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Eight local organizations are getting money to pay for various needs.

Temperatures will be held down 10-15° below average the next two days

The Roanoke Valley’s largest private animal shelter is getting an upgrade.

Over $7,000 will now help pay scholarships for construction students in the New River and Roanoke valley’s.

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Students were having a blast at the Little Feet Meet put on by the Special Olympics.

Students were able to talk to more than 80 businesses within the Roanoke Valley.

WATCH: Red Sox beat Hillcats on education day

Playlist 4 Life Foundation is a local non-profit focused on spreading awareness about mental health through music.

A stormy pattern develops Friday through Sunday before cooling off some next week

We'll reach the 70s and 80s Wednesday and Thursday

Coughing, sneezing, and sniffling, that’s what a lot of people have been doing in the Roanoke Valley lately due to the onset of spring allergies.

A new Summer concert series is coming to Roanoke County at Explore Park.

April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month and one Roanoke-area nonprofit is determined to make a difference in the lives of children.

New healthcare technology in the Roanoke Valley was unveiled on Tuesday. LewisGale Medical Center now houses a virtual reality treadmill.

Rabies has hit the skunk population in the Roanoke Valley. With three cases confirmed, local professionals discuss how to protect yourself and your pets.

The Salem Museum is bringing history to life on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Roanoke Valley is welcoming young cyclists to the area.

The wind will gust between 30 and 45 mph at times until Saturday afternoon

If you’ve been outside lately, you might have noticed some of the beautiful blooms already on trees, but for some those flowers have consequences.

Depending on your location, we expect a mix of snow, sleet and rain on Super Bowl Sunday

Darnell Rose is known for his passion for teaching music, even while blind.

Many areas are waking up in the teens this Saturday morning

It’s time to announce our 3 Degree Guarantee recipient!

The Registered Apprenticeship program was designed in the 1930’s by the Roosevelt administration.

Pongal Festival Celebration by Roanoke Valley Indian Community “Pongal - The Festival of New Beginning” Roanoke Valley Tamil language speaking families of Indian community are planning to celebrate this year Pongal Festival on 28th January between 11 to 3pm at Lions Club located at Roanoke Southwest County. On this day, a traditional Pongal prayer in Tamil heritage followed by traditional Banana leaves special meal with Cultural programs by children is planned.

The Bengals earn a Piedmont District home win on Tuesday night.

Roanoke City Schools Superintendent Verletta White is being praised for her impact on students in the Roanoke Valley.

North Cross state championship football team also honored.

Noke Van Co., based in Roanoke, redesigns vans to create a home on the go for adventure seekers.

More businesses in the New River Valley and the Roanoke Valley are starting to use electric vehicles instead of gas vehicles.

It’s the day lots of people wait for all year – Girl Scout Cookies have officially arrived here in the Roanoke Valley.

Stay active this winter with PLAY Roanoke's 100 Miler Program

Downtown Roanoke ready for New Year's Eve Celebrations

Right across from Lord Botetourt High School, Mi-Mi's is open after much anticipation and excitement

Light ice, rain and light snow are then followed by high winds and bitter cold

The event brings together shelters, rescues, and volunteers from across the Roanoke region to get pets adopted.

The Roanoke Valley staple is celebrating their 41st Christmas in business.

Hotel Roanoke’s popular holiday tradition returned Thursday. This year, more than 25 organizations and businesses are participating in Fashions for Evergreens.

Temperatures stay well below average before rising in the days leading up to Thanksgiving

The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration – Dickens of a Christmas – will return the first three Fridays of December this year.

Staff members at Gold’s Gym are hosting a bench-press competition to help those who served on the front lines.

The Western Virginia Water Authority says water is safe to drink for residents in Roanoke County.

There are more than 120 vendors offering unique gourmet foods, fashion, art, and more

The Junior League of Roanoke Valley wants to help you kick off the holiday shopping season with its signature Stocked Market.

The goal is to provide mentoring and networking to veterans who’ve started small businesses

The Holidays are just around the corner, and we're giving you a shot to get an early start on shopping!

You might not be able to see the scars, but victims of domestic abuse feel those scars long after they’ve escaped an abusive relationship.

Eagles erased a 21-7 deficit but come up short in the comeback attempt.

Carilion's outpatient mental health unit will move into 37,000 square feet of Tanglewood Mall

He spoke with local farmers and members of the agriculture community on Wednesday

Fans of Latin-American food often enjoy the empanada, shaped like a half moon or media luna.

Seven years ago, the City of Roanoke declared October 24th as the official Dr Pepper Day

The Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission is making sure residents have a say in the path of expanding the Roanoke River Greenway.

Kindness is in full bloom in the Roanoke Valley, as George’s Flowers gave out thousands of free bouquets.

Roanoke Valley SPCA is teaming up with four other local shelters to offer adoption specials this weekend.

There are some new options for kids to get outside and have fun in the Roanoke Valley.

Local churches and organizations came together Sunday to raise over $13,000 to fight hunger in the Roanoke Valley.

Substance abuse numbers continue to rise in Roanoke, as officials work together to combat addiction.

Discussions continue over a major community development in the Roanoke Valley area.

From the New River Valley to the Roanoke Valley and beyond, emergency crews are preparing for the impacts of Hurricane Ian here at home.

Fans in Southwest Virginia remember her from her shows at Big Lick Brewing in Downtown Roanoke and Mango’s at Smith Mountain Lake.

The annual event is a day to honor children of all abilities, foster an inclusive school environment and hand the spotlight over to those who may not have yet had their chance to shine.

In mid-October, the Ali family will buy this year's "Home for Good" and achieve their dream of homeownership, a move that is just one part of a bigger effort to invest in Southeast Roanoke.

The Southwest Virginia Sleep Center, an addition to Henritze Dental Group, is one of the first of its kind in the region to offer a combined dental officer and sleep center under one roof.

This campaign year, United Way of Roanoke Valley has a fundraising goal of $2 million.

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is offering courses to teach the community about ways to prevent suicide.

It’s time to announce our 3 Degree Guarantee recipient!

Several organizations have received $550K from The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to mitigate gun violence in Roanoke.

The Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare are joining forces to focus on suicide prevention, warning signs, and reduction of the stigma associated with suicide in the Roanoke Valley, according to a joint press release.

Several area organizations are coming together to ensure all births are equal in the Roanoke Valley.

Countless people in the Roanoke Valley rely on public transportation to get around every day. Now, staffing issues at Valley Metro are putting bus schedules in jeopardy of changing.

The cool air wedge lives to fight another day, keeping us unseasonably cool

You don’t have to travel to India to get a taste of the culture Saturday. Festival of India returns to Roanoke Valley for the 15th year.

Ideal Cabinets, a returning sponsor, was on site on Friday to help with this year's "Home for Good."

The Roanoke Valley Collective Response was awarded awarded $1.4 million and will use the money to develop a peer recovery network for substance abuse.

Storms increase Wednesday before a noticeable drop in humidity later in the week

The event will go on throughout Tax-Free weekend at four Walmart's across the Roanoke Valley.

It’s time to announce our 3 Degree Guarantee recipient!

Dozens of children across the region are learning the value of teamwork as they step into the lifestyle of a firefighter at Camp R.I.T.

On Monday, 60 people representing dozens of restaurants across the Roanoke Valley participated in the first Foodiepreneur Symposium.

High temperatures approach triple digits in areas east of the Parkway, especially Sunday afternoon

You can join other bike riders for a 20K ride down Roanoke Valley greenways for a good cause.

High temperatures outside of the mountains reach 95-100° during the weekend

The VDH has released an update of yet another hepatitis A exposure case in a Roanoke Valley restaurant, but the risk to the public is low, according to Health Director Cynthia Morrow.

A growing league in the Roanoke Valley is offering opportunities for local athletes and beyond to take their talents to the next level.

What may look like a small shed from the outside contains a new opportunity to give one person the opportunity to have a home on the inside.

There will likely be fewer storms Thursday than what we've seen in recent days

"We're not here to judge you, we're just here to help. So come in and lift and put it down on the table."

There were a lot of familiar faces at the WSLS "Home for Good" site in southeast Roanoke on Wednesday.

The fair’s opening night is on June 29, and the last day of the fair is July 10.

A welcomed drop in humidity gives the A/C a break the next two mornings

WATCH: The Golden Girls of Vienna are proving age is nothing but a number

The Roanoke Valley CROP Hunger Walk officially announced the 2022 Grant Recipient: Feeding Southwest Virginia.

Storms Wednesday evening and night tap into residual heat from the daytime hours

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

As Habitat works to create a world where everyone has a decent, affordable place to live, the non-profit is not handing out free homes.