Kimberly McBroom, WDBJ7

Kimberly McBroom

WDBJ7

Roanoke, VA, United States

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Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • WDBJ7
  • NBC12 WWBT Richmond

Past articles by Kimberly:

AGING IN PLACE: March for Meals will help raise money for Local Office on Aging “Meals on Wheels” program

There are over 550 Meals on Wheels recipients in the greater Roanoke area. → Read More

AGING IN PLACE: Women’s History Month shines a light on the demands placed on women caregivers

Agencies like Care Advantage help offset the burden and other impacts of care on family caretakers → Read More

EARLY YEARS: Partnership for Community Wellness says kids need to “kiss their brains” every day

Experts stress that a child's brain is very small, and not ready yet for things on social media → Read More

EARLY YEARS: Author and mom says it’s about facts, not just feelings, when talking to kids about drugs

Lahey stresses that teen's brains are still developing, and substances can cause a lot of damage during adolescence → Read More

AGING IN PLACE: Tips to help maintain good heart health as we age

As we age, we have to pay more attention to our heart health → Read More

EARLY YEARS: National School Choice Week is a time for families to consider the many educational options for children

When it comes to education, it's not "one size fits all." → Read More

EARLY YEARS: Moms Under Pressure program helping bring awareness of cardiac health in mothers in SW Virginia

New funding is helping Huddle Up Moms improve cardiac health for mothers in our hometowns. → Read More

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Roanoke band Gasoline Alley rocking the stage for nearly a quarter century

The local cover band describes itself as "old school rock and rollers" → Read More

EARLY YEARS: Ideas for free family fun outdoors this winter

You can mix learning with fresh air by taking an art or history walk in your hometown. → Read More

MORNIN’ MOTIVATIONS: Choosing your Word of the Year

Remind yourself of your "Word of the Year" by putting it on a coffee mug or fridge magnet to help keep you in check → Read More

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Roanoke Ballet Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” this weekend

Performances are Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18 at the Jefferson Center. → Read More

EARLY YEARS: New podcast launch for our family segment

WDBJ7 expanding podcasts to include our "Early Years" family segment → Read More

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Appalachian folk band Palmyra receives special recognition at FloydFest, now preparing for 2023 tour

Fans have lots of opportunities to catch the band this winter at venues in Virginia and throughout the Southeast → Read More

EARLY YEARS: Narrows High School Homecoming queen gives up crown to friend with special needs

Homecoming 2022 at Narrows High School is unforgettable, but not because of the final score → Read More

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn” lights up stage at Mill Mountain’s Theatre

Families can take a break from the hustle and bustle from the holidays, and check out Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn" → Read More

EARLY YEARS: Creative Caps Studio in Salem offering hands-on learning for kids of all abilities

Hands-on and sometimes messy activities are the centerpiece of a new art and learning studio → Read More

HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: “Beauty and the Beast” to light up the Jefferson Center stage

The show runs at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke from December 2 to December 4 → Read More

EARLY YEARS: Bargain hunting and holiday budgeting tips for families

Host a gathering, instead of buying gifts to help save money over the holidays → Read More

EARLY YEARS: ParentsTogether warns of dangers of social media as marketing tool for drug dealers

Parent advocates calling on social media platforms to do more to protect their youngest users → Read More

Hometown Holiday Helpers: Blacksburg mom in need of double lung transplant for son

Lori Hooper is a busy mom and school cafeteria worker. → Read More