Roanoke VA

On Tuesday, March 3rd, the Proud Patriots of SML held their regular monthly meeting in Moneta. Members said they were honored to host John Long, Director of Education at the National D-Day Memorial, as the guest speaker. "His compelling presentation included an overview of the history of D-day and the memorial itself."

FRANKLIN CO., Va. – Franklin County is a part of our area with a rich history and a new one-of-a-kind pageant is happening this year to honor the county’s history of moonshine making. “We’re the moonshine capital of the world, so why not? It’s part of the fabric...

TROUTVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Residents of a Daleville house are without a home after a fire Tuesday night. The Troutville Volunteer Fire Department and Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department were called to the home on Tinker Mill Road, according to Fincastle VFD. Crews got the fire under control and remained on...

A winter rated “severe” to “extreme” in one data matrix yields the floor to almost summerlike warmth as March begins. The post Spring marches in proudly: Some 80s temperatures likely by weekend appeared first on Cardinal News .

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Tuesday night, another shooting happened in Roanoke as police try to prevent more violence after an onslaught of shootings. While Roanoke officials are calling 2023 the deadliest year on record, 2026 may be coming close as six deadly shootings have occurred since the beginning of the year.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As the City of Roanoke is on a historically violent pace to start 2026, Roanoke Police have their newest tool to try and help solve these crimes. The Operations and Crime Control Center, which opened in July 2025. Over 1,000 cameras. That’s how many RPD said...

CHECK, VA – February 25, 2026 — Less than one week before ticket prices increase for FloydFest 26~Daydream, Across-the- Way Productions, Inc. and Blue Cow Arts Foundation, Inc. add 12 new artists to its marquee, as well as unveil the initial By-Day Schedules, for FloydFest 26~Daydream, the latest annual offering of...

Plus: Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance hires director of innovation. Annual "Brain School" coming next week. RBTC hosts AI event. The post Tech briefs: Virginia Office of Broadband announces leadership changes appeared first on Cardinal News .

BOTETOURT CO., Va. – Residents and local leaders in Botetourt County are once again raising questions about transparency and public involvement as the community navigates major development projects, including a proposed Google data center and the Rocky Forge Wind Project. Austen Schwend, who ran last year for the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke is considering recommendations to lower its budget deficit from $18.9 million to $5.1 million. The City Budget Team recommends it: Mayor Joe Cobb says those vacant positions would be spread across departments. A big chunk of this deficit is because revenue from property and...