A controversial project looking to develop 150 acres of untouched land in Roanoke is moving forward.

A coffee shop may soon be coming to Fishburn Park in Roanoke.

The Roanoke City Planning Commission has voted to approve rezoning Fishburn Park to allow an old cabin to be turned into a coffee shop.

Last month, the school board voted to bring students back to class four days a week with one day online. The school board was split four to three on the decision. The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session today. The Welcoming Roanoke Plan is the city’s immigrant integration plan, highlighting and enhancing the economic contributions they make to the community. AdThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will receive comments today about tuition and fees for the upcoming school year.

The man, accused of shooting at two deputies in Wythe County will be in court today. Warrants say Delk’s wife told police he came home drunk and had a gun. Warrants say Delk shot the officers from behind them with an AR-15 and they fired back. City leaders said they may rewrite zoning laws to make it work. Industry leaders and policymakers will talk about the new technology and the steps required to bring broadband into rural and other unserved areas.

ROANOKE, Va. Part of Wards Road in Lynchburg will be down to one lane starting today. Part of Boonsboro Road in Lynchburg will be down to one lane today and tomorrow. Work will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.Martinsville Speedway and NASCAR will honor frontline healthcare workers today. You can take part in the Special Olympics of Virginias Virtual Torch Run. To recreate the 1,900 mile Law Enforcement Run, you can register and take part in the Virtual Torch Run.

ROANOKE, Va. A Roanoke City High School is one step closer to building a state-of-the-art fieldhouse. The Roanoke Planning Commission approved the proposal for Roanoke City Public Schools to move forward with constructing a two-story sports facility at Patrick Henry High School. One man who spoke in favor of the building said improved athletics equals improved academics and that adds up to an improved community. Is that kind of community pride something that improves community through athletics, I think that, said Dan Foutz with Patrick Henry Athletic Boosters. Now the proposal goes to Roanoke City Council for final approval.

ROANOKE, Va. - Plans for Carilion Clinic's most transformational project continue to move forward. The Roanoke Planning Commission approved a recommendation to close part of Crystal Spring Avenue to through traffic. It also approved rezoning the property, which will allow for the hospital expansion. Carilion plans to add three new buildings to Roanoke Memorial Hospital, additional parking and an overhead pedestrian bridge. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

The special runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sheetz shows its appreciation to veterans today. The offer is valid from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.Cracker Barrel will honor veterans today. Danville Community College holds a Veterans Day Celebration this morning at 11 a.m. in the student center. Appomattox County will remember veterans today. It will hold a ceremony this morning at 11 a.m.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. The current plan was adopted in 2013 with the new one looking forward for the next decade. The proposed plan looks at facilities, programming, activities and staffing after looking at the needs of the community. If approved, the plan will go to city councilRoad work in Lynchburg could impact your commute today. A steering committee in Botetourt County will meet today, discussing the county's 250th anniversary celebration.