Roanoke VA

BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – The greater Lynchburg Area has been selected by the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) to host the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) Champions Cup and the DGPT Championship in 2026. These events will take place through a partnership with Bedford County and the City of Lynchburg. Officials say...

Blacksburg, Va. – Clouds and showers are expected to lift this afternoon across Virginia, making way for clearing skies and drier conditions to start the new week. Drivers and early risers, however, should prepare for an unusual September chill as nighttime temperatures dip well into the 40s in mountain valleys.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Looking for some breezy Saturday fun? Explore & Pour is set to be held at Explore Park on Saturday, September 13!. Explore Park will feature wine tastings and vendors, and The Solazo Band will be performing as well. The event will take place from 11...

"Best of the Rest" freestyle and butterflyer Ally Vernon has sent her verbal commitment to Virginia Tech for the fall of 2025. Current photo via Ally Vernon. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong...

Ferrum, Va. – The Southern Virginia University women's soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw on the road against Ferrum College on Tuesday evening. The Knights started slow, and Ferrum capitalized with a goal in the 21st minute to take an early lead. Despite trailing, Southern Virginia began to find their rhythm with a...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Hundreds of girls from across Virginia came together Sunday for an event focused on mental health and resilience. The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline hosted the second annual Operation H.E.R: Strong Minds, Strong Girls at the Berglund Center in Roanoke. The summit brought together more than...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: The woman was found safe, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL STORY: The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in searching for a missing woman. The sheriff’s office and Moneta Volunteer Fire Department responded Sunday,...

Two people face murder charges in connection with the shooting death of a man on August 3 in Roanoke. Jawward Saunders, 18, and his brother, God Saunders, 16, are facing first-degree murder and other charges, according to online court records and Roanoke Police. The brothers are charged with the fatal...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police are searching for a man after a fatal shooting Sunday, September 7. Police responded at 1:54 a.m. to a report of a shooting on the 5300 block of Williamson Road NE. The preliminary investigation determined two men and several others were arguing inside of a bar, according to...

BUCHANAN, Va. (WDBJ) - Beaver Dam Farm is celebrating 10 years of its Sunflower Festival. The 7@four crew went live Friday, September 5, 2025 for the fest’s preview day. Melissa and Logan spoke with vendors, tried the food, and checked out all the fun things to do. Watch the...