Roanoke VA

Weekends only last so long, and if you start feeling anxious by Sunday, you’re not alone. Many of us deal with something called the “Sunday Scaries” week after week. While the Sunday Scaries can feel overwhelming, Dr. Prewitt said there are ways to manage them. First, she...

The City Council of Salem, Virginia, has declared December 11, 2025, as 'A.K. Briele Day' to honor August 'A.K.' Briele III. Mr. Briele will retire as the City’s Electric Department Director at the end of this year. He has worked for the city for 43 years, beginning his career in 1982 as an Electrical Engineer after...

(WFXR)- National Wreaths Across America Day is this Saturday, December 13. This is an annual ceremony to place holiday wreaths on the graves of veterans and family members interred at state veteran’s cemetery. According to Virginia Department of Veterans Services, this day is dedicated to honoring those who serve,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) Roanoke Police officially welcomed the Roanoke Operations and Crime Control Center (ROC) on Friday, December 12. Inside, crime analysts have access to some of the most advanced technology to pinpoint the location of a potential crime, including license plate readers, live security camera feeds,...

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Due to the snow and the frigid temperatures our area has seen the last several weeks, the Bedford Warming Shelter has opened for anyone who needs a place to go. Tim Brooke, a liaison for the center, shared that they are located at the Bedford...

FINCASTLE, Va. (WDBJ) - When your pet escapes, you might walk around calling its name, hoping it will listen and return. Now, one local man is using technology to make the search more efficient. Hayden Vanburen started BackRidge Drone Services in August. Now he’s started to offer pet recovery services...

ROANOKE, Va. – As winter temperatures drop, Roanoke’s network of existing homeless services has helped reduce the region’s homeless population by 3.2%, while a new task force develops plans for future initiatives. According to the Blue Ridge Continuum of Care’s January 2025 count, 389 people are currently...

Recount observers outnumbered the final difference in the race. The post A (long) day at the Blacksburg mayoral recount: Sutphin prevails appeared first on Cardinal News .

ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – A new option to donate blood is now available in the Roanoke Valley, after working on the project for more than a year. The Blood Connection’s (TBC) first permanent donation centers in the Commonwealth are now open in both Roanoke and Danville. “The importance of life. The importance of blood....

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — On December 13 and 14, you'll spot firefighters in the area around Valley View Mall as the Roanoke Fire Department launches its annual Fill the Boot program. Firefighters have been helping raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association since 1954. They're continuing this year, hitting...