Christian Heilman
WDBJ7
Roanoke, VA, United States
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Roanoke County School Board receives update on Cave Spring High School
Work is about to begin on a new Cave Spring High School. → Read More
RIDE Solutions kicks off campaign to get people using Zagster over the winter
RIDE Solutions is giving folks an excuse to get outside and bike this winter. → Read More
New Macados opening in Vinton Tuesday
There's a new place to eat in Vinton. Macado's is opening for business Tuesday. → Read More
Roanoke employee gets award after saving person's life during Tropical Storm Michael
A Roanoke City Employee is getting some recognition after saving a man's life during Tropical Storm Michael. → Read More
Power crews across region brace for winter impacts
Appalachian Power is bracing for impact from this first round of wintry weather. → Read More
Roanoke neighborhood to receive historic designation
A neighborhood in Southeast Roanoke is slated to get a new recognition that could help change its reputation. → Read More
Trucking industry opposes toll option for Interstate 81
Tolls are an option on the table to pay for improvements along I-81, and that idea is already receiving some criticism. → Read More
Salem High School seniors explore careers during job shadowing day
High school students in Salem go the chance to see what their futures could look like. → Read More
Roanoke Police asking for dogs and their owners to join "Paw Watch" program
Roanoke Police are recruiting dogs and their owners in a new effort to fight crime in the city. → Read More
Roanoke County kids learn about STEM
Kids at Ft. Lewis Elementary School are making the most of a half-day of classes. → Read More
Carilion Clinic starts new opioid treatment program in Roanoke
Carilion Clinic is talking about another relatively new tool to combat the opioid crisis in our region. → Read More
Botetourt County elementary school receives national recognition
A Boutetourt County School is celebrating some national recognition. → Read More
Roanoke County Schools concerned for dual enrollment program
A change in the works could make getting college credit in high schools more difficult. → Read More
Group announces "Collective Response" against opioid crisis in Roanoke Valley
Groups in the Roanoke Valley are coming together to help put a stop to the opioid crisis. → Read More
Botetourt County begins rural broadband summit
In Botetourt County, they are just beginning a two-day summit to improve broadband access. → Read More
Westrock announces plan to invest $248 million in Covington plant
A major employer in the Alleghany Highlands announced plans Tuesday to invest more than $248 million in new equipment. → Read More
Roanoke partners with GPS app Waze
In Roanoke, a new partnership is trying to make it a little easier to get around the city. → Read More
Roanoke business cautions people to boat in current conditions
This week, business owners are warning people who want to kayak or canoe on high rivers to think again. → Read More
Overnight flash floods difficult for businesses, Roanoke stormwater crews
People are cleaning up after flash flooding hit some parts of Roanoke overnight. It's affecting some businesses, as well as the city's stormwater crews. → Read More
Locals prepare for flooding while cleaning up after overnight storms
Roanoke City's Ramada Inn flooded overnight when a canal overflowed its boundaries. Meanwhile, Roanoke County opened up a sandbagging station. → Read More