Roanoke VA

Second-year teachers are usually still finding their footing in the challenging field of education. And when the career starts in kindergarten, it’s even more daunting. There are no such concerns for Burlington Elementary’s Kacey Day. She brings unbridled enthusiasm to the classroom. [NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE EDUCATOR...

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - At Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Rocky Mount, Jennifer Hatch’s seventh-grade math students have worked hard this year caring for their outdoor garden. The idea for the garden started two years ago. Ms. Hatch had just received two awards for her work implementing a...

When the government shutdown landed over public housing this fall, everything froze. HUD is on life support. Conversations in boardrooms turned from strategy to survival. For many residents, there is no understanding of how precarious the situation really is. But for those of us sitting at the intersection of...

The town of Rocky Mount is asking for term limits for Christmas. But lawmakers in Richmond don’t seem inclined to make that holiday wish come true. For the third time since 2023, Rocky Mount’s leadership is seeking to implement term limits for its mayor and council via a revised town charter. Should the proposed...

James Franklin targets Brent Pry for Virginia Tech DC job after Penn State firing, creating backlash and awkward drama as fans question the risky reunion. The post James Franklin’s Attempted Payback On Penn State Leaves Virginia Tech In An Uncomfortable Spot originally published on Total Pro Sports .

VIRGINIA — Drivers heading south on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County should expect delays following a tractor-trailer crash reported Monday. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the crash occurred near mile marker 137.2. As of this report, the left shoulder, left lane, and center lane of the...

A lane on Stafford Drive in Christiansburg will be closed from December 9 to 12, 2025. The closure is between Peppers Ferry Road and Quin W. Stuart Boulevard. Work will take place on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the Clifton Town Center project.

The Early Signing Period has gone as quickly as it arrived. Many of the nation's top prospects made their decisions and signed with the programs they had been committed to for months, maybe years. For others, last-minute decisions left them going elsewhere, as the modern era of NIL and the transfer portal continues...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia – The Blue Ridge morning air turns crisp and dangerous today as fog and freezing temps grip the New River Valley, creating slick roads and patches of black ice across Blacksburg and surrounding...

Craving a big, juicy cheeseburger that hits the spot without wrecking your budget? Texas Tavern in downtown Roanoke has been delivering that exact promise since 1930, with 24 hour charm and prices that will make you do a double take. Step inside for a one of a kind time capsule where friendly banter, quick service,...