Natalie Faunce

Roanoke

Anchor at WDBJ-TV (Roanoke, VA)

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Articles

Melrose Plaza names inaugural class of Living Legends

1 week ago | wdbj7.com | Natalie Faunce

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - In anticipation of the Grand Opening of Melrose Plaza, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys has announced the inaugural class of the Living Legends exhibit – seven remarkable Roanokers whose lasting impact continues to shape and inspire the Roanoke community. This annual exhibit will honor visionary leaders and celebrate the legacy they’ve built for future generations.
Give Local NRV invests in the community now and for future generations

1 week ago | wdbj7.com | Natalie Faunce

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - 121 organizations are participating this year in GiveLocalNRV, which kicked off June 1 for the early giving period. Organizations can spend most of the month of June fundraising for the event, which culminates in the Giving Day that kicks off at noon June 25 and ends at noon June 26.
LOA holds fundraiser to raise money to continue vital programs

1 week ago | wdbj7.com | Natalie Faunce

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Each weekday, Meals on Wheels serves more than 500 seniors in our area with essential nutrition and socialization, and it takes a lot of resources to provide this vital service. Here @ Home welcomes Local Office on Aging CEO and President Ron Boyd to talk about its recent “Let’s Give Lunch” fundraiser and some upcoming ways they’re hoping to raise funds to continue providing vital services to area seniors.
Here @ Home looks at the role of midwives and your annual exam

1 week ago | wdbj7.com | Natalie Faunce

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - We all know an annual physical is an important way to maintain your health. But for women, a yearly checkup with a midwife can provide an opportunity to help you implement health goals and address your quality of life. Here @ Home welcomes Kristin Conrad and Laura Gayton with LewisGale to discuss these well-woman exams and what women can expect.
Mediterranean restaurant set to open in Roanoke

1 week ago | wdbj7.com | Natalie Faunce

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The elevated, modern take on classic Mediterranean dining is bringing its fresh fare to Roanoke this summer. Taziki’s Restaurant will open at 2243 Franklin Road SW, Suite A (next to FirstWatch) and will feature nearly 3,500 square feet of space, a large community table, and outdoor patio seating for a welcoming, vibrant dining experience. To prepare for opening, Taziki’s is hiring 25–30 team members to join the Roanoke crew.
Montgomery Museum gets ready for Giving Day event

1 week ago | wdbj7.com | Natalie Faunce

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Montgomery Museum’s Giving Day event is coming up and Here @ Home welcomed Sherry Wyatt, the museum’s executive director, to discuss the event and how you can get involved. The Montgomery Museum of Art & History in Christiansburg is centered on service to the community - such as holding regular exhibits on local art and history, preserving its collection of local artifacts, and hosting regular community events and programming.
Roanoke Crop Drop aims to provide fresh produce to those who need it

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Natalie Faunce

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Society of St. Andrew is doing it again! They’re partnering with the Roanoke Police Department for a second Roanoke Crop Drop on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at William Fleming High School. Chesley Vohden joins us on Here @ Home to talk about the upcoming event and about their organization, which aims to bring people together to harvest and share healthy food. Listen in to our conversation about their mission and how you can be a part of their upcoming event.
Benefit concert being held on Father’s Day

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Natalie Faunce

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Father’s Day is this weekend, and for the 28th year, Richard and Denise Kiser will hold the Father’s Day Music Fest Benefit Concert. Richard Kiser joined us on Here @ Home to tell us all about this year’s event. Each year Kiser holds the Father’s Day Concert to benefit a cause or charity dear to his heart. Listen in to this year’s charity and a little more about the featured guests you’ll see this year.
Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office kicks off summer transparency tour

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Natalie Faunce

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce its Summer Transparency Tour, a new citywide outreach initiative running from June 10 through September 30, 2025. Here @ Home welcomed Sheriff Antonio Hash, along with Captain Cristina Eberstein and Captain, Thomas Boone, to talk about the tour and how they hope to bring the Sheriff’s Office directly into Roanoke’s neighborhoods.
Changes made in the way substance use and homelessness are treated in Pulaski

2 weeks ago | wdbj7.com | Natalie Faunce

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - InStill Mindfulness has a lot to celebrate, and is hoping to celebrate it with you. The InStill team has quadrupled in size since moving to Pulaski at the beginning of 2023 when, after consulting with community members, the group began developing a robust Peer Recovery program. This program has now served well over 100 people, and is beginning to change the way substance use and homelessness are treated in Pulaski.