Road closures expected Saturday Oct. 10 for Salem Half Marathon
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The City of Salem announced upcoming road closures in preparation for the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Please be aware that road closures will start happening throughout the City at 5:00 a.m. East Main Street (College Avenue to Academy Street) 5:00 a.m. -...
Remembering longtime Roanoke Tribune publisher and civic leader Claudia Whitworth
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Claudia Whitworth, the civic leader and longtime publisher of the Roanoke Tribune, has died. Members of her family confirm she passed away Thursday at the age of 98. Whitworth spent most of her 98 years in the newspaper business, and more than 50 at the helm...
Rocky Mount officials and legislators disagree over funding for neighborhood, sometimes blocked by trains
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) — Residents of Rocky Mount’s Highland Hills/Diamond Avenue neighborhood have one way in and out, and the entrance crosses railroad tracks. Delays caused by trains could leave residents stuck, and community members have joined with the NAACP to seek funding for a fix. Sen....
Roanoke man found guilty of 2024 murder outside hotel
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — A Roanoke jury has convicted a 34-year-old man of second-degree murder and using a firearm in the commission of murder in the December 2024 killing of Rafael Perez-Naranjo, prosecutors said. Juan Quontell Welton was found guilty following a two-day trial held Monday and Tuesday in...
Community groups deliver six beds to Habitat for Humanity home
ROANOKE Va. (WFXR) – About two and half years ago, Sidney Moss says he and his wife applied for Habitat for Humanity. Since then he’s helped build other homes, eventually built his home, and now he’s watching his son KJ help build something of his own. “It’s a nice thing for the kids, for them […]
Supporters speak out on proposed Fotheringay housing development in Elliston
ELLISTON, Va. (WDBJ) - A rezoning request that would allow up to 349 homes on the historic Fotheringay property in Elliston goes before the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors next week. The proposal has drawn pushback from some residents and groups like the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy, which has raised concerns about traffic, flooding, and the loss of rural character.
Roanoke region remains in emergency drought conditions despite rain in other areas
Despite cooling temperatures and repeated rain storms in central and northern portions of Virginia that have eased the drought conditions that were pervasive in the late spring and summer, Roanoke and the surrounding region is still experiencing emergency drought conditions. According to the latest drought indicators, Campbell, Halifax, Charlotte, and Pittsylvania counties are in […]
Roanoke region remains in emergency drought conditions despite rain in other areas
Despite cooling temperatures and repeated rain storms in central and northern portions of Virginia that have eased the drought conditions that were pervasive in the late spring and summer, Roanoke and the surrounding region is still experiencing emergency drought conditions. According to the latest drought indicators
Its open enrollment time again for Medicare – so do your home work
Medicare Part D prescription drug plan pricing will increase for some in 2027, and some drugs could be switched to higher-priced “tiers” with higher co-pays. With open enrollment starting October 15 and running through December 7, a senior advocate says do your homework. Open enrollment is also a time to shop for healt
Angels of Assisi to host $50 pop-up adoption event on Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. – If you’re looking for a four-legged member to add to your family, Angels of Assisi is set to hold a special Pop-Up Adoption Event on Saturday, just in time for Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1...
