News

Entertainment

FILE - Meredith Stiehm, president of the Writers Guild of America West, pickets outside...

Writers’ union reaches tentative deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike

Updated: 2 hours ago

By The Associated Press

The three-year contract agreement must be approved by the guild’s board and members before the strike officially ends.

Forecast

Cloudy skies will remain for most of this week.

Clouds hang tight with light rain at times

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Meteorologist Catherine Maxwell

Cool and damp for most this week.

Lottery

There was no big winner in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.

Powerball drawing is Monday night with $785 million up for grabs

Updated: 2 hours ago

By The Associated Press

With no big winner, the jackpot keeps getting bigger.

Fire

Fire severely damages home in Danville

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Justin Geary

All of the residents made it out safely.

Community

EXCLUSIVE: Remembering Crystal Brown, Melrose Ave. Shooting Victim

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Patsy Montesinos

Crystal Brown was a mother, partner, friend, and so much more for many in Northwest Roanoke.

Grown Here at Home

Zach Zwart, owner of Porterfield Run Farm in Boones Mill, showing customers what's growing on...

Grown Here at Home: Franklin County farmer uses YouTube channel to show what’s happening on the farm

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Neesey Payne

At Porterfield Run Farm in Boones Mill, they grow all kinds of lettuce, fruit, and other vegetables. They even raise chickens.

Consumer

FILE - A customer pumps gas at an Exxon gas station, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in Miami. Saudi...

Oil prices have risen. That’s making gas more expensive for US drivers and helping Russia’s war

Updated: 7 hours ago

By The Associated Press

Average U.S. pump prices are still well below the record $5 per gallon seen in summer 2022. But at $3.85 per gallon, they’re still up 15 cents from a year ago.

Consumer

FILE - A customer pumps fuel at a gas station.

Gas prices in Roanoke down slightly over the past week

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Justin Geary

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Roanoke was priced at $3.28 per gallon yesterday while the most expensive was $3.69 per gallon, a difference of 41 cents per gallon.

Crime

One dead after incident near Eastern Montgomery High School

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Kaitlyn Dillon

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a breaking and entering Sunday near Eastern Montgomery High School.

Accident

Pedestrian killed in Franklin County crash; Virginia State Police investigating

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Kaitlyn Dillon

The Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crash that occurred Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Local Radar

Accident

18-year-old dies in Botetourt motorcycle crash

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Kaitlyn Dillon

The Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Botetourt County.

Community

Community holds vigil for Melrose Ave. shooting victim

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Kaitlyn Dillon

The community gathered for a vigil Sunday evening to honor a victim of the September 17th Melrose Avenue shooting.

Science

NASA’s first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft

Updated: 18 hours ago

By The Associated Press

The samples will be flown Monday to a new lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Education

“Save Our Schools” Parents are concerned with Lynchburg city school boards decision.

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Amaiya Howard

The Lynchburg City Schools board voted to close an elementary school and either convert or close another elementary school.

Safety

Bedford Co. Sheriff’s Office in search of missing teen

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Kaitlyn Dillon

Sylvia Cucul,14, is described as a Hispanic teenager with black hair and brown eyes, 5′0″ tall, and weighing 100 pounds.

Traffic

1 killed another injured in Lynchburg three-vehicle-crash

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Kaitlyn Dillon

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a three-vehicle-crash that killed a woman and injured another driver.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet the first traditional Mexican dance group in Roanoke

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 11:25 AM EDT

By Patsy Montesinos

The participants have been practicing a folklore dance from Chiapas, Mexico for Months.

Business News

Bed and breakfast boutique holds ribbon-cutting ceremony in Botetourt County

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 9:23 AM EDT

By Patsy Montesinos

Anchorage House is located in the Town of Buchanan.

Lottery

Powerball jackpot reaches $785 million after no one wins Saturday

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 12:13 AM EDT

By Gray News staff

The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

Community

Smith Mountain Lake’s annual wine festival returns

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 11:20 PM EDT

By Isabella Ledonne

The festival continues on Sunday at Crazy Horse Marina.

Health

Danville community walks for fight against heart disease and stroke

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 11:03 PM EDT

By WDBJ7 Staff

Attendees raised $87,000 to go toward the American Heart Association.

Recreation

Gliders and pilots reach new heights in Blue Ridge flying competition

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:50 PM EDT

By Isabella Ledonne

More than 30 gliders and pilots participated in the competition.

Community

Roanoke’s homeless population dines with dignity at annual community dinner

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:43 PM EDT

By WDBJ7 Staff

More than 100 people attended the Least of These Ministry's annual dinner.

