1 dead, another injured following family dispute in Salem, police say
SALEM, Va. (WSET) — One person is dead and another is injured following a family dispute in Salem on Tuesday, according to law enforcement. Around 4:48 p.m., officers with the Salem Police Department arrived at a residence in the 600 block of Pyrtle Drive after responding to a related report of "shots fired" in the southern quadrant of the city.
🐱 Friendly Cats Waiting for Adoption in Roanoke
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? These sweet cats in Roanoke, VA are ready to find their forever homes. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give. Color: Black & White (Tuxedo)
RoVa Labs is “the next step” in the valley’s biotech ecosystem
Roanoke City’s Director of Economic Development calls the five year journey from visioning to securing the funds and then remodeling what is now the RoVa Labs building a “labor of love.” Marc Nelson is Director of Economic Development for the City of Roanoke, which has announced a memorandum of understanding with Carilion Clinic on establishing a biotech incubator in a building Carilion still owns...
Blue Ridge Marathon brings in runners from over 40 states
ROANOKE, Va. – This weekend, runners from across the country will be coming to Roanoke to take part in the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon. Races consist of a double marathon, marathon, relay marathon, 10K and the “America’s Slowest 5K.” The 5K is designed to act as a final recovery jog.
Franklin County school leaders say no to 4-day school week
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Franklin County School Board is no longer looking into moving the division to a four-day school week. During the board's monthly meeting Monday night, the school board gave consensus to the administration that they did not want to look into making the switch from a five-day school week to a four-day week one.
Voyant Beauty to close Roanoke plant, lay off about 95
The company, which manufactures personal care products, did not provide a reason for the closure in a notice sent to state officials. The post Voyant Beauty to close Roanoke plant, lay off about 95 appeared first on Cardinal News .
Forgotten ticket turns into $100K surprise for Virginia woman
Woman nearly tosses away life changing lottery ticket Rocky Mount,
Former Virginia Tech Guard Jaden Schutt Commits to Kansas State
Jaden Schutt joins Kansas State, reuniting with former Virginia Tech teammate Brandon Rechsteiner.
Inside police training: How officers prepare for use-of-force decisions
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia State Police are investigating after a deadly officer involved shooting in Christiansburg. It happened Sunday night after a domestic dispute call. This is the second law enforcement involved shooting in our area in less than a week. As we’ve reported, a Henry County deputy shot...
Franklin County considering two tax rate increases
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Franklin County is considering increasing both its real estate and meals tax rates to help the county keep up with inflation and meet the needs of Franklin County Public Schools. The proposed increases have county residents concerned. The county is proposing an increase of up...

















