Roanoke VA

Roanoke, VA – The heat wave last week definitely had a negative impact on this week’s drought update. With the scorching temperatures came increased evaporation rates, leading to parts of Southside and the New River Valley worsening in conditions. We did see improvements in the Richmond Metro area,...

Those figures come from the tech company's annual environmental report. Here's what else it says. The post By water use, Google’s Botetourt site would be its 8th largest data center complex in the world appeared first on Cardinal News .

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BLACKSBURG, Va. – The mother of a Virginia Tech graduate student killed by a Blacksburg police officer is suing the town and the officer for $3 million, claiming he was driving more than 50 miles per hour over the speed limit when his cruiser struck and killed her son.

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Council unanimously passed a new ordinance Monday setting rules for where and how data centers can be built — getting ahead of potential development before any project is ever proposed. The move comes as data centers continue to expand across Southwest Virginia, including...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Western Virginia Water Authority is implementing voluntary water use restrictions for Roanoke and surrounding communities beginning Thursday, July 9, 2026. As outlined in its contingency plan, the Authority issued the voluntary conservation restrictions for the following areas:. City of Roanok

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Sip easy, Hokies. Blacksburg has placed among the nation’s top five college towns for tap water quality, according to a new study released this week from ZeroWater Technology. In a report from water filtration company, Culligan, Virginia Tech’s hometown ranks third on a list of 50 college towns

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Staff from Bedford County are working to help Seiontec subscribers find alternative internet service providers after the company abruptly announced it was ceasing operations on July 6. County staff learned from subscribers that Seiontec Systems, an internet service provider, had announced i

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Area singers with a passion for barbershop music are invited to join the Roanoke non-profit, Virginia Blend Barbershop Chorus. The cappella performance group currently has around 20 members. It is the Roanoke chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. “When you hear really good barbershop music, th

SALEM, Va. – The Salem fair is still going strong for its second week, and Wednesday is Sock Night!. If you’re looking to get a discounted wristband and help a good cause, bring in two pairs of new socks to benefit the Rescue Mission of Roanoke and Mrs. Dorsey’s Clothes Closet in Salem!