Mornin'

"Giselle" is the story of a peasant girl who falls for a nobleman disguised as a peasant

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Roanoke Ballet Theatre production of “Giselle” coming to the Jefferson Center

Updated: 53 minutes ago

By Kimberly McBroom

"Giselle" is considered one of the greatest romantic ballets

Mornin'

Event for area middle and high school-aged girls at Hollins University June 10

Humble Hustle Company to host “Ignite Your Purpose Conference” to inspire Roanoke Valley middle and high school girls

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:09 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

The conference will help girls and young women explore various career paths, and gain insight into their mental health

Early Years

Non-profit helps formerly incarcerated parents get back on their feet with job skills

EARLY YEARS: Formerly-incarcerated man creates non-profit to help other dads re-enter society with marketable skills

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:55 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Studies show the children of incarcerated parents are five times more likely than their peers to commit crimes

Health

Free event offers information on everything from ID theft prevention to making homes safer for...

AGING IN PLACE: Aging in Place Expo happening June 8

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 5:58 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

The event for seniors and their families will be presented by the Beard Center on Aging, AARP Virginia, Centra, Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living and LACIL Disability Services

Entertainment

On the Border-the Ultimate Eagles Tribute band takes the stage in downtown Roanoke June 2

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Eagles tribute band taking stage at First Fridays in Roanoke

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 8:13 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

If you love Eagles' songs like "Hotel California" and "One of These Nights," you'll want to come out to First Fridays this week.

Early Years

The younger teens start working, the earlier they can build lifelong skills like money and time...

EARLY YEARS: Virginia Career Works offers tips for teen job seekers this summer

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:08 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Along with music, fun and cotton candy, graduating seniors from William Fleming and Patrick Henry High Schools will get to apply for jobs/

Community

The Hope Center to hold Memorial Day weekend cookout to help give back

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 9:18 AM EDT

By WDBJ7 Staff

There will be music, games, free food, and refreshments.

Mornin'

WDBJ7 Mornin’ brings you last-minute, easy and cheap Memorial Day cookout recipes

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 11:19 AM EDT

By WDBJ7 Staff

The WDBJ7 Mornin’ team created easy, last-minute, and cheap recipes you can bring or make for a cookout.

Entertainment

Fusion band that was scheduled for the now-canceled FloydFest to play at Grandin Theatre event

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Isaac Hadden Organ Trio offers mix of jazz-funk, jazz-fusion

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:19 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

The fusion band will perform at the Grandin Theatre on June 28

Entertainment

Rooster Walk is a 4-day festival celebrating music, art, and the great outdoors.

Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival returns to Martinsville

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:21 AM EDT

By Janay Reece

Rooster Walk is a 4-day festival celebrating music, art, and the great outdoors.

Local Radar

Recreation

Splash Valley Water Park to open Memorial Day weekend; more lifeguards needed for summer season

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 10:07 AM EDT

By Janay Reece

Splash Valley and Green Ridge Recreation Center are also looking to hire more lifeguards. New lifeguards can earn up to a $500 hiring incentive.

Community

CASA of Central Virginia in need of volunteers

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 9:25 AM EDT

By Sophia Borrelli

Those volunteers are court-appointed special advocates for abused or neglected children in our hometowns.

Business News

New Japanese-American fusion restaurant opening in Downtown Roanoke

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 9:49 AM EDT

By Daniel Grimes

A new Japanese-American fusion restaurant is set to open in Downtown Roanoke on July 1.

Entertainment

What you need to know ahead of the Local Colors Festival

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:48 AM EDT

By Janay Reece

The community can enjoy a variety of foods and performances, plus learn about other cultures.

Entertainment

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Hidden Valley High School choir to perform with Foreigner at Salem Civic Center

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:04 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Foreigner will donate $500 to Hidden Valley's chorus program.

Early Years

EARLY YEARS: Tips from new college graduate on avoiding student debt

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 5:42 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Samantha Leach says she thought of filling out scholarship applications as another class

Mornin'

MORNIN’ MOTIVATIONS: Major achievement should be followed by rest and reflection

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 7:40 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

A major accomplishment should be followed by some R&R, according to author and blogger Caitlyn Scaggs

Entertainment

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: “Poetry in Motion” offers deaf-accessible ballet at Center in the Square

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 5:57 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

"Poetry in Motion" promises to be an inclusive event for hearing and non-hearing audiences.

Early Years

EARLY YEARS: Teen Outreach Program helps teens stay on right track through community service and other activities

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 5:42 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Family Service of Roanoke Valley works to promote healthy minds through a variety of services, including youth development.

Business News

The Chandlerie: Christiansburg’s newest candle shop and storefront opens

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 6:39 AM EDT

By Janay Reece

Historically, a chandler would operate a chandlery, or medieval office, responsible for making, storing, and selling wax, candles, and soaps.

Mornin'

WDBJ Morning News will air on WZBJ 24 Saturday, May 6

Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 5:12 AM EDT

By WDBJ7 Staff

Because of King Charles III's coronation, WDBJ Morning News will air on WZBJ24 from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Entertainment

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Jo Dee Messina bringing hits and stories behind the songs to Roanoke

Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 6:03 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Jo Dee Messina has had nine #1 hits, and sold over five million albums worldwide

Early Years

EARLY YEARS: Campaign aims to help parents talk to children about mental health struggles

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 5:26 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Psychologist Dr. Charmain Jackman says she asks her own kids for a highlight and a lowlight of their day

Safety

AGING IN PLACE: Construction and remodeling tips to help your home be as safe as possible as you get older

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 6:25 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Roanoke Valley contractor offers tips on ways to make homes more accessible, safer for older loved ones

Business News

Food Truck Rodeo returns to downtown Christiansburg on Saturday

Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 6:51 AM EDT

By Janay Reece

Local businesses will also have tons of activities for kids of all ages.

