Roanoke VA

Craig County hosted its first playoff game since 2010, and they had something to prove against Bath County on Friday. Following a nine-minute opening drive that