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Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Patsy Montesinos
“It was very hard knowing that your son was laying there gray, and you couldn’t do anything about it,” said Diacont.
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Updated: 21 hours ago
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Birthdays and anniversaries for March 25, 2023
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Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:45 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
“Well, the commission did approve 3000 dollars for the marketing, but the city never released those funds,” explained Ross.
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Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:44 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
The ‘Build a Better Library Book by Book’ campaign will increase the size of Bassett library from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
The Fashion Haus is a woman-owned business and their show will include local designers.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:15 PM EDT
|By Kristin Hodges
Over 225 quilts are on view along with special exhibits. The quilt show is presented by the Star Quilters Guild.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:59 AM EDT
|By Pat Thomas
Roanoke Valley Guns & Hoses Hockey was established in 2004, pitting local Law Enforcement against local IAFF Firefighters in a competitive hockey game to raise money for local charity.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:52 AM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on March 24, 2023.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
“Everyone is focused on not just making sure people have enough to eat but the food is of high quality,” said Plenty Executive Director Nancy Tome.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
Children with exposure to lead could experience kidney failure, slowed growth, anemia, and more.
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Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
|By Natalie Faunce
Cleaning up downtown for residents and visitors alike
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:17 AM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on March 23, 2023.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:52 PM EDT
|By Will Thomas
The City of Roanoke will soon have three assistant city managers. Angie O’Brien and current Roanoke Police Chief Sam Roman were appointed on Monday.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:50 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted a reception at the White House Wednesday to celebrate Women’s History Month.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
Larking says the main theme for the budget is investing in Danville’s young people.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT
|By Leanna Scachetti
“I think our legacy is just the importance of community.”
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:31 PM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
This event supports Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council with a cross-country course at Greenfield Recreation Park in Botetourt County.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
The goal is to answer any questions, hear concerns, and strengthen relationships with community members.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:18 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
The museum received the 2023 Virginia Association of Museums Innovations Award.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:26 AM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on March 22, 2023.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Isabella Ledonne
Elizebeth Friedman donated her documents to the Marshall Foundation in Lexington.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
The partnership allows the 22 students to gain real-world experience while also providing free labor for Habitat for Humanity.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:19 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
Hall says his health problems are what led to his decision to close.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
|By Natalie Faunce
A look at how the community can support this program.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:47 AM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on March 21, 2023.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By Isabella Ledonne
Walker fought to open the Lylburn Downing School in Rockbridge County.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
There are colorful, life size animal sculptures throughout the rooms like the seven foot tall elephant out front - Eldridge.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:19 PM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Attendees will enjoy a full day of powerful speakers, workshops and connection.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:17 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
They started the event last year as a way to encourage reading for kids.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:34 AM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on March 20, 2023.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:34 AM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on March 19, 2023.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:25 AM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on March 18, 2023.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 7:05 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
“But this was something that even though she passed, I was able to still do it for her,” said Tausendfreundt. “So, I know she’s smiling.”
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
The park will feature playgrounds, a main lawn area for events and concerts that will seat around 400 people, and a unique splash pad.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
Averett announced their new partnership with Hargrave Military Academy.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:40 AM EDT
|By Pat Thomas
The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce held a breakfast Friday to hand out its 2022 Business Awards.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
The festive event will include a live DJ, pictures with your pup and, of course, a hot dog stand.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
|By Natalie Faunce
Runway show and giveaways at this event.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:55 AM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on March 16, 2023.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:17 PM EDT
|By Joe Dashiell
Roanoke’s Downtown Ambassadors have been on the job for six months now, and Downtown Roanoke Incorporated is taking stock of everything they’ve accomplished.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:12 PM EDT
|By Janay Reece
Almost everyone in her family has made history in their own way, and they've all worked to change lives in Roanoke.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:44 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
Participants can stop at any time or try to get a half marathon, marathon, 50 K or 50 mile medals.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:44 AM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on March 15, 2023.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:18 AM EDT
|By Sophia Borrelli
This year, twenty one organizations are looking to collectively raise $100,000.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
|By Natalie Faunce
A week of fun with the Girl Scouts.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 8:02 AM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Look who’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary on March 14, 2023.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
They want no more than 2% of the total acreage within a single zoning district to be approved for use as a solar energy facility.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
The animals now have a safer place to spend time outside.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Patsy Montesinos
“He wasn’t responsive. No pulse. And at that moment we had to just kick into action. And administer CPR.”
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 5:16 PM EDT
|By Isabella Ledonne
The American Heart Association gave the Envision Center $2,500 to help expand the programs.