Large sinkhole blocks Roanoke roadway, exposing water main
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- City officials in Roanoke have blocked off a section of roadway after a large sinkhole was discovered. The sinkhole is located at the intersection of Link Street and Maplelawn Avenue NE. A snow removal employee found it in the early morning hours on Tuesday, December 9. According to officials,...
Amtrak adjusting Northeast Regional schedule to accommodate bridge construction
People accustomed to catching a morning train to Washington, D.C., and other points north will have to make some adjustments in the next few years as Amtrak makes service changes while a key construction project is underway. In December 2019, then-Gov. Ralph Northam announced an investment of $3.7 billion in...
Cold temperatures continue with a chance for more snow
ROANOKE, Va. – Wind chill is the big story for the day, with the real feel staying in the 20s for most of the region. Cold air sticks around the day, but winds slowly fall off as we go hour by hour. Our next weathermaker moves into town later...
Botetourt County garage fire leaves one with severe burns
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- First res[ponders in Botetourt County said one person was taken to the hospital with severe burns in a garage fire. According to the Troutville Volunteer Fire Department, crews responded to the scene in Fincastle shortly before 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10. The roof of the...
Salem Parks and Recreation offers Santa phone calls for kids 7 and under
Looking to add a little extra sparkle to your child’s Christmas this year? The City of Salem Parks and Recreation Department is offering a chance for kids to receive a magical phone call from Santa himself. [RELATED: 2025 Christmas events, parades in Southwest, Central Virginia]. The department is offering...
Bedford County Special Operations Command helps fallen horse
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Crews helped a horse that fell in a pasture in the Town of Bedford, according to Bedford County Special Operations Command. Thursday, December 11, 2025, crews from Bedford, Boonsboro, and Forest worked together help a horse near Peaks Rd. With the help of a veterinarian, crews...
Bubba’s 33 shares holiday meal ideas
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - This year, you might be interested in trying something new to impress your guests for the holidays. Managing Partner Jaryck Daigle with Bubba’s 33 shares recipe ideas with 7@four.
Salvation Army in Roanoke needs volunteers for Angel Tree Program
ROANOKE, Va. – 10 News has teamed up once again with the Salvation Army to help with their Angel Tree program! Now, they need community volunteers to help sort presents. Volunteers are needed this week and next week to prepare for the distribution of presents. The Salvation Army of...
State of the County highlights Explore Park’s role in Roanoke County’s future growth and...
ROANOKE CO., Va. – Roanoke County’s vision for growth is taking shape, with Explore Park at the center of ambitious development plans unveiled during Wednesday’s State of the County Address at Green Ridge Recreation Center, which drew more than 300 attendees. Board Chair David Radford announced several...
Roanoke County Public Schools receive strong ratings in statewide School Quality Profiles report
Roanoke, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released the 2025 edition of the Virginia School Quality Profiles on December 10, offering a comprehensive view of how public schools are performing across the commonwealth. The profiles provide detailed insights into academic achievement, school safety,...
