America at 250: More broadcasters lean in, Roanoke

America at 250: More broadcasters lean in

Graham, Griffin, Lilly and the Manship family are all producing year-long efforts to commemorate the nation’s 250th ...

This North Carolina Barrier Island Has Been A Beloved Destination Since 1830

Nags Head is a charming coastal town in North Carolina, with incredible oceanfront rentals, restaurants, and attractions.

WDBJ7 Archive: Royal visits to Virginia

Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla are scheduled to spend time in Virginia during their U.S. visit later this month ...

Frances Mallon

Mallon, 82, passed away peacefully at her winter home on Grand Cayman, on March 7, 2026, surrounded by love, with her devoted husband by her side. Despite living for ...

This Temporary Christmas Decoration In Virginia Became A Beloved Year-Round Landmark

What started as a seasonal decoration in Roanoke has become one of Virginia’s most cherished landmarks, proving that ...

Democrats seek to overturn Trump's new rules for student loan forgiveness

Democrats in Congress are trying to overturn the Trump administration's changes to a student loan forgiveness program.

Voyant Beauty Plant in Roanoke to shut down, nearly 100 employees to be laid off

Voyant Beauty Plant workers received a WARN notice stating that the plant will be shut down no later than August 31, 2026.

Spring has sprung!

Fourth annual Windsor Riverfest on May 2 features outdoor activities ...

Roanoke’s Voyant Beauty plant to shut down, impacting 95 employees

Roanoke-based manufacturing company, Voyant Beauty, will shut down their assembly lines as the company is set to close this ...

Factory fallout: manufacturing layoffs from Tyson Foods, Clearwater Paper, Nelson Global, and more

Our latest digest of manufacturers shutting down factories and issuing layoffs includes companies in granola bar production, ...

1 person hospitalized, 1 cat rescued after fire in Roanoke: Officials

According to officials, this fire is in the 1200 block of Buena Vista Blvd SE. Officials said Buena Vista Blvd is blocked ...

Voyant Beauty to close Roanoke plant, laying off 95 employees

Chicago-based personal care product manufacturer Voyant Beauty plans to close its Roanoke manufacturing plant by the end of ...

Locket Queen Victoria gifted to granddaughter sells for thousands

The gold locket was given by the monarch to her goddaughter, Princess Helena Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, as a gift in ...

What we know about Shamar Elkins, the gunman accused of killing 8 children in Louisiana

Authorities in Louisiana identified the man accused of carrying out a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, that killed ...

Many states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Those grace periods could go away

There will be just one Election Day for this fall's midterm elections — Nov. 3. But voters in 14 states who cast their votes by mail will be given a grace period ranging from a day later to several ...

Hotel Roanoke moving toward possible sale after months of consideration

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The iconic Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center could soon hit the market after months of discussion among local leaders and partners who oversee the historic property. Officials ...

Roanoke police investigating shooting outside Valley View Boulevard restaurant

ROANOKE, Va. – A man is hospitalized with serious injuries after two people got into an argument and one opened fire Tuesday evening outside a restaurant in northwest Roanoke, according to the Roanoke ...

Update: Man arrested in fatal Roanoke shooting, victim identified

UPDATE: The Roanoke Police Department (RPD) arrested a man in connection with the shooting. 26-year-old Sincere Elijah Hardy of Salem was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. The woman who ...

Expansions grow Roanoke region’s economic landscape

Economic development wins aren’t always about big new companies moving into the area. Expansions of existing businesses can have just as large an impact on the region. That’s much of the economic ...

Police: Man arrested, charged with killing woman in Roanoke Rapids parking lot during argument

A woman is dead after police say she was shot during an argument early Sunday morning in a Roanoke Rapids parking lot. According to the Roanoke Rapids Police Department, officers were called to a ...

See the latest from the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke

Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke residents enjoyed young visitors attending a Easter egg hunt and watched Charlie Chaplin ...

Roanoke proposes rooftop Ferris wheel for Center in the Square

ROANOKE, Va. — Roanoke may soon add another star to its skyline with a proposal to build a Ferris wheel atop the city's cultural hub. The Sky Garden Project would rise five to seven stories from the ...

Local churches unite for annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner

AHOSKIE - A spirit of unity and gratitude filled the room here in December as local churches came together for the second annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner, honoring officers who serve ...

Roanoke homicides decrease, city still remains among most affected in VA

ROANOKE, Va. – Despite a significant decrease in gun-related homicides, Roanoke remains among Virginia’s most affected cities by gun violence, ranking sixth highest in the state for homicide rates, ...