Roanoke VA

Let’s settle it: is this Virginia landmark actually worth the hype, or just a glowing light locals use to impress visitors? That question lingers until the drive up Mill Mountain answers it. Rising above the Roanoke Valley, the massive star dominates the skyline, visible for miles as it shifts...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness may have to shut down some services after the city issued zoning violations to The Least of These Ministry following complaints from neighboring property owners and businesses. A place to use the restroom is a luxury many don’t have,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Lou Gramm, the original lead singer of Foreigner, will headline the opening night of Festival In The Park 2026 Friday, May 22 at Elmwood Park in Roanoke. The festival “celebrates music, art, and community every spring,” according to organizers. The weekend will include live performances, local...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Rocky Mount man has been arrested in connection to the death of his brother in Franklin County, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. 43-year-old Terry Shawn Hodges was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree murder; Hodges is being held in...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A new K9 team is now protecting kids in Franklin County. School Resource Officer Deputy Chad Huston is the handler for the Franklin County Sheriff's Office's new K9, Tilly. The 14-month-old yellow Labrador retriever has a special focus: to keep schools safe. K9 Tilly...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A fox in southwestern Roanoke was confirmed to have rabies, the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts announced Thursday, March 26. The rabies-infested fox was found near the crossroads of Beechwood Dr. and Roberts Rd. Health officials recommend these procedures to help prevent the spread...

SHAWSVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A train stopped in the middle of its tracks had people trapped and blocked out of their Shawsville neighborhood for 15 hours last weekend. Those living in the community say it’s not the first time this has happened, but it is the longest a train has ever been stalled.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s like a reunion on Here at Home. With Jean Jadhon and Joe Dashiell filling in on the anchor desk, we thought it would be fun to continue the reunion and bring in our former colleague and friend, none other than Robin Reed. Reed is...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - One of the best things about Hometown Eats is finding a place that serves food and fun. They have both at a spot in Roanoke and you don’t even need to be good at pool to enjoy. We’re racking ‘em at Wolf’s Den Billiards for this week’s Hometown Eats!

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – An inmate was found unresponsive in her cell while in the custody of Western Virginia Regional Jail (WVRJ). On the afternoon of March 24, 2026, Inmate Destiny Swain, 27, received emergency lifesaving measures from WVRJ security and medical staff. They immediately initiated CPR and...