Safety

Roanoke City Sheriff reflects on his first year in office

Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 9:37 AM EDT

By Janay Reece

Roanoke City Sheriff Antonio Hash stopped by WDBJ7 Sunday Mornin’ to reflect on his first year in office.

Entertainment

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: “The Best of Broadway” lights up the stage this weekend at Mill Mountain Theatre

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 5:28 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Audiences can check out the show on the Trinkle MainStage April 28 at 7:30 pm, and April 29th at 2:00 and 7:30 pm

Entertainment

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: “The Women” take over the stage at Showtimers Community Theatre

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 6:10 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Performers say the show is funny and poignant, offering a story about marriage and divorce.

Early Years

EARLY YEARS: YMCA at Virginia Tech to host Healthy Kids Day

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 5:25 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

According to a national YMCA survey, only 19% of children get 60 minutes of physical activity each day.

Development

Gainsboro Neighborhood Center report to be released

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 7:29 AM EDT

By Sophia Borrelli

If you would like to attend the meeting, it will be held at the Gainsboro Library at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

Mornin'

MORNIN’ MOTIVATIONS: How we can all make a difference in the world, one step at a time

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 6:49 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Author and blogger Caitlyn Scaggs says that there are plenty of opportunities to make an impact on the world.

Entertainment

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard to bring their “Ruben and Clay Twenty/The Tour” to Roanoke

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 5:55 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Clay Aiken says his tour with Ruben Studdard will allow the audience to reminisce about 2003, and remember some of the songs they performed.

Business News

Roanoke bakery making post-pandemic comeback

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 12:47 PM EDT

By Daniel Grimes

A bakery with a unique twist is returning to Roanoke.

Entertainment

Roanoke native releasing book ahead of national comedy tour

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 7:45 AM EDT

By Daniel Grimes

A Roanoke native is making a national splash.

Health

A Mother’s Tale: Overcoming post-partum depression & fighting for change

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 7:44 AM EDT

By Janay Reece

One of the leading underlying causes of pregnancy-related deaths involves mental health conditions, like post-partum depression.

Early Years

EARLY YEARS: ADHD Counseling and workout classes all now under one roof in Roanoke

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 5:54 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Licensed Professional Counselor Gabriel Villarreal says once ADHD'ers get moving, feel better about themselves

Health

AGING IN PLACE: Navigating the changes in Medicare

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 8:14 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

The Inflation Reduction Act will serve to lower prices of prescription drugs for those on Medicare.

Mornin'

Mornin’ previews Garden Gnome Zine & Art Fair

Updated: Apr. 16, 2023 at 9:28 AM EDT

By WDBJ7 Staff

A zine, pronounced ‘ZEEN’, is a small magazine or self-published work.

Early Years

EARLY YEARS: Children’s Trust marking Child Abuse Prevention Month

Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 7:03 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

According to Children's Trust, there were 2,937 cases of child abuse reported in Roanoke City in 2022

Entertainment

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Virginia Children’s Theatre presents “Willy Wonka, Jr.”

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 5:47 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

The plot follows the classic movie, featuring Willy Wonka’s contest in which tickets are hidden in his famous candy bars.

Sports

Salem Red Sox gear up for home opener; here’s what fans need to know

Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 4:06 AM EDT

By Janay Reece

Salem Red Sox fans can expect plenty of new experiences this year, including some new faces on the team.

Sports

Volunteers needed for Carilion Clinic Ironman 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge 2023

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 5:43 AM EDT

By Sophia Borrelli

Race weekend is June 2nd to June 4th.

Early Years

EARLY YEARS: Two hometown moms on different journeys with autism, but with a common goal

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 5:28 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

The Piedmont Autism Action Group is hosting a free conference on April 22

Health

AGING IN PLACE: World Health Day focuses attention on prevention of chronic disease

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 5:40 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

This year's theme for World Health Day is achieving Health for All

Entertainment

Jurassic Quest transforms the Berglund Center into an interactive dinosaur adventure

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 9:56 AM EDT

By Janay Reece

Kids have a chance to hop on the back of a dinosaur, meet a baby dino, and more!

Community

Gleaning for the World collects disaster relief items for Mississippi tornado victims

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:34 AM EDT

By Janay Reece

Gleaning For The World is collecting items to help those affected by the storm.

Early Years

EARLY YEARS: Families can stock up on clothes, shoes, toys and more at LFA Kids Consignment Sale

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:22 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Shoppers can get great bargains, while sellers can turn closet clutter into cash

Mornin'

MORNIN’ MOTIVATIONS: The importance of investing in valued friendships

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:52 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

When we cultivate friendships on the good days we will have a strong network of support to stand with us when things get hard

Mornin'

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: “Jersey Boys” tells story of Frankie Valli and Four Seasons

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:24 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

"Jersey Boys" portrays Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons from when they were very early on their careers to when they made it to the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame

Early Years

EARLY YEARS: Signs of eating disorders parents should watch out for in teens

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:58 AM EDT

By Kimberly McBroom

Studies show eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental health illnesses