Roanoke VA

Wilson built a 10-run lead before holding off Salem’s eight-run eighth inning for an 11-10 Carolina League win.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- The Airport Road tunnel in Roanoke will be reduced to one lane August 27-28 for routine maintenance. The maintenance is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days. According to Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport, an automated light system and/or flaggers will be in place to direct traffic. Drivers

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - In the face of a challenging economy, communities bond together to drive small business. Get ready to shop till you drop and support small businesses. Downtown Roanoke, Inc. is bringing back its Annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale on Saturday. Business owners tell WDBJ7 that the event makes...

ROANOKE, Va. – A miscommunication about transportation resulted in a Roanoke kindergartener being dropped off at an apartment complex near I-581, which resulted in worried parents and school staff. The student’s mother said the following about the incident:. “He didn’t have a bus pass to even get on...

SALEM, Va. – The ongoing Interstate 81 widening project will result in likely delays for many drivers until late October, the Virginia Department of Transportation said. VDOT said that blasting will occur for around eight weeks between exits 143 and 150 in Roanoke and Botetourt counties, starting the week of August 24.

ROANOKE, Va. – Since last fall, Roanoke has been piloting a new road layout on Williamson Road, between Pocahontas Avenue and Angell Avenue. Crews reduced the number of travel lanes and added a center turn lane, along with two bike lanes. The city says the goal is to slow drivers down, reduce crashes and make the road

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Cookie fans in the Roanoke Valley now have a new spot to satisfy their sweet tooth. Crumbl officially opened its first Roanoke location Friday morning, bringing the popular cookie chain to the area for the first time. The grand opening drew customers eager to check out the new location and try Cru

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: The missing teen has been found, according to Rocky Mount Police. ORIGINAL STORY: Officers are in search for a missing teenage girl, the Rocky Mount Police Department announced on Friday. Rocky Mount PD says it’s looking for 16-year-old D’ariel Smith; she was last reported...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - The Star City is experiencing delays in bulk and brush pickup amid an ongoing CDL driver shortage. While Solid Waste Management crews prioritize regular trash and recycling, volunteers are working extra hours on Fridays and Saturdays to reduce the buildup, City officials say. Residents can place..

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke city leaders say the Berglund Center has reached a ‘critical point,’ with more than $30 million in deferred maintenance and capital repairs needed at the nearly 60-year-old facility. At least $10 million of that work needs to be completed within the next two...