Patsy Montesinos
Roanoke, VA
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Patsy is a recent graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and joined the WDBJ7 news team in June 2022.
She previously was a part-time reporter for Chatham News + Record, where she helped start the first Spanish newspaper of the county, “La Voz de Chatham.”
Patsy grew up in Concord, North Carolina, but spent some of her time as a child living in Mexico. Outside work, you can find Patsy hiking, dancing, or enjoying a delicious meal at a local restaurant.
Please feel free to share your story ideas or say hello to her through email or her social media platform.
Updated: 12 hours ago
|By Patsy Montesinos
The Charles R. Hill Community Center is collecting donations to help the people who lost their belongings in the big Vinton fire.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 6:23 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
The biggest hurdle is the turnout gear, described as a baked potato. It keeps the heat from getting to them but also holds it inside.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 5:52 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
Virginia Health Department Monkeypox expert Julia Murphys said currently, only two groups qualify for the JYNNEOS vaccine.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 7:20 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
Starting Friday people can purchase sunflowers in all different shapes and sizes to show their solidarity with Ukraine.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 6:36 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
When City Dogs filed for the permit, everyone would ask if they were really going to build a pool for dogs.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 6:04 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
The new partnership will bring together the College's current health and business programs with Carilion's medical education to train community health care specialists.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 7:16 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
One concern some have about this ruling is how will it impact the most vulnerable populations—including low-income women and minorities.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 2:21 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
With the recent gas price surges, the church is hoping to ease the pain for anyone who showed up.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 9:46 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
The Supreme Court’s ruling does return the decisions over abortion rights to the states and experts explain what this means for Virginia.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 9:38 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
“Now about 450,000 children are newly eligible for vaccine ages six months up to five years old,” explained Wills.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 7:55 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
Just like the book, the show moves through the past and present of Bechdel’s life as she reflects on her relationships with family and her sexuality after her father unexpectedly dies.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 7:55 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
The couple says in the application they want to highlight the charm and architecture of the area with the proposed development.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 7:36 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
Hamm will be competing tonight in break-away roping, pole bending, and ribbon roping for the Virginia National Junior High team. She has been practicing five times a week to get ready for the big competition.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 7:25 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
Families celebrated Father's Day at the Lavender Festival.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2022 at 8:15 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
A unique local vendor at Summer Solstice Festival.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2022 at 6:09 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
Guests gathered to have a unique experience at the zoo.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 10:06 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
WDBJ7 was able to get a video of a bear spotted along Kirkland Dr. Northwest eating cherries out in someone’s backyard.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 4:40 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
As a volunteer, you can tutor students 1-on-1 or become an English Instructor for one of the class programs.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 5:35 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
Parents should keep an eye on children’s body temperatures. High body temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and severe cases can even lead to death.