Roanoke VA

SALEM, Va. – A raccoon found in the Salem area has tested positive for rabies, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Health officials say the raccoon was discovered on Aug. 26 near Green Ridge Road and Dalewood Avenue. To help prevent the spread of rabies, health officials urge...

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – Bassett quarterback Micah Ryan’s touchdown scramble helps the Bengals to a 25-21 win over Franklin County to earn the play of the week for week 1.

The VHSL denied realignment appeals from Patrick Henry and Grayson County, setting up classification changes beginning with the 2027-28 school year.

Roanoke, VA – This September, during Hunger Action Month, Feeding Southwest Virginia is joining the nationwide Feeding America network in calling on Southwest Virginia to Play Your Part. As the cost of essentials like groceries and energy continue to put pressure on household budgets, everyone can take action to help e

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority is using National Preparedness Month in September to encourage residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste. RVRA serves the City of Roanoke, the City of Salem, Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton by managing two trash transfer stations and...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- A Franklin County man faces up to 20 years in prison after entering into a plea agreement to possession of child sex abuse material (CSAM). According to federal prosecutors, Kevin Michael Robinson, 28, of Wirtz, pleaded guilty in 2018 at a military court-martial to various child sexual expl

BOONES MILL, Va. — Franklin County Board of Supervisors member Mike Meredith says he is staying in office, reversing an announcement two weeks ago that he was resigning. Meredith posted on Facebook at 8 a.m. Wednesday saying he plans to remain on the board. He said his August 18 resignation statement was made “under du

Tucked into the Allegheny Mountains sits a park where cell signals fade away and a calm lake sits framed by ridgelines in every direction. Anglers cast for stocked trout, families drift across the water in rented paddle boats, and hikers climb switchbacks that reward the effort with wide views. There...

SALEM, Va. – Wawa has arrived in the Roanoke Valley, and the first 250 customers through the doors will receive a free T-shirt!. The new location is at 1941 W Main Street in Salem, and it opens on Thursday at 8 a.m. The location held “Taste of Wawa” on...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - High school athletes across Roanoke County are practicing and playing in some of the hottest conditions of the year, adding pressure on those responsible for keeping them safe. Hidden Valley High School Athletic Director Scott Weaver said schools are working to balance safety with preparati