Catherine Maxwell

Jun 25, 2024 | wdbj7.com | Catherine Maxwell |Kate Capodanno

GRETNA, Va. -- We introduce you to the ladies who are running the farm of Hometown Lavender and how you can experience the lavender bushes yourself. “And you don’t see many angry people when they come to the farm and there’s a calming property about this flower and this plant to begin with,” said Terri Dalton, founder of Hometown Lavender. Products for purchase include essential oils, dried bouquets, homemade body products and more. “I like the hydrosol water.

Apr 6, 2024 | wdbj7.com | Catherine Maxwell

Warmer temperatures arrive to round out the weekendIncreasing clouds likely on Eclipse Day (Monday)Unsettled pattern returns TuesdaySUNDAYWe’ll start warming back into the 60s on Sunday under a sunny sky. Winds will also settle down quite a bit. It will be a great day for a hike or to get that lawn cut before rain chances return next week. MONDAY - PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSEWe’re monitoring the weather closely for Monday’s solar eclipse.

Nov 15, 2023 | wdbj7.com | Kaitlyn Dillon |Catherine Maxwell

VIRGINIA (WDBJ) - Several localities are experiencing thick smoke due to the Matt’s Creek wildfire. WDBJ7 meteorologists say the smoke will continue to drift towards the north impacting more portions of Rockbridge County and the Shenandoah Valley. Some of the thickest smoke is being seen in Glasgow, Lexington, and Buena Vista. According to the National Weather Service Smoke Forecast, areas closest to the wildfire are experiencing smoke levels that are unhealthy for sensitive populations.

Oct 6, 2023 | wdbj7.com | Natalie Faunce |Catherine Maxwell

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two, nearly one-week old, bobcat kittens arrived at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center back in August. Back then, their health was poor. Now, two months later, progress has been made with the kittens. “They are doing really well,” says Executive Director Chester Leonard.

Aug 22, 2023 | wdbj7.com | Catherine Maxwell

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - We often refer to heat index when talking about the feels-like temperature, so whenever we have high humidity, that is when we feel uncomfortable outdoors. Heat index only takes two parameters: the air temperature and relative humidity. A better and more accurate depiction of how we feel outside is something called Wet Bulb Globe Temperature.