Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The lights are up on the Showtimers’ stage, as it sets to open its next production, “The Shark is Broken.” It’s a play about all the behind-the-scenes drama of the 70’s classic movie “Jaws.” The production of the 1975 thriller had constant issues with “Bruce,” the large mechanical shark prop....

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - There’s plenty to do across the region this weekend, from community theater and tribute bands to Celtic music and K-pop performances. ‘The Shark Is Broken’ at Showtimers Community Theatre. Fans of the classic film “Jaws” may want to check out Showtimers Community Theatre in...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — WFXR’s George Noloff enjoys everything outdoors. So, when he sees other people having a blast on the water, he wants them to share their photos of Big Ol’Fish! If you have a photo or video of your Big Ol’ Fish, share them with George and he’ll put them on the air Friday […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Doctors say don’t wait for symptoms to begin treatment. Spring is still more than three weeks away, but an allergist says now is the time for seasonal allergy sufferers to start preparing before symptoms begin. Dr. Rohit Katial, an allergist and immunologist with National Jewish...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – New preliminary flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are giving some Roanoke County homeowners a closer look at their flood risk. The last time these maps were updated was in 2007, and officials say a lot has changed since then. “A lot of folks have been concerned if […]

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Roanoke, Virginia – Ice could begin coating bridges along I-81 by Monday evening as freezing rain mixes with snow and plain rain, creating hazardous travel through Tuesday night. According to the National...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — An adult and a child were taken to the hospital following a crash in Bedford County early Saturday, according to firefighters. According to the Bedford Fire Department, at 12:39 a.m., Bedford Communications received an iPhone notification reporting a crash in the 8300 block of...

SALEM, Va. – The Greater Roanoke Workforce Board announced they are partnering with Virginia Works to hold an “Explore Your Next Move” workshop for Yokohama employees on Monday, March 2. This comes as the Yokohama Tires plant in Salem is set to close on March 18. The...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) After tough economic times in late 2024 and throughout 2025, a Virginia consumer sentiment report released by Roanoke College showed consumer confidence is rising again. Roanoke College received 930 completed surveys. It measured three indexes. The Index of Current Conditions (ICC) measures...

Our temperatures have stayed fairly mild due to overnight cloud cover and a bit of fog Friday morning. You’ll want to have a bit of extra time for the morning commute as the fog is most dense in the NRV and Roanoke Valleys. Fog will lift around 8-9 a.m.