Roanoke VA

About two dozen mostly young adults are employed in three-hour shifts by 3 Balloons, a retail arts and crafts workshop and retail store on Franklin Road.”3 Balloons” opened earlier this year, selling what employees with intellectual challenges are turning out. Now via a special promotion they hope to get more people in

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Residents and businesses in Roanoke say an overpopulation of deer in the city is causing significant problems, from damaged merchandise and destroyed gardens to traffic hazards, increased ticks, and the spread of tick-borne diseases. Townside Gardens, a plant nursery on Franklin Road that has oper

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Police are attempting to locate a man wanted on burglary and arson charges in Roanoke. On Wednesday afternoon, the Roanoke Police Department announced it is asking the community for help in locating Emmanuel Wyatt Clark. According to the department, Clark currently has warrants for:. Burglary.

As much of the commonwealth continues to fight through an ongoing drought, Gov. Abigail Spanberger and statewide leaders are urging residents to conserve water when possible. Many regions of the commonwealth are in a drought warning or watch status, but the following localities are designated as “emergency status:”. Be

MONETA, Va. (WFXR) Despite recent periods of rain, water levels at Smith Mountain Lake remain several feet below full pond. That’s one of the main reasons why Pirate Days moved to the landlocked location of Wind Vineyards. “We’re on short notice this year, and we’re scrambling, but just like PJ (Nagel) said, the show m

Events Happening in the Roanoke Area (July 15h - July 22nd) We scoured community calendars, city listings, downtown postings, and regional event pages so you didn’t have to. From a national cycling championship and civic meetings to concerts, theater, festivals, and after-dark trail walks, here’s what’s happening in Ro

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – Rockbridge County is getting a new YMCA. After years in the same location, the Y is moving to a new space. And five years down the road – if all goes according to plan, the community will have an even bigger YMCA. People have...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Franklin County residents are demanding more transparency from local leaders over a potential data center project known as “Project Flash,” though county officials say no formal plans have been presented or approved. Concerns about possible data center development were raised during Tuesday night

Mountain Valley Pipeline is urging federal regulators to continue reviewing its proposed Swann Compressor Station in Montgomery County after Virginia halted processing of the project’s state air permit. (The Center Square) – Mountain Valley Pipeline is urging federal regulators to continue reviewing its proposed Swann

BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech’s major momentum in athletics hiring and fundraising continues with the addition of Brad Bell as Executive Associate Athletics Director of Advancement and Executive Director of the Hokie Club. Bell has served the past five years as associate athletic director for major gifts for the...