Indoor golf club opens up in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke has golf courses, but “Star City Golf Club” offers state-of-the-art simulators in a nice air conditioned spot and Tim Horne is proud to bring his business to one of our hometowns. “The golf course is a special place to me and I love...
Rasoul introduces bill to combat affordable housing shortage in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Housing affordability remains one of the top issues in the City of Roanoke, where supply of affordable housing units is still far outpaced by demand. Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul has introduced House Bill 181 in response, which if passed would give the city of Roanoke the ability to expand its...
Virginia Homeowners Alert: Basement Moisture Precautions for January 2026 in Richmond, Norfolk, and Roanoke
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. January is an important — and often underestimated — period for basement moisture concerns across Virginia. While winter cold may suggest fewer water issues, seasonal conditions can quietly increase the...
Virginia Tech researcher shares findings about lasting effects of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Research is underway at Virginia Tech that explores a new weight loss compound that has the potential to help people lose weight without exercise and retain muscle. Webster Santos is a lead researcher. Santos is a professor of chemistry and the Cliff and Agnes Lilly Faculty...
First Alert: Beneficial rain Friday into Saturday
We’ll continue to see increasing cloud cover as we head into the night tonight. However, rain will likely hold off, keeping us mostly dry through tomorrow morning. Still, this increased cloud cover will keep lows fairly mild, staying steady in the 40s. Eyeing Our Next Chance Of Rain. While...
Salem to host three-day rodeo championship
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The 2026 Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo is coming to Salem Civic Center Friday, January 9 and will conclude Sunday, January 11. The event will bring professional cowboys and cowgirls competing in various events such as bull riding, bare back riding, barrel racing and more. The International...
WATCH: Do Portugal Circus stops in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – The Circus has come to town as the “Do Portugal Circus” has set up its big top in the Valley View Mall parking lot. This is the first stop of 2026 and its first ever show in Roanoke. The circus is described as a combination of excellence and magic that will take you on a journey of laughter and...
Salem Fire and EMS Department receives new Stryker chairs to better serve the community
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – The Salem Fire and EMS Department received enough donations to purchase a new piece of equipment to serve the community better: the Stryker stair chair. These chairs help to bring patients who are unable to walk without assistance, or are bed-bound, downstairs in an emergency. “Our new stair chair...
Dave Walls introduced as WDBJ7 sports director
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Southwest Virginia TV veteran Dave Walls is WDBJ7’s new sports director, making his debut Thursday, January 8, 2026. Here is his bio from the WDBJ7 Meet the Team page:. Dave Walls joined the WDBJ7 team in January 2026 as Sports Director and is proud to...
New proposed Career & Technical Education center approved in Rocky Mount
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - With employment being a concern among young people, a new proposed Career & Technical Education Center in Rocky Mount has officially been given the green light. The center would provide hands-on training and real-world experience to prepare students for specific careers after graduation....

















