RCACP Struggles with Overcrowding; Urges Community to Foster or Adopt
Read full article: RCACP Struggles with Overcrowding; Urges Community to Foster or AdoptThe Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) is currently facing an overcrowding issue, with around 100 dogs and more than 90 cats in its care. Shelters across the country, including RCACP, are grappling with an influx of animals and a shortage of adopters.
Thanksgiving Food Safety: Key tips to avoid recalls, contamination
Read full article: Thanksgiving Food Safety: Key tips to avoid recalls, contaminationIn one week you’ll be sitting around the table with your loved ones for Thanksgiving. With several food recalls, listeria, salmonella, and E.coli, you’re probably worried about keeping your family safe.
Bracing for the cold: Snow showers and falling temperatures expected in southwest and central Virginia
Read full article: Bracing for the cold: Snow showers and falling temperatures expected in southwest and central VirginiaPrepare for a cold snap! Snow showers and chilly temperatures are expected in Southwest and Central Virginia. Read the latest forecast details.
Downtown Roanoke businesses share safety concerns as residential forum kicks off
Read full article: Downtown Roanoke businesses share safety concerns as residential forum kicks offSafety concerns continue to loom over downtown Roanoke, as local business owners and residents express mixed feelings about improvements and ongoing issues.
Animal Adoptions Struggling in Roanoke, But Hope on the Horizon with Upcoming Event and New Facility
Read full article: Animal Adoptions Struggling in Roanoke, But Hope on the Horizon with Upcoming Event and New FacilityAnimal adoptions have slowed in Roanoke in recent months, leaving many pets still waiting for homes. Local shelters are seeing fewer people coming through their doors, but there is hope on the horizon for both animals and their potential families.
Roanoke Housing Authority halts Section 8 vouchers amid funding shortfall
Read full article: Roanoke Housing Authority halts Section 8 vouchers amid funding shortfallThe Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority is experiencing a setback for thousands of people waiting for Section 8 housing because it said its housing choice voucher program is closed.
RAM House Gears Up to Serve Hundreds This Thanksgiving, Offering More Than Just a Meal
Read full article: RAM House Gears Up to Serve Hundreds This Thanksgiving, Offering More Than Just a MealAs Thanksgiving approaches, many will gather with family and friends to celebrate. But for some, the holiday season can be a difficult time. Local organizations, like the RAM House, are continuing to step up to provide more than just meals—they’re offering a place for people to connect, find support, and feel a sense of belonging.
WATCH: Salvation Army Launching Red Kettle Campaign at Rail Yard Dawgs Game Friday night
Read full article: WATCH: Salvation Army Launching Red Kettle Campaign at Rail Yard Dawgs Game Friday nightRinging in the Holiday season, the Salvation Army of Roanoke is officially launching its Red Kettle Campaign Friday night at the Rail Yard Dawgs game at the Berglund Center.
Annual STEAM Day in Downtown Roanoke Inspires the Next Generation of Innovators
Read full article: Annual STEAM Day in Downtown Roanoke Inspires the Next Generation of InnovatorsScience, technology, engineering, arts, and math — better known as STEAM — took center stage in downtown Roanoke today, as students and families explored hands-on exhibits and live demonstrations. The excitement was palpable as participants dove into the world of STEAM.
Second Cafe Opens in Downtown Roanoke, Fostering Community Over Profit
Read full article: Second Cafe Opens in Downtown Roanoke, Fostering Community Over ProfitA new coffee shop in downtown Roanoke, Second Cafe, is quickly becoming a favorite spot for locals in search of a great cup of coffee and a place to build community.
Mobile clinic brings healthcare to the streets for people experiencing homelessness
Read full article: Mobile clinic brings healthcare to the streets for people experiencing homelessnessThe Fralin Free Clinic is expanding its services for the homeless and people experiencing homelessness with its new mobile outreach unit.
New Crystal Spring Tower to expand healthcare services at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Read full article: New Crystal Spring Tower to expand healthcare services at Carilion Roanoke Memorial HospitalA new addition to the Star City skyline is on the horizon, as Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital unveils progress on its Crystal Spring Tower.
Updates on Roanoke City Schools construction projects
Read full article: Updates on Roanoke City Schools construction projectsRoanoke City schools are celebrating an exciting future. Their new administration building, the Booker T. Washington Community Empowerment and Education Center, will officially open in July.
Kelly Woolwine named Entrepreneur of the Year by Junior Achievement of SW Va.
Read full article: Kelly Woolwine named Entrepreneur of the Year by Junior Achievement of SW Va.You know, better teams, better operations, better product, happier customers. Kelly Woolwine makes it sound simple. In fact his model is diagramed on the wall of his office at Evolution HR, the business he founded, bringing Human Resources needs to the market.
Market on Melrose Opens in Northwest Roanoke, Providing Much-Needed Resource for the Community
Read full article: Market on Melrose Opens in Northwest Roanoke, Providing Much-Needed Resource for the CommunityA new grocery store officially opened in Northwest Roanoke, offering fresh produce, quality meats, and name-brand grocery items to a neighborhood that has long struggled with access to healthy food.
Excitement builds as Market on Melrose brings fresh produce and jobs to the community
Read full article: Excitement builds as Market on Melrose brings fresh produce and jobs to the communityMarket on Melrose is finally opening in Northwest Roanoke later this morning, an area known as a local food desert.
Carilion Clinic welcomes Roanoke Valley's first pediatric facility dog
Read full article: Carilion Clinic welcomes Roanoke Valley's first pediatric facility dogA new employee at Carilion Clinic is lending a helping paw and an attentive ear to patients in need. Wali, a Saint Francis Service Dog, is making history as the Roanoke Valley’s first pediatric facility dog at Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center.
Doug Pitzer named Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia Social Entrepreneur of the Year
Read full article: Doug Pitzer named Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia Social Entrepreneur of the YearDouglas Pitzer specializes in finding ways to reach students who need different ways to learn, often leaning heavily on technology.
Dry tomorrow, wet on Thursday for all of southwest and central Virginia
Read full article: Dry tomorrow, wet on Thursday for all of southwest and central VirginiaGet your latest weather updates with Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich's forecast for this week, featuring a chilly start, sunshine, and rain.
Man arrested after assaulting bystanders at auto shop in Botetourt Co, according to BCSO
Read full article: Man arrested after assaulting bystanders at auto shop in Botetourt Co, according to BCSOThe Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a felonious assault investigation after an incident at an Advanced Auto Parts in Daleville on Saturday.
The latter part of the weekend will see more clouds and the chance for some needed rain
Read full article: The latter part of the weekend will see more clouds and the chance for some needed rainStay updated on the latest weather conditions for Southwest and Central Virginia, including the impact of tropical storm Rafael Nala and local weather forecasts.
Ceremonies mark Veterans Day across the region
Read full article: Ceremonies mark Veterans Day across the regionVeterans Day is this Monday, and there are lots of events taking place in Southwest Virginia, starting with the Virginia Veterans Parade this Saturday, November 9, at 11 a.m. in Downtown Roanoke.