Roanoke VA

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.

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 […]

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

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

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...

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SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – Red, white, and blue will soon cover the landscape at American Legion Field in Salem as hundreds of American flags will be displayed and will offer a community space for remembering local heroes. The Salem Field of Honor display, organized by the Salem Rotary Club Foundation, features hundreds of U.

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) — Residents of a Rocky Mount neighborhood with more than 600 people say Diamond Avenue’s bridge is their only way in and out, and they worry about what could happen if it fails or a train blocks the road during an emergency. “I can...

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $114,455 in grants to two adaptive sports programs in Virginia, including one in Roanoke. The funding is part of $16 million in grants that were awarded to 91 organizations across the country to support adaptive sports programs for Veterans and active-duty service members.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police say the city is safer after three-quarters of the year, though the city is approaching last year’s homicide total. Overall crime is down 14% compared to the same time last year. Police gave an update Wednesday on crime during a quarterly crime stats...