Roanoke council sends zoning amendments to fourth review, after being told that creates problems
A council majority feels more work on a plan is important enough for an understaffed planning department. The post Roanoke council sends zoning amendments to fourth review, after being told that creates problems appeared first on Cardinal News .
Callaway motorcyclist dies in Botetourt County crash
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A motorcyclist, from Callaway, was found dead in a crash on Interstate 81 in Botetourt County on Tuesday evening, according to Virginia State Police. Troopers responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident that occurred on the north side of I-81, a half-mile south of...
Roanoke tightens rules on where new vape shops can open
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City Council is moving to make it harder for new vape and tobacco shops to set up near places where kids gather, after concerns that young people are gaining access to vaping products, synthetic marijuana, cannabis and kratom. “A lot of our youth are getting...
$2,927,304 DOT Grant for VT Montgomery Executive Airport
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the following grant to an airport in Virginia’s Ninth District:. $2,927,304 to the Virginia Tech Montgomery Regional Airport Authority to rehabilitate existing apron pavement and paved taxiway at Virginia Tech Montgomery Execu
Lake & More Weekly Calendar: July 8th – 14th
Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities of Moneta, Huddleston, Goodview, Hardy, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney, Penhook and Union Hall. Submit a brief paragraph about your event
First Alert: Steamy With Scattered Afternoon Storms Into This Weekend
Temperatures into this evening are bringing the warmth and mugginess. Lows tonight only cool down to the 60s and 70s. As afternoon/evening showers continue, so does a flood watch for our eastern hometowns until midnight tonight. Any thunderstorm this evening will contain very heavy rain, that could lead to quick runoff
Virginia Tech Hokies News: Karma strikes again, returning to former roots, more
In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies news, Mike Young and bringing his team to Wofford for a preseason scrimmage in October and more.
Roanoke County fire & rescue crews thank battalion chief after 33 years of service
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department is thanking a battalion chief after 33 years of service. According to officials, after 33 years of service, Battalion Chief Danny Irvin has decided to hang up the helmet and enjoy retirement. "From posing outside of Burger...
311 to headline Budweiser Summer Series at Roanoke’s Elmwood Park
Multi-platinum rock band 311 will headline the Budweiser Summer Series at Elmwood Park on Friday, Sept. 25. The performance is part of a seasonal concert lineup that brings national touring acts to the heart of downtown Roanoke. Indie-pop group Beach Weather will open the show, which is sponsored in part...
Furry Friends: Diamond is a shining star!
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, July 7, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) brought Diamond to the WFXR News Studio. Diamond is a sweet 7-year-old girl with
