Kimberly McBroom

3 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Kimberly McBroom

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - With every click or swipe, kids are potentially exposed to predators and cyber bullies. Dr. Steve Webb is a leading online safety expert. He and is the founder of Safe Secure/School Systems, and is the author of the book, “Education in a Violent World.” “The first things parents need to understand is it’s no longer the day when you can just have your child home alone, or in their bedroom alone and they’re quiet and you believe that that equates to them being safe.

4 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Kimberly McBroom

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - For the past two years, VCU’s Center for the Study of Tobacco Products has partnered with dozens of schools across Virginia, testing confiscated vapes. Nancy Hans, executive director of the Partnership for Community Wellness, is helping to spread the word about the study’s findings. “What they’re finding is these things have so many other really bad products, like you’re vaping mold. You’re vaping all these things that shouldn’t be going into your body,” says Hans..

4 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Kimberly McBroom

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pure Pro Wrestling is holding “Wrestle Against Bullying” benefit to honor 10-year-old Autumn Bushman. She was the Roanoke County girl who died by suicide earlier this year. Local pro-wrestler Bellamy Koga is one of many wrestlers who will battle to raise awareness about bullying. His message to any young person who’s been bullied, “Know that you’re not alone.”Wrestle Against Bullying is Saturday, May 31st at the Montvale Rec Club.

1 month ago | wdbj7.com | Kimberly McBroom

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - From rock staples, “Jessie’s Girl” and “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” to memorable acting roles on “General Hospital and “American Horror Story,” singer Rick Springfield has kept audiences entertained for decades. Nowadays, you can also catch him on his Sirius XM radio show, Working Class DJ, spinning tunes from his fellow ’80s icons. “When I was six years old, my first career choice was a DJ, so be careful what you wish for,” says Springfield.

1 month ago | wdbj7.com | Kimberly McBroom

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Empowering young people is one of the missions of Total Action for Progress and This Valley Works. Together they’re hosting a teen summit next Saturday, May 31, with the goal of helping local youth speak up and lead positive change.