Bedford fire crews worked to battle fires
(WSET) — Bedford fire crews were busy battling fires on Friday. The fire department said they logged nine runs for the day on Friday, which included a working fire on VA Byway and a brush fire on Thaxton School Road. Just after 11 a.m., units were called to the...
Virginia Weather Update: Warming Trend Builds Through Tuesday With Dry Conditions
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, Virginia – A stretch of quiet and increasingly mild weather is settling in across southwest Virginia and the southern Appalachians, offering a noticeable warm-up after recent cold conditions....
Fire breaks out early morning on Franklin Road, impacts Roanoke Exchange, other nearby businesses
ROANOKE, Va. – A fire erupted just before 3:45 a.m. at a strip mall on Franklin Road on Friday, disrupting nearby businesses, including Roanoke Exchange. Firefighters were quick to respond. When the first crew arrived, flames were already visible coming from one of the businesses. They immediately called for backup...
No injuries reported in Roanoke apartment fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported in an apartment fire Saturday, January 3, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. Firefighters responded at 9:40 a.m. to reports of a fire in an apartment building on the 1500 block of Bluemont Ave, where black smoke was coming from a window. Crews found...
An Insider’s Guide to Spring & Summer Adventures
The story below is a preview from our January/February 2026 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. In Virginia’s Blue Ridge, you’re never far from your next great adventure. Pete Eshelman is the director of Roanoke Outside, an economic development initiative of the Roanoke Regional...
Arts & Energy: The Creative Vision of Vibrant Communities
The story below is a preview from our January/February 2026 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. In a region like ours, you’ll never have an excuse to be bored!. Douglas Jackson is a development specialist with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. After...
Night to Shine to be held in February for those with disabilities to celebrate...
ROANOKE, Va. – Shopping for a prom dress is an experience that many people never forget. One local group is working to make sure individuals of all abilities get that opportunity. Night to Shine is an annual event for people with disabilities to have a dance where they feel...
Roanoke protesters speak out against U.S. involvement in Venezuela
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A small group of protesters gathered Saturday at Elmwood Park at the intersection of Elm and Jefferson, voicing concern over recent developments in Venezuela and the role the United States is playing overseas. The demonstration came just hours after a U.S. policy announcement regarding...
A Homecoming and a New Chapter
The story below is from our January/February 2026 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. The Roanoker welcomes our new publisher, who has significant roots in our community. As I sit down to write this note, I can’t help but reflect on how life has come full...
Pinpoint Weather: Cold rain Saturday; better Sunday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Cloudy skies stick around tonight as winds relax, and low temperatures fall into the low-to-mid 30s for most. Tomorrow will be colder as high temperatures only reach into the lower 40s under cloudy skies. Cold rain will be possible for some as well. A low-pressure system will pass by to our...
