Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Nearly two weeks ago, Roanoke lost a beloved local musician and handyman. John Smiley, known as the ‘Urban Hobo’, died on Father’s Day at the age of 82. For years, people walking the Roanoke Greenway could hear the sounds of John Smiley’s music...

Flash floods swept through parts of Southwest Virginia on Thursday, soaking communities from Radford to Botetourt County and leaving behind a mess city crews are still cleaning up. In Radford alone, more than 3.5 inches of rain fell in just one afternoon, overwhelming drains and creeks. The downpour forced several...

BUCHANAN, Va. – The first day of Buchanan’s Community Carnival wrapped up Thursday night. The annual event is back for its 71st year. There’s food, including their famous hand-cut fries, as well as rides, games, and a live band every night. “People come from all over and...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - We’ve dealt with extreme, scorching temperatures this week. So far this year, we’ve seen more heat-related emergency room visits compared to this same time last year. The Virginia Department of Health reports last summer more than 3,200 people here in the commonwealth visited emergency...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Bedford County Special Operations Command saved a home from collapsing after intense rain on Thursday, June 26, according to rescue crews. Crews responded to a call of a ‘structural collapse’ in Bedford County caused by intense rainfall. They were able to save the...

WRIC 8 News reported that 10 students from Washington County Public Schools were on a tour at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 when an accident occurred.

BEDFORD, Va. – The Bedford Police Department said they are currently searching for suspects following the theft of wheels and tires that occurred during the overnight hours of June 18. BPD said they responded to the Berglund Ford on June 19 for a larceny complaint. Upon investigation, officers found...

ROANOKE, Va. – Residents looking for ways to celebrate Independence Day can enjoy the annual Freedom Festival and Fireworks and the Four on the Fourth race at the Vinton War Memorial. On July 3, the Freedom Festival kicks off at 4 p.m. at River’s Edge Park with a lineup...

ROANOKE, Va. – More evening showers and storms are in the forecast with the activity winding down as we get closer to midnight. After that, some fog will form. It will be a mild and muggy night...and that will lead to another hot and humid day on Friday. Temperatures will reach the lower 90s...not as hot as we have...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is launching a rewards program. Cathrine Marston, Director of Retail Store Support, joined us on Here @ Home to tell us how “Very Important Giver” will work. Watch the interview for more information.