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How safe is your money?

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
Silicon Valley Bank & Signature Bank failed, what now?

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Chickpea Salad

Here @ Home shows off chickpea salad recipe

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
An easy salad that's also economical

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Roanoke's Downtown Ambassador program is beginning to make a difference.

Downtown Ambassadors clean up downtown Roanoke

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
Cleaning up downtown for residents and visitors alike

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Chronic Wasting Disease

DWR addresses concerns over Chronic Wasting Disease

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Natalie Faunce
A look at how the deer population can be affected

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Tea at the Market offered from Olde Town Covington

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Sample a little bit of downtown Covington.

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Take a closer look at social workers and what they do

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Helping children and adults work through challenges.

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Roanoke Fire-EMS offers Fire Station Foster Program for dogs

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Meet London, a pup available for adoption from the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection.

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TAP Books supports other TAP programs

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
A look at how the community can support this program.

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Celebrate National Agriculture Week at Eagle Rock Library

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
A fun, family event to celebrate Ag Day.

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EZ ID Kit designed to help keep kids safe

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
How these IDs work and how to hold an event for your school.
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Credit and tax class set for Spanish-speaking people in Roanoke

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:36 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The workshop will be taught in Spanish.

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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
How to start the gambling talk with your child.

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Develop healthy sleep habits during Sleep Awareness Week

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Tips for parents and their kids to get better sleep.

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Spring allergy season leads to chronic suffering

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Why are we seeing an earlier start to allergy season in 2023?

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Be a H.O.O.D. Healer

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Workshop is part of an initiative to help curb gun violence.

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Prom showcase spotlights needs of youth aging out of foster care

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Runway show and giveaways at this event.

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Free women’s health fair coming to Roanoke

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Education and expertise on variety of health topics.

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Carilion to host premiere of “The Book Keepers” at Roanoke’s Grandin Theatre

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
A film about love and loss – an ode to the healing power of storytelling.

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Don’t Get Scammed: A Here @ Home Special Presentation

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
We are taking a look at how scammers use scare tactics to target victims and how you can help investigators catch these criminals.

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Scams and natural disasters can go hand-in-hand

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:50 PM EDT
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By Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell
Natural disasters bring out the best but also the worst in people.

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Victim information proves key in FBI cybercrime investigations

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Kate Capodanno
“Don't be embarrassed, give yourself some grace, and step up and report that to the FBI," FBI Agent Jesse Schibilia said.

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IRS investigates tax scammers targeting your returns

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Kate Capodanno
The IRS Criminal Investigation Office finds people will pretend to be tax preparers just to access personal information and pocket your money.

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Local Office on Aging helps seniors who have been scammed

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Educating trusting seniors so they're not being taken advantage of

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AARP Virginia offers free resources to prevent seniors from being scammed

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Free resources available to seniors.

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Better Business Bureau discusses top 5 scams

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
A look at the most common scams in Virginia

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Pig butchering scams target cryptocurrency investors

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Kate Capodanno
Scammers have always found a way to target the wallets of unsuspecting victims, but now there is a new frontier for fraud.

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Virginia’s Attorney General shares top consumer complaints

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 1:26 PM EDT
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By Kate Capodanno
The Attorney General’s Office received thousands of complaints last year from consumers reporting suspicious businesses.

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Health fair coming for Giles County residents

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Addressing the health-related issues facing Giles County residents.

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It’s time to celebrate Girl Scout Week

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
A week of fun with the Girl Scouts.

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with family favorite snacks

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
A list of great food and drink options to serve this St. Patrick's Day.

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Students prepare for annual Diversity Day

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 4:05 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
This year’s theme is Stopping Stereotypes in Schools.

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Teach kids about consent

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
A look at how we can teach our kids about consent.

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Celebrate National K9 Veterans Day

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
A look at how one organization takes care of the retired K9's that have served our hometowns.

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Roanoke resident publishes book just in time for Easter

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Natalie Faunce
Local woman publishes a book about daily devotions.

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Dentists reporting rise in kids’ tooth decay since COVID pandemic

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 3:27 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Analysis by the Virginia Dental Association reveals tooth decay and cavities are up about 44% among kids.

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Free kidney test available during National Kidney Month

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 3:26 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Those most at risk for CKD are people with a family history, those living with diabetes, and living with hypertension.

Schools

Backpack Run benefits Roanoke County schools

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 1:14 PM EST
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By Kate Capodanno
The school district has been hosting the race for the last decade with the goal of raising money for the Roanoke County Public Schools Education Foundation.

Business News

New owner at Blue Ridge Hydroponics hopes to grow business

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 1:02 PM EST
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By Kate Capodanno
A local business has a fresh face leading its team. Blue Ridge Hydroponics in Roanoke has been around for nearly two decades and now it is woman owned.

Weather News

Having a warm winter impacts our wildlife

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 4:14 PM EST
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By Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell
With the warmer than normal temperatures how are animals able to adjust to the change?

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Check out the Roanoke Adventure Dog Program

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Natalie Faunce
Learn how to take a shelter animal on a RAD Trip!

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Doctor goes over signs and symptoms of glaucoma

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Natalie Faunce
A look at who is at greatest risk of having this eye disease

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Be aware of how women are affected by HIV

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Natalie Faunce
1 in 4 individuals living with HIV in the United States is a woman.

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Virginia State Parks now open

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Natalie Faunce
Lots going on at Smith Mountain Lake State Park

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Free homebuyer education course offered in Roanoke

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:48 AM EST
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By Natalie Faunce
Get answers and meet the people who will help you during your homebuying journey

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AAA offers packing tips and travel advice

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Natalie Faunce
Check out these tips when packing your bag for your next trip!

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Learn to identify and prevent human trafficking

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Natalie Faunce
The Department of Homeland Security offering an opportunity to learn more about human trafficking through a course at the library.

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SML Gives raises money for non-profits

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Natalie Faunce
Listen to our conversation about how you can get involved and how local nonprofits can benefit from this event.

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Counselor talks disordered eating and how to get help

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Natalie Faunce
Listen in to our conversation to find out the signs that someone you love is struggling with disordered eating and how you can help.

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Chocolate company celebrates 30 years

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Natalie Faunce
The owner and chocolatier joins us on Here @ Home to talk about their new facility that he hopes to solidify the company’s future.

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How to get your family ready for severe weather

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST
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By Natalie Faunce
How to participate in Severe Weather Awareness Week