Safety

South Carolina woman dead after falling along Blue Ridge Parkway

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:37 PM EDT

By Isabella Ledonne

Rangers say a 61-year-old woman died after falling from a steep overlook in North Carolina.

Crime

Roanoke City Police continue to search for man wanted for double fatal shooting

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:15 PM EDT

By Isabella Ledonne and Patsy Montesinos

Several police units responded near an apartment complex off Cove Road.

Entertainment

Touch-a-Truck event shines through the rain

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 9:43 PM EDT

By Amaiya Howard

Green Hill Park was filled with different vehicles, from bucket trucks and emergency vehicles to tractor-trailers.

Weather News

People from our hometowns helping with tropical storm Ophelia

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 9:38 PM EDT

By Amaiya Howard

As tropical storm Ophelia makes its way through the east coast, people from our hometowns are making their way to the coast to help those affected.

Safety

Vinton woman found safe

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 12:39 PM EDT

By Kaitlyn Dillon

Kathryn Dooley has been found safe according to the Roanoke Police Department as of Sunday.

Accident

Firefighters rescue person trapped in truck after single-car accident

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 10:23 AM EDT

By Tynisha Jackson

One person was trapped in a truck after a single-car accident according to the Brookville-Timberlake Volunteer Fire Department’s Facebook page.

Weather News

A list of Saturday events canceled or postponed due to weather

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 8:44 AM EDT

By Patsy Montesinos

This weekend’s weather is impacting some of the local events.

Sports

FFE Week 4 Player of the Week: Tanner Evans, Christiansburg

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 12:16 AM EDT

By Anthony Romano

The senior ran 21 times for 242 yards and five touchdowns against Cave Spring.

Friday Football Extra

Friday Football Extra: Week 5 Highlights

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:25 PM EDT

By WDBJ7 Staff

Recaps from week five matchups from our area.

Safety

Roanoke Police Department receives more than 100 recommendations to improve public safety operations

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:35 PM EDT

By Isabella Ledonne

The Center for Public Safety Management completed its assessment of RPD to optimize law enforcement resources.

Health

Virginia Department of Health investigates diarrheal illness complaints from Blue Ridge Rock Festival attendees

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:14 PM EDT

By Isabella Ledonne

BRRF organizers posted another statement on social media citing weather concerns for the cancelation.

Business News

First Goodwill Grocery store in the country will open in Roanoke

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT

By Patsy Montesinos

The organization plans to open a first-of-its-kind Goodwill grocery store on Melrose Avenue.

Crime

Man faces charges in Bedford Co. for crimes against children

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT

By Kaitlyn Dillon

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on Friday after an investigation regarding crimes against children.

Schools

Roanoke County teacher asked to remove “All are safe in VA” sticker from office

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:06 PM EDT

By Patsy Montesinos

This comes after Roanoke County Public School Board passed a new classroom display policy in July.

Community

Touch-A-Truck is back Saturday

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:58 PM EDT

By Amaiya Howard

Touch-A-Truck is back at Green Hill Park on Saturday for the first time since 2019.

Consumer

Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT

By The Associated Press and MICHELLE CHAPMAN

Amazon said limited advertisements will be aired during shows and movies starting early next year so that it can “continue investing in compelling content and keep increasing that investment over a long period of time.”

Fire

Botetourt Fire & EMS trains to battle fires

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT

By Amaiya Howard

Botetourt Fire & E-M-S are training to make sure they are well prepared to battle structure fires.

Health

UVA Health researchers studying effects of space travel on the body

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT

By Leanna Scachetti

In addition to microgravity, astronauts will also deal with radiation, stress and the effects of sterile food.

Weather News

Appalachian Power prepping for tropical storm

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT

By Pat Thomas

The storm is not expected to pose a significant utility threat to Appalachian Power’s Virginia service territory, according to the utility.

Entertainment

Brewery holding Oktoberfest next week

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT

By WDBJ7 Staff

There will be beer, food, vendors, music, a best-dressed contest and prizes.

Entertainment

Halloween-themed mystery events headed to Virginia

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:54 PM EDT

By WDBJ7 Staff

Solve a murder mystery for Halloween.

Entertainment

Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival is this weekend

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT

By WDBJ7 Staff

The Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival is September 23 and 24.

Schools

Lynchburg organizations partner to offer free job training for youth in need

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:26 PM EDT

By Makayla Shelton

The community gathered for a ribbon cutting Friday morning to celebrate the partnership between the Lynchburg Community Action Group and Old Dominion Job Corps.

Recreation