Roanoke VA

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Firefighters responded to two serious crashes on Forest Road on Tuesday, one of which was fatal, according to firefighters. The first crash happened just after noon in the 7300 block of Forest Road. Emergency crews arrived to find a head-on collision with injuries. Both lanes...

Blacksburg, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has announced the creation of a new natural area preserve in Montgomery County. The newly designated preserve, called Eastern Divide, is the 68th addition to Virginia’s Natural Area Preserve system and covers nearly 34 acres near the...

We are spotlighting the winners of Beauty Launchpad's 25 Under 50K contest for 2025, sponsored by SalonCentric. Here, you will get to know Marlee Coles (@marleedidthat), a texture hair expert and master stylist based out of Ulta Beauty in Roanoke, VA. Q&A with Marlee. Beauty Launchpad (BLP): What is a...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around bedford..

Following unexpected flooding in Moore Hall early last week, students were relocated to Chapman Hall for the time being. The evacuation began suddenly, leaving students to act as quickly as possible to try and save and salvage their belongings. Despite the chaos, many students said they were grateful for the support...

The Town of Rocky Mount will hold its annual leaf pickup from November 10, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Residents should place leaves at the edge of their property, near the street or sidewalk. Do not block sidewalks, streets, or storm drains.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – General Jason Miyares, Lieutenant Governor candidate John Reid, and Gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earl-Sears appeared together in Roanoke on Monday, calling on Virginians to show up at the polls and “keep the momentum going” for the Commonwealth. (Image: WFXR) Governor Youngkin energized the...

Students arrived at class this fall with bicycles — and helmets — after community‑led “bike buses” began through neighborhoods to bring children to Roanoke City’s Crystal Spring Elementary School and Morningside Elementary School, organizers said. The rides were a partnership of PedalSafe ROA, Roanoke...

SALEM, Va (WSET) — As we near Veterans Day, ABC 13 learned two surviving D-Day veterans are now living as neighbors together in Central Virginia. Activities Director at Brookdale Senior Living Facility Julie Phillips gets to witness living history when she goes to work. She's now helping care for...

When she opened her Salem yarn shop, The Knittin’ Coop, owner Robin Ferguson wanted to create a place that feels like home to her customers. It’s not a stretch for this longtime knitter, who worked in the city’s sole yarn shop 40 years ago. “My Granny taught me at a young age the love of handwork, and by sharing the...