Henry County officials and community leaders gathered this morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new housing initiative in the Villa Heights neighborhood, aimed at providing affordable housing and revitalizing the area.

ROANOKE, VA. – A local nonprofit has received grant money to make much-needed improvements to a Roanoke neighborhood. Their project PARK stands for Peaceful Areas of Recreation for Kids. Between Roanoke Valley Gives Day and a $9,000 grant from the Roanoke Outside Foundation, they’re well on their way to making it a reality. Roanoke Outside Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in grants through its new Project Outside program. A number of local businesses donated to fund the grants.

ROANOKE, Va. – According to Roanoke City Police Department, police are investigating a shooting that took place early Saturday morning near Villa Heights park. The shooting took place around 1 a.m. The victim was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.