Roanoke VA

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Central Virginia has become a growing hub for disc golf, drawing top talent and international fans as major tournaments continue to tee off across the region. That momentum was on full display Sunday as the final round of the Professional Disc Golf Association’s Champions...

Both have been hot-button issues in the city in recent years. Several city council members asked that they be brought back up for discussion, based on resident input. The post Roanoke planning commission to hold public hearing on possible changes to zoning code, Evans Spring plan appeared first on Cardinal News .

Beautiful weather aside, we need rain. The latest drought monitor continues to show a growing concern with severe drought expanding west across our hometowns. The National Weather Service has issued an Enhanced Fire Danger for our region today. Meaning even a small spark could cause a forest fire. Ise extreme caution while outside.

A man was fatally shot by officers after he pulled a gun as police responded to a domestic dispute call in Christiansburg, according to the Christiansburg Police Department. According to the Christiansburg Police Department, officers were called to the 300 block of Miller Street Southeast just before 7:40 p.m. for a report of a domestic dispute. When they got to the scene, officers...

VINTON, Va. (WFXR) – America’s 250th birthday is just around the corner, and Vinton will celebrate with its 71st annual Dogwood Festival. Festivities start on Friday, April 24 with a pre-festival nighttime concert by Camel City Yacht club. Visitors can listen to lively 70s and 80s jams and enjoy various food options among the town’s […]

UE students and faculty build 18 yard barns for future Habitat homes.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – A bus driver was charged after a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County, Virginia State Police said. VSP said the crash occurred on Thursday around 7:32 a.m. on Route 122 just south of Burnt Chimney Road. An investigation found that a sedan was stopped and waiting to make a left turn, when it was struck by a school bus from...

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Despite allowing just 4 hits on Saturday, wild pitching and missed offensive opportunities doomed the Salem Ridgeyaks in a 6-3 loss to the Wilson Warbirds at Carilion Clinic Field. Salem (6-2) struck out 11 batters on the mound, but also allowed 11 walks. Christian Foutch (L,...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – On Sunday, April 12 at 1 a.m., a fatal car crash occurred in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police. The vehicle, a 2010 Ford F-250, ran off the left side of the roadway and hit a tree while traveling south on Rocky Ford Road. The crash scene is located […]

MONETA, Va. (WSET) — Firefighters worked quickly to put out a brush fire on Saturday that was threatening homes near Smith Mountain Lake. According to the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department, crews were first dispatched to SanMarcos Court for the brush fire. When firefighters arrived, they found flames actively spreading...