Afternoon snow showers, high wind & dangerously low wind chills expected overnight into Saturday
We’ve issued a First alert Weather Day for Friday afternoon through Saturday because of snow showers, high wind and dangerous wind chills. Some bursts of snow could cause slick spots out on area roads Friday afternoon. Visibility will also fall down to under a half mile at times so be sure to exercise caution.
Roanoke City Public Schools discusses possible cuts
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Just last week, the Roanoke City Public School Board heard a proposal during a workshop - saying the district could be short more than $16 million for next school year. During Thursday’s virtual town hall meeting, the school system talked about ways to make up that...
Angels of Assisi gives an update on dogs rescued from Roanoke neglect case
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Angels of Assisi gave an update on the conditions of 18 dogs rescued from a property in Roanoke on Tuesday. Roanoke Police and Angels of Assisi teamed up February 3 to rescue the dogs after a delivery driver reported animal neglect, according to the police. Fifteen small dogs were living...
Blacksburg, VA Weather Alert: Snow 10AM–3PM Friday, Up to 10 Inches
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, VA – Snow will return to southwest Virginia Friday, with daytime accumulation expected between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., according to the US National Weather Service in Blacksburg. The system will...
Rocky Mount awarded grant money to improve busy corridor
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WFXR) – The town of Rocky Mount received $800,000 from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development to upgrade its North Main Street Corridor. This stretch of road spans from the US Route 220 interchange to the Angle Bridge, which leads Main Street into downtown Rocky Mount....
Winter book sale to be held at Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake library
The Friends of the Moneta/SML Library are having a winter book sale! The book sale will be Friday, February 20 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and Saturday, February 21 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Selections will include previously owned classic reads, fiction books, non-fiction books, a collection of young adult and...
Cobb: The premise for an entertainment district
The mayor of Roanoke invites residents to help explore private/public investment opportunities that could transform the Berglund Center into an Entertainment District. The post Cobb: The premise for an entertainment district appeared first on Cardinal News .
Flurries end Thursday morning and resume Friday
ROANOKE, Va. – Radar scans as of 5:07 AM show a few flurries across Southside and the New River Valley. These are very low impact and will only stand to add to the dusting of snow we received overnight. As you are headed out the door, be sure to...
Hometown Health: Roanoke woman finally finds relief after evolved bunion surgery
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) -Monica Nicely endured bunion pain for years before finding a solution that changed her life. The Roanoke woman had traditional bunion surgery 20 years ago while working as a third-grade teacher. The recovery required six weeks on crutches. “I was on crutches for probably six weeks, I...
NRV Companies Named Best Places to Work in VA
New River Valley, VA – Camrett Logistics of Pulaski and MELD Manufacturing Corporation of Christiansburg have been named 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia by Virginia Business and Best Companies Group, earning statewide recognition for their commitment to employee satisfaction and strong workplace cultures. The...
