Try the most famous sandwich in Virginia at Roanoke’s Texas Tavern diner
Roanoke, Va. (Amazing America) — In Roanoke, Virginia, there’s a 10-stool diner where comfort classics have been sizzling on the grill since 1930. Locals and tourists alike line up outside Texas Tavern, hoping for a coveted seat at the counter — and a taste of history. Not...
Roanoke County road rage incident escalates to gun threat; victim speaks out
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A gun pointed at your head; that’s what a man passing through Roanoke County experienced after he says a simple traffic moment turned into something far more dangerous. Police say a man pulled a gun during the road rage incident near Plantation Road, and...
Blacksburg prepares for retail cannabis market as governor eyes bill signing
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Blacksburg Town Council is taking its first formal steps toward regulating retail cannabis sales, voting tonight on a resolution that would direct staff to begin revising zoning and tax rules governing where marijuana, tobacco and hemp can be sold in town. The move comes as Gov....
VDOT Issues Traffic Alert Ahead of Martinsville Race Weekend
SALEM – With a weekend full of racing, drivers should expect an increased volume of traffic in the vicinity of Martinsville Speedway on Friday, March 27, Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026. For the NASCAR race being held on Sunday, March 29,the Virginia Department of Transportation encourages...
Local landscaper struggles to offset soaring fuel costs
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – As we spring into these warmer months demand for services on everything from mowing to paving is starting to grow. But rising gas prices are starting to take a toll on local landscaping businesses, like Galvan Landscapers. “We have trucks that we spend 2 or 3 weeks before the gas went […]
Downtown Blacksburg businesses can apply for $20K matching grants for facade upgrades
Blacksburg Spark supports commercial property improvements that enhance the downtown streetscape. The post Downtown Blacksburg businesses can apply for $20K matching grants for facade upgrades appeared first on Cardinal News .
Community courtyard in the works at The Hope Center in Northwest Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Around our hometowns, there are efforts everywhere to clean up and create new activity. One area of focus in Roanoke is 11th street, and one group plans to transform a part of this neighborhood into something unique to help it all thrive. “Northwest is my heart....
SML Gives Day 2026 surpasses goal, raises $387,643
SML Gives Day 2026, the annual 24-hour online giving day event aimed at supporting the local nonprofit sector, wrapped up its annual online giving day and in-person nonprofit fair on March 18, surpassing previous year's giving total and raising $387,643 from 641 donors to support 50 local nonprofit organizations...
Roanoke police arrests woman in shooting death of her estranged husband
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke Police Department said a woman was arrested in the shooting death of her estranged husband. Police said 30-year-old Alexis Marie Green, of Roanoke, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with second-degree murder. On Sunday, March 8, at approximately 9:46 p.m., officers responded to...
Missing retired Franklin County judge found safe, sheriff’s office says
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — **UPDATE: William N. Alexander II has been found safe, according to a post shared by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. A retired Franklin County judge has been reported missing, according to the sheriff's office. 81-year-old William N. Alexander II, a retired Franklin County Circuit...
