Travis Wells

Sports Director

Roanoke VA

Travis came back to the Star City as the Weekend Sports Anchor for WDBJ7. He's now WDBJ7's Sports Director.

In his free time, Travis enjoys reading, playing golf, and working out.

Travis has two children, Meredith and Brayden.

Sports

Rays GM, Virginia Tech alum Erik Neander living out World Series dreams

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Travis Wells

The VT alum started his career with the Rays as an intern in 2007.

Sports

Liberty Flames open fall camp in Lynchburg

Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 6:53 PM EDT

By Travis Wells

Liberty held its first football practice of the new season on Friday

Sports

Virginia Tech Athletics defends COVID-19 safety protocols

Updated: Aug. 5, 2020 at 11:55 PM EDT

By Travis Wells

Tech Clarifies COVID Testing Procedures for Student-Athletes.

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Crime

Woman arrested for stabbing in Madison Heights

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Pat Thomas

The victim was taken to a hospital; no information has been released about his condition.

Travel

VDOT seeking input on Roanoke County roundabout project

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Sarah Irby

The project would construct a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Starkey Road and Buck Mountain Road.

Coronavirus

More than 1,000 new COVID cases reported in VA Wednesday

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Sarah Irby

The Virginia Department of Health is reporting 168,772 total cases of COVID-19 in the commonwealth as of Wednesday, up from 167,754 reported Tuesday.

Early Years

EARLY YEARS: Teaching kids to be grateful, even during challenging times

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Kimberly McBroom

EARLY YEARS: The importance of showing gratitude, even during these challenging times

Fire

Lithium battery causes early morning fire at Morningside Manor

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Taia White

The cause of the fire was a lithium battery that had exploded.

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Community

Former Pulaski employee could lose home on town property

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Jen Cardone

A former Town of Pulaski employee could be losing his home after 40 years. The discussion comes after town staff learned he had been living on the property rent free that entire time.

Fire

Roanoke’s fire marshal speaks on importance of fire investigations

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Ashley Boles

Investigations for fire determinations can take anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks, or longer.

Travel

Crash cleared along 116N in Franklin Co.

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Eddie Callahan

According to VDOT, the crash has been cleared.

Travel

Crash involving motorcycle cleared after causing delays in Roanoke

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Eddie Callahan

According to VDOT, the crash has been cleared.

Military

World War II pilot Russ Robinson dies at 97

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Joe Dashiell

Russ Robinson was a World War II bomber pilot who flew more than 30 missions over Germany. The Salem native and Roanoke County resident died Monday night.

Community

Concert footage recovered after drone returned

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Kate Capodanno

After hours of hard work this weekend, the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir thought they were going to have to do it all again after their drone was stolen.