A new outpatient treatment facility aimed at helping those struggling with substance abuse is set to open next week on Peters Creek Road in Roanoke, marking another step forward in the city’s improving battle against drug addiction.

On Tuesday morning, the Local Office on Aging and the Lewis Gale Medical Center Trauma Services will provide a free safety check to older drivers in the Roanoke Valley.

More than 4 inches of rain fell across Roanoke in less than two hours Thursday night, flooding streets, apartments, and businesses.

Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the $75.9 million project Monday afternoon.

The Star City is using grants from FEMA to acquire and demolish properties in areas prone to flooding.

The Roanoke Police Department is investigating after a man was found dead in a parked car on Sunday, July 28.

A section of Peters Creek Road was closed, but has since reopened.

The Virginia Department of Transportation and Roanoke County held a community meeting on Monday to seek feedback on the Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road areas.

Roanoke Police have announced the arrests of two people after an armed robbery on Peters Creek Road in Roanoke County Wednesday.

Roanoke leaders are looking to move forward with affordable housing.

A water main break in Roanoke is causing road closures, according to Roanoke Police.

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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.

The break-in and shooting occurred at the North Point apartment complex

Commonwealth’s Attorney Donald Caldwell is speaking following a Saturday night shooting at a Food Lion on Peters Creek Road.

Large police presence at the Food Lion on Peter's Creek Road.

A school bus was hit by a vehicle near Northside High School that ran a red light Monday morning, according to the Roanoke County Police Department.

UPDATE

Several people were hospitalized after a car accident and structure fire on Peters Creek Road over the weekend caused around $350,000 in damages, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

Authorities arrested one man and two women after multiple 911 calls early Tuesday in connection with a reported shooting just off Peters Creek Road in Roanoke County.

Some Roanoke residents are experiencing power outages in the city Friday night.

According to the Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office, a mobile home is deemed a total loss after a fire on Saturday.

34-year-old Christopher Roberts, of Roanoke, is facing DUI and DUI manslaughter charges in connection with the crash that killed his passenger, 21-year-old Kasey Carpenter, also of Roanoke. ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE: Dec. 15 at 3:40 p.m.Police have arrested the driver whose passenger died in a motorcycle crash earlier this month in northwest Roanoke. 34-year-old Christopher Roberts, of Roanoke, is facing DUI and DUI manslaughter charges in connection with the crash that killed his passenger, 21-year-old Kasey Carpenter, also of Roanoke. Carpenter was pronounced dead at the scene while Roberts was taken to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. ORIGINAL STORYA woman is dead and a man is in the hospital after a motorcycle crash early Friday morning in Roanoke, according to police.

ROANOKE, Va. Two people are without a place to live after a fire in Roanoke on Wednesday morning. At 10:20 a.m., fire crews responded to the 3800 block of Woodleigh Road NW, just off of Peters Creek Road, to find smoke and flames coming from an apartment building, according to first-responders. Two apartment units were affected and two residents will be moved because of damages. No one was hurt from the fire and the cause was ruled as an accidental electrical problem.

ROANOKE, Va. - Many dogs and cats up for adoption will take over a dealership showroom Saturday. First Team Subaru is holding an adoption drive in Roanoke at its Peters Creek Road location. The Roanoke Valley SPCA will have animals there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The dealership is also taking pet donations -- supplies like dry food, pet beds, and cleaning supplies -- to assist the SPCA. First Team Subaru is also giving new pet parents boxes with toys and coupons.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. - Roanoke County authorities are searching for a man they say stole more than $500 in tools last week. According to the Roanoke County Police Department, the tools were stolen on Sept. 2 around 8:30 p.m. in the 5300 block of Peters Creek Road. The man is wanted on suspicion for grand larceny. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Saul at the Roanoke County Police Department at 540-777-8641. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

There have been several larcenies from cars off Peters Creek Road. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.