Suspect pleads guilty to setting Danville councilman on fire
DALEVILLE, Va. (WSET) — There's a new update in the burn attack case involving Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler and the suspect, Shotsie Buck-Hayes. On Thursday, Buck-Hayes pleaded guilty to aggravated malicious wounding and attempted first-degree murder. About two weeks ago, he had pleaded not guilty, but in his hearing on April 16, he changed his plea to guilty.
Bedford Town Council’s revised parking fines take hold
The Town of Bedford has updated its parking fines, which are now in effect, and the fines for violating parking notices can be found in the image provided.
Driver killed in Bedford County crash
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - One person was killed in a crash in Bedford County Thursday morning, accordoing to Virginia State Police. The crash occurred at 10:26 a.m. April 16, 2026, between two vehicles. The driver who died was pulling out from Fork Lane/Lover’s Lane and was hit by a...
Remembrance Day at Virginia Tech to honor 32 shooting victims
Ceremonies were hosted by Virginia Tech on Thursday to remember the 32 students and faculty members killed on campus on April 16, 2007. “They ranged in age from 18 to 76 and represented a variety of academic areas and faith and ethnic groups,” said portions of a statement listed on Tech’s We Remember webpage dedicated to the victims that provides a catalog of photos...
VT softball transfer has temporary injunction for eligibility denied
MONTGOMERY Co., Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech graduate senior Bre Warren has been denied a temporary injunction that would have allowed her to finally suit up for the Hokies softball team. As previously reported, Warren transferred from South Carolina to Virginia Tech this past offseason, but was ruled by the...
Rail Yard Dawgs emphasizing identity ahead of semifinal matchup
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are just a handful of wins away from raising a new banner in the Berglund Center, and if they continue to play like they did this past week, they’ll be partying like it’s 2023. The Dawgs are buzzing, having outscored Birmingham 13-1 over...
Ambulance Delays Ease in VA as New Units Arrive; Six for Roanoke, Three Each...
The City of Roanoke is rolling out six new ambulances this month after facing years-long delays tied to supply chain issues and manufacturing slowdowns, according to WSLS. Fire Chief David Hoback said some of the units were originally ordered in 2022 but only recently arrived, now built on 2026 chassis due to the extended wait.
Roanoke delays recycling pickup due to driver shortage
The city hopes to return to regular service by Monday. The post Roanoke delays recycling pickup due to driver shortage appeared first on Cardinal News .
City of Roanoke says citizens “split in half” regarding Williamson Road changes
For the past six months, Williamson Road has seen the number of travel lanes go down and a center turn lane has been added in an effort to reduce travel speeds and lower the number of crashes. A survey called Envision Williamson Road has also been gathering information from residents...
Bedford County schools hiring bus drivers for 2026-2027 term
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- School administrators in Bedford County are looking to hire bus drivers for the 2026-2027 term. A Bus Driver Recruitment Fair is slated for Saturday, May 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Bedford County Public Schools (BCPS) Administrative Office, located at 311 S. Bridge Street in Bedford. BCPS offers […]

















