In late February, a pipe froze and burst in the museum’s annex on Rutherford Avenue and flooded the building with over 200 gallons of water for over 50 hours. The water did significant damage to a number of historical artifacts and documents in the museum’s collection.
Called the “Gus Nicks Boulevard Reconfiguration Demonstration Update,” the goal of the project is to improve safety and traffic efficiency. But since the test-run wrapped up on Monday, drivers who use the road every day don’t see the benefits.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools (AHPS) told WDBJ7 it has taken thorough steps over the last month and a half to ensure the building is safe for school.
Robert DiDomenico, better known as Bobby D to everyone who knew him, spent more than 4 decades competing in bowling alleys throughout the country before he was killed Wednesday in Louisiana.
The 100 Miler dog walk will feature adoptable dogs from RCACP in a leisurely walk around the area to help shelter dogs enjoy fresh air, socialization, and exercise.
On Saturday, the Colonial Downs racetrack in New Kent County will host the Virginia Derby.
And this year, for the first time, the race is a preliminary for the Kentucky Derby.
Plans for a small business development and child care center in Patrick County have been canceled. The project had been in the works since 2020 and was set to receive grant funding. On Friday, WDBJ7 spoke with the county’s economic development director about what happened and what’s next.
Just as the seasons change, so does RCPS, which is currently transforming the former Booker T. Washington Jr. High into its Community Empowerment Center.
On Thursday night at Oak Grove Elementary School, community members in the Oak Grove area heard from Roanoke County and VDOT about plans for a major project to improve safety along Electric Road (Route 419).
A couple in Newport is preparing to launch a new app, they said it will help small-scale farmers like themselves by making it easier to sell products directly to consumers. The Red Hen app will connect farmers directly with consumers.
The Blacksburg town council voted 4-3 to approve a rezoning that allows a developer to build an eight-story development consisting of townhomes and apartments.
The developer tells WDBJ7, “The proposed plan creates a beautiful community that will provide needed housing opportunities while also preserving the historic nature around the iconic Fotheringay home.”
A former Botetourt Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Khari Ryder, was indicted on embezzlement charges, according to the Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce.
