Roanoke VA

The Discovery Shop at Smith Mountain Lake has moved into its new location in Moneta where the shop's entire operation is now in one spot. The new location, which opened on April 10, is at 13374 Booker T. Washington Hwy, suite A in Moneta, in the strip mall accompanying Floor Source and Tropiko Pollo.

ROANOKE — When Virginia voters go to the polls by April 21, they will face a simple question: Should lawmakers be allowed to redraw congressional districts before the next census?. As Virginians prepare to cast a simple “yes” or “no” on a proposed redistricting plan, it’s becoming clear the...

Williamson Road, a tightly packed commercial thoroughfare in Roanoke, has been the site of numerous crashes in recent years. The post Controversial lane change test on Williamson Road had no substantial effect on traffic patterns, city says appeared first on Cardinal News .

What started as a seasonal decoration in Roanoke has become one of Virginia’s most cherished landmarks, proving that sometimes the best ideas are the ones that refuse to go away. The Mill Mountain Star was never supposed to be permanent, but try telling that to the thousands of people...

ROANOKE VALLEY, Va. (WFXR) – A long-anticipated reopening at The Homeplace restaurant is drawing excitement across the region. In a social media post, the business announces plans for an exclusive soft opening ahead of The Homeplace’s official debut. The restaurant is inviting a limited number of guests to take part in a preview dining experience, […]

Dutchie Jessee sits down with Montgomery Museum Executive Director Sherry Wyatt to explore how a vast frontier county formed in 1776 became the New River Valley community we know today. The post Podcast: 250 years of Montgomery County appeared first on Cardinal News .

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR)-Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors has approved a 2.9 percent increase in tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year. The tuition hike applies to both resident and non-resident undergraduate students. Room and board will increase by 6.7 percent to $15,032 annually ($950 increase). According to VT, its tuition increases have been below the rate […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Record heat is possible on Wednesday as high pressure at the upper levels of the atmosphere remains overhead. Roanoke and Lynchburg are expected to see high temperatures within a degree of previous records. Blacksburg is expected to exceed the prior record by three degrees. Danville is expected to tie. Temperatures will […]

ROANOKE, Va. – Don’t worry, the firetrucks and ambulances in Roanoke will still be red. But say goodbye to the white trim. It’s set to be replaced by dark gray reflective trim and lettering. It may sound subtle, but a survey of the staff indicated that there...

BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - The National D-Day Memorial is expected to host a few events on Saturday, April 25 for free, officials announced. An opportunity where kids and adults together can check out life at home and on the front lines during World War II. It’ll feature educational displays, demos, living historians, children’s acitivities, and special tours.