Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. — An Austrian-based skincare and nutrition company is establishing its U.S. headquarters in Roanoke, bringing an $85 million investment and more than 400 new jobs to the region. Ringana, which describes itself as a farm-to-product company focused on environmentally friendly skincare and nutritional product

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A study conducted in Switzerland found that people with less wealth tend to have reduced mobility and physical function in old age compared to wealthier people. In some cases, researchers found that poorer people aged 15 years faster. The study’s authors said the reasons for the gap are not clear,

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – WFXR's George Noleff enjoys everything outdoors. So, when he sees other people having a blast on the water, he wants them to share their photos of Big Ol'Fish!. If you have a photo or video of your Big Ol' Fish, share them with George, and...

ROANOKE, Va. – Long before Roanoke was even a city, one family business was already putting down roots. Oakey’s Funeral Service is celebrating 160 years of serving the Roanoke Valley — a milestone that predates the city itself. “Oakey’s is 1866; Roanoke came in 1882, I believe,”...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Students across Roanoke County returned to class for the first day of school, with thousands filling hallways, meeting teachers and settling into a new academic year. At Burlington Elementary, students spent the morning finding their classrooms and getting acquainted with their new surroundings —

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The City of Myrtle Beach has named its next police chief, and the result does not leave Roanoke City with a vacancy. According to our sister station in Myrtle Beach, WBTW, the city has named Frederick Chambers as its next police chief. Roanoke City Chief of Police Scott Booth was one […]

ROANOKE, Va. – In less than a month, the now mostly open space will be filled with all kinds of outdoor gear ready for sale to the public. But right now, it’s just the bones of the project. Bones that reflect the heritage and spirit of Black Dog Salvage, which still operates on the other side of the property.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Veterinarians in Roanoke, including Emergency Veterinary & Specialty Services of Roanoke, say they are seeing several cases of feline panleukopenia right now, a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease in cats caused by the feline panleukopenia virus, also called feline parvovirus. Signs of

An exhibit currently at the Harrison Museum of African American Culture in Roanoke explores how in the antebellum era, freedom from slavery often came with strings attached. The post An enslaved man in Roanoke County was once given 10 years to raise the money to buy his freedom — or risk seeing his family sold at auct

SALEM, Va. (WSET) — With the first day of school approaching in Salem, district leaders say they are expanding security technology and tightening policies aimed at keeping students focused in class. Salem City Schools will start on Aug. 18. Superintendent Dr. Curtis Hicks said student and staff safety remains...