Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office discusses school zone speeding
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As we go deeper into the school year, the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office wants to remind folks to slow down while in school zones. We spoke with one of their school resource officers, who discussed the importance of respecting school zones. In just the first...
Three people arrested following drug bust at Virginia hotel
VIRGINIA — Three people are facing multiple drug and firearm charges following a bust at a local hotel, police announced Monday. According to the Wytheville Police Department and the Claytor Lake Regional Drug Task Force, the arrests stemmed from a trespassing complaint at the Spark by Hilton hotel on Sunday,...
Researchers at Virginia Tech look deeper into Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Virginia Tech are looking into how two areas in the brain affects memory, special navigation and potentially Alzheimer's disease.
Roanoke real estate: A seller’s market
SALEM, Va. – If you’re looking to sell your home in the Roanoke area, now is the time to do that, according to Damon Gettier and Associates, Realtors. Homes are selling for an average of $420,000 as of July, marking an increase of about $56,000 from the previous year, according to recent data from the Roanoke Valley...
10 Best Farm-To-Table Restaurants In Virginia
Virginia is a mecca for farm-to-table dining, and if you want to sample some of this fantastic fare, here are the best farm-to-table restaurants in the state.
5 evacuated from boat on Smith Mountain Lake after fire; none injured: Officials
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — Five people were safely evacuated from a boat on Smith Mountain Lake over the weekend after a fire, according to officials. According to the Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire Rescue, crews were dispatched out to the lake on Saturday for the report of a vessel fire.
Grown Here at Home: Troutville shop sells more than just honey; it’s healing
TROUTVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Bee Still Farm -- the name is a nod to more than just the bees that produce the honey for the products sold inside the shop in Troutville. It points to a Bible verse in Psalms, “Be still and know that I am God.”. Owner...
Roanoke will consider adding nearly 200 townhouses off Brandon Avenue
Roanoke officials will consider a proposal that could bring nearly 200 new townhouses to the landlocked city. Roanoke has been looking for ways to expand its housing options, with council members even voting to open up the city's zoning ordinance to give developers more options. Now, a firm known for its apartments...
Suspect in Isaac Cunningham murder case sentenced
ROANOKE, Va. – Daydrian Martin, the juvenile who pleaded guilty to the murder of 15-year-old Isaac Cunningham, has learned his fate. Martin was sentenced to 40 years, with 15 years suspended, meaning he will serve 25 years. He must serve 10 years of probation after completing his sentence. As...
Salem City Council to consider permit for outdoor area, live music at reopening Dilly...
The market is opening in just a couple of weeks with a new owner, who plans to offer grilled and smoked food and live music outside. The post Salem City Council to consider permit for outdoor area, live music at reopening Dilly Dally appeared first on Cardinal News .