A child has been hospitalized after being hit by a car on Tuesday, 10 News has learned.

The 82-acre property called Tract 8 will be developed to attract new manufacturing businesses to the area.

Local law enforcement are hitting the pavement and lighting the way with the annual Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia.

Old Lick Cemetery is one of 56 historic cemeteries selected to be apart of the 48 State Tour.

Two people were hospitalized with minor injuries and another was charged following a morning crash on Orange Avenue, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

Improvements are coming to Orange Avenue in Roanoke.

We are told multiple agencies are on scene assisting.

The Roanoke Police Department is looking for a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run that sent a pedestrian to the hospital.

They said the motel makeover could be complete by the end of the month, and they’re already offering leases.

Friday, April 28 is Pay It Forward Day!

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A fire at a commercial building in Roanoke on Wednesday has been deemed accidental and left thousands of dollars in damages, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

Officers with the Roanoke Police Department were responding to the Little Caesars on Orange Avenue in Roanoke on Wednesday evening.

Roanoke City Council unanimously approved the new complex which will be built off of Orange Avenue.

The proposal will go in front of the city council for approval in the coming months.

The development, which would be in off of Orange Avenue in Northeast Roanoke, would have 768 apartments and two pools

With the Days Inn on Orange Avenue closing soon, there is a concern for some people experiencing homelessness who stayed there because of the affordable prices.

The owner of the Days Inn off of Orange Avenue revealed their reasons for closing the building

The Days Inn by Wyndham on Orange Avenue will be closing sometime during the week of Sept. 19.

A growing concern in the city as more people experiencing homelessness in Roanoke turn to panhandling, specifically at the corner of Williamson Road and Orange Avenue.

The Sheetz on Williamson Road in Roanoke is expected to close after its new location opens in the fall.

A crash has closed US-11 northbound lanes in Rockbridge County, according to VDOT.

Roanoke Fire and EMS says a tractor trailer flipped over on Orange Avenue at 13th Street. The contents of that trailer spilled into Tinker Creek. Roanoke Fire and EMS says west-bound traffic is blocked. Drivers should expect delays or find a different route.

Roanoke Fire and EMS crews responded to a structure fire on the 600th block of Orange Ave NE Sunday night.

One person is in the hospital after a vehicle crash at the intersection of Burrell Street and Orange Avenue in Roanoke, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

A mass COVID-19 testing event at the Berglund Center led to major backups in Roanoke Wednesday.

If you missed Wednesday’s COVID-19 testing in Roanoke, you have another chance Thursday in Fincastle.

ROANOKE, Va. – Police announced they’ve arrested a 41-year-old Salem man in connection with Thursday night’s deadly crash in Roanoke. James Brooks is charged with DUI manslaughter after a woman died in a crash at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Gainsboro Road NW. ORIGINAL STORYOne woman is dead after two Thursday night crashes on Orange Avenue about a half-mile apart, according to Roanoke Police. The victims told police that someone hit their car and then drove away, going toward downtown Roanoke on Orange Avenue, according to the police department. The driver of the suspect vehicle from the first crash, a man, was taken to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for a medical assessment.

ROANOKE, Va. – No one was hurt after a car crashed into two houses in northwest Roanoke on Monday afternoon. The driver, 20-year-old Bryson Berger, of Roanoke, is charged with reckless driving and driving without a license, according to the Roanoke City Police Department. Officials at the scene told 10 News a car crashed into two houses on the street, taking a chunk out of the porch at one of the houses. There were several people at home when the car hit the house, but everyone made it out safely, authorities said. As of 3:15 p.m., a portion of Orange Avenue in front of the house was still closed and traffic was being diverted away from the area.

ROANOKE, Va. – Drivers may have experienced some delays Friday night going north on Interstate 581. There were two multi-vehicle crashes on 581 North, one at mile marker 0 (Elm Avenue) and the other at mile marker 1 (Orange Avenue). Lane closures at both crashes have been lifted and the back-up that was 1.5 miles has cleared.

ORIGINAL STORYA standoff between a wanted man and Roanoke police led to a heavy police presence in the area of Hollins Road NE on Thursday night. It started at around 8:45 p.m. when police tried to take a wanted man into custody, according to the Roanoke City Police Department. The suspect led police on a short chase, which police said ended near Hollins Road NE and Mason Mill Road NE after police used spikes to disable the tires on his vehicle. There weren’t any residents nearby during the standoff, according to police. The heavy police presence near Hollins Road prompted several roadblocks and forced residents to take detours.

ROANOKE, Va. The flash flooding which put parts of Southwest Virginia at a standstill Wednesday is fading away, and it likely has not left much of a lasting impact on the areas major roads. Virginia Department of Transportation spokesperson Jason Bond believes the flooding did not cause any major damage on any highways. He said the biggest challenge is repairing roads severely damaged by Mays rainstorm, particularly Route 116 in Franklin County and Route 460 in Giles County. The Route 116 repairs are estimated to cost $2 million, while the Route 460 repairs have an estimated price tag of $1 million. It has pulled resources off of those repair jobs onto other flooded routes.Bond projects the Route 116 repairs could finish around Labor Day.

ROANOKE, Va. Wednesdays rain and flooding caused several local road closures, including a portion of Orange Avenue in Roanoke. Portion of Orange Ave closed in Roanoke due to flooding (WSLS)As of 3:50 p.m., both lanes of Orange Avenue NE were closed between Hollins Road and Plantation Road due to flooding. Police are asking drivers to avoid the area if possible.

ROANOKE, Va. – Several Roanoke area businesses closed early on Sunday. TARGETThe Target store at Valley View in Roanoke closed early on Sunday before 1:30 p.m. Target is normally scheduled to close at 9 p.m. on Sundays. Signs posted at the store say it will reopen Monday at 8 a.m.WALMARTThe Valley View Walmart closed before 2 p.m. Sunday. The Bonsack Walmart closed early. The Clearbrook Walmart closed early and will reopen Monday at 7 a.m.VALLEY VIEW MALLValley View Mall also closed at 5 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. as a safety precaution, according to mall security.

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Police department is looking for who damaged a string of businesses along Williamson Road Tuesday night. There was a heavy police presence along the road and broken windows were visible, as well as shattered glass on the ground. Nine businesses were along the corridor between Orange Avenue and Hershberger Road. The damage was visible at Waffle House, Metro PCS, Berglund Credit Line, and Dollar Tree. Investigators believe the incidents to be connected, but to protect the investigation, would not comment on how they think the windows were broken.

ROANOKE, Va. - LATESTThe police car involved in the crash was towed off the scene and the intersection is back open. UPDATEA Roanoke City officer was involved in a car accident while responding to a police-involved shooting in northwest Roanoke. ORIGINAL STORYA Roanoke City police officer has been involved in an accident. 10 News crews on the scene say that four vehicles, including the patrol car were involved. Weve contacted Roanoke City police for more information about the accident and injuries.

ROANOKE, Va. - A lane of Interstate 581 north was temporarily closed due to a crash on Wednesday afternoon. Police were at the scene of the crash, which happened just before the eastbound exit onto Orange Avenue. Drivers in the area experienced delays. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

ROANOKE, Va. - Drivers traveling on Orange Avenue in Roanoke should expect delays after a car fire Monday morning. First responders have closed Route 460 westbound at the intersection with Williamson Road and one eastbound lane is closed. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

ROANOKE, Va. - Drivers traveling on Orange Avenue in Roanoke should expect delays after a car fire Monday morning. First responders have closed Route 460 westbound at the intersection with Williamson Road and one eastbound lane is closed. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

ROANOKE, Va. - UPDATE, 2:11 p.m.No one has been arrested regarding this incident at this time, according to the Roanoke Police Department. Authorities say the driver that hit the bicyclist remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. UPDATETraffic is moving on Orange Avenue near Hollins Road after an accident involving a bicyclist in Northeast Roanoke. ORIGINAL STORYRoanoke authorities are on scene investigating reports that a bicyclist was hit by a driver. Police say the call came in around 5:42 a.m.Officers are still at the scene at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Hollins Road.

ROANOKE, Va. - On Thursday afternoon, pump seven at the BP gas station at the intersection of Orange Avenue and King Street was working just fine. While you likely won't ever see a skimmer, cut inspection tape is a sign the pump has been tampered with and could have a skimmer. The gas station attendant declined to be interviewed Thursday. Roanoke City police did not provide any details about the skimmer. If you notice any suspicious activity on your bank account, and you've gotten gas at the BP gas station recently, contact your bank immediately and contact the Roanoke City Police Department.

ROANOKE, Va. - The Roanoke Police Department is investigating after a car hit a person on Orange Avenue in front of Sheetz at the Orange Avenue intersection with Williamson Road. Roanoke Fire EMS took the victim to the hospital in serious condition according to police on scene. Officers on scene are investigating the crash as if it was a fatal out of an abundance of caution. The driver was traveling westbound at the time of the crash and is cooperating with police. This is a breaking story, stay with 10 News for more details as they develop.

ROANOKE, Va. - Roanoke police announced the names of the two individuals who died in Wednesday's shooting in Roanoke. Kyyona Casey, 21, of Roanoke, died at the scene, while Justin Jennings, 31, of Roanoke, died at the hospital. Authorities say officers were patrolling the area near Patterson Avenue SW when they heard gunshots fired nearby. Officers went to the area, near Orange Avenue and 11th Street NW, where they thought the gunshots were coming from, and saw a car going east on Orange Avenue. The woman died at the scene.

ROANOKE - Pay what you can to get your hair done. That is the new policy at Nissi Salon in Roanoke off Orange Avenue. She is still operating the salon as a business but will not charge for services. You can donate after you get your hair done or just come in and donate so someone else can get a little pampering. A lot of people testified that they feel different when they leave and they feel blessed when they leave," said Martin.

ROANOKE (WSLS 10) - VDOT reports a one-mile backup on I-581 in Roanoke because of an accident. It happened this morning near the southbound Orange Avenue exit by mile marker 4. Currently the left shoulder is closed. Expect delays of about six minutes as average speeds are about 15 miles per hour. Stay with WSLS 10 for more updates.