Roanoke VA

Tonight will be the start of our temperatures dropping substantially ahead of tomorrow’s system. High temperatures for tomorrow will not warm up much. In fact, many areas will not see the 40s. As for tomorrow’s weather maker, we will see mixed precipitation start later in the morning and will...

Park Rangers Chris Bingham from Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park and Harry Caldwell from Booker T Washington National Memorial offered a presentation on the 180,000 African-American soldiers who comprised the U. S. Colored Troops during the Civil War at a special presentation at the park on Sunday, Feb....

MONETA, Va. (WSET) — The Moneta Volunteer Fire Department is mourning the loss of a life member. The department posted to social media on Sunday, announcing the passing of Life Member Lyndale Mason. Mason was described by his fellow firefighters as a leader, someone who was committed and always...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man was arrested after a convenience store shooting Sunday, March 1, according to Roanoke Police. Sincere Elijah Hardy, 26 of Salem, was charged with second degree murder. The shooting took place at 9:50 a.m. on the 1600 block of Burrell St NW, according to police.

Botetourt County officials shared an update on long-range water planning efforts, comparing it to preparing another pot of coffee before the current one runs out. The county is exploring ways to secure future water supplies for residents and businesses.

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — In a 4-3 decision, Christiansburg Town Council approved the rezoning of 37.9 acres off Kimball Lane from agricultural to residential, after a proposal for a residential development with more than 90 units was submitted by Roger Woody, owner of RWJW Properties, LLC. “It’s a typical...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The annual Heart Ball returns to the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center for 2026. The American Heart Association will bring a touch of Hollywood to the Hotel Roanoke Saturday, February 28 with the 2026 Roanoke Heart Ball, themed “The Heart of Hollywood”. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the event...

ADA, OHIO – The Roanoke College wrestling team won the Division III Region 4 Championships Friday and Saturday, hosted by Ohio Northern University, and had nine Maroons qualify for national competition. Mac Cafurello (125 pounds), Jude Robson (133), Mark Samuel (141), Taylor Smith (149) and Hunter Moore (184) each...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, Va. – Drivers across southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia should prepare for slick roads beginning Monday morning as snow and freezing rain threaten to coat bridges and mountain passes...

ROANOE, Va. – A woman is dead after a shooting incident in Roanoke on Sunday, Roanoke Police Department said. RPD said they responded to the 1600 block of Burrell Street NW after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a woman with gunshot wounds outside a convenience store. Unfortunately, she died...