Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth on ICE, Crime Disparities in Four Quadrants, One City...
In our monthy Q&A series, Scott Booth sat down with The Roanoke Rambler to answer questions about the city's crime numbers - and he didn't duck others. Roanoke’s four quadrants reveal a deep and persistent divide. The city’s legacy of segregation continues to cast a long shadow, with access to education, job...
Grammy winner Billy Strings to perform in Roanoke this July
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Grammy Award-winning artist Billy Strings is making a stop at the Berglund Center in Roanoke as part of his summer tour. Strings is touring in support of his latest album, Highway Prayers, which is nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at the 68th Grammy Awards. The concert is scheduled for Tuesday,...
Roanoke residents feel the ongoing impact of winter storm
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - After days of snow and ice, many neighborhoods in Roanoke are still digging out. City crews continued working around the clock Tuesday, and residents tell WDBJ7 they are feeling the impact firsthand. For many people who live in Roanoke City, this storm wasn’t just an inconvenience,...
Fire crews put out goat barn fire
(WSET) — On Monday evening, the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department responded to a goat barn fire. This fire was on the 100 block of Stage Road, firefighters said. "This marks the third structure fire in recent days for our volunteers. Fortunately, all goats were able to escape and were unharmed - likely not their...
Multiple vehicles damaged in Salem garage fire
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Multiple vehicles were damaged in a garage fire Tuesday, January 27, according to Roanoke County Fire & Rescue. Firefighters responded at 5:55 p.m. to reports of a residential structure fire on the 6100 block of Poor Mountain Road, where heavy smoke was coming from a garage.
Virginia Weather Alert: Ice Risk As Thin Ice Fails To Support Adults – Roanoke
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia – As residents across the Commonwealth look for winter scenery and photo-worthy moments to share with family and friends, safety officials are urging caution around frozen ponds, lakes, rivers, and...
Day picked for Roanoke neighborhood plowing
ROANOKE, Va. – City crews will begin plowing neighborhood streets on Tuesday following a winter storm that created hazardous, icy conditions. City of Roanoke offices and the Oliver W. Hill Justice Center remained closed Monday. While the snowfall has ended, the lingering ice prompted the closures. Valley Metro was...
Snow-Covered Streets Leave Downtown Roanoke Businesses Empty
ROANOKE, VA – Local businesses in downtown Roanoke are grappling with significant revenue losses as a severe winter storm forced many establishments to modify their operations or close entirely. Popular breakfast and brunch spot Scrambled typically has around 100 customers on Tuesday. Instead, the breakfast hot spot...
No injuries reported after Roanoke Valley Metro bus collision with shed
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported after a bus collision with a shed on the 2300 block of Dunkirk Ave NE, according to Roanoke Police. RPD officers were dispatched to the scene of a bus crash in Roanoke at 6:42 a.m. on January 27, 2026. The owner of...
Roanoke, Va., takes two-tiered approach to finance deferred maintenance projects
Municipal maintenance issues can sometimes be swept under the rug as city officials deal with more pressing matters. But the new administration in Roanoke, Va., decided it was time to make a plan to address these issues and received approval for a two-tiered approach: an increase in the food and beverage tax and a...
