple season has arrived and Food and Wine Writer Becky Ellis is sharing tasty recipes to celebrate National Apple Month.
Library Director Julie Phillips joined Here @ Home to explain more about the storytellers that will be sharing the tales of mystery at Troutville Town Park on Saturday, Oct. 28.
The Spot on Kirk is hosting its annual Bourbon, Bubbly, & Brew event to help raise funds for its nonprofit music venue.
Fall golf is in full swing and if you are curious about the sport, the PGA General Manager at the Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech wants to give you tips to feel confident with your clubs.
Hundreds of people will join in the fight against heart disease and stroke during Saturday’s Roanoke Heart Walk.
A fitness expert is helping people skip the fast food and find ways to stay on track with their nutrition goals with a few meal prep tips.
The organization has been working to make families in the region self-sufficient with programs that promote financial, educational and health stability for the last 100 years.
Hulls Drive-In Theatre in Lexington is about to wrap up it’s season but there is still time to enjoy a weekend of movies to celebrate the Halloween season.
An upcoming event will honor the victims and survivors of domestic violence and allow participants to take A Walk in Their Shoes.
The organization is launching a program to encourage girls to prioritize their mental health. Plus there is a fall reading challenge area troops can complete to win prizes.
A breast cancer survivor turned her painful experience into a purpose when she launched her business Story of Mine Designs.
The senior homeless population is growing at a record pace. A study from the University of Pennsylvania shows there will be thousands more unsheltered adults 65 and older by 2030.
Bulldogs, Pugs and Boston Terriers all have short snouts and are considered brachycephalic dog breeds.
Association President Kristen Barker joined Here @ Home to explain more about how visitors can get tickets to 2023-2024 season performances.
Kristen Reimer is the owner of BOCO Fit Rage. She joined Here @ Home to share more information about the Booby Bootcamp and offer exercise tips for patients who are trying to stay strong during their fight against breast cancer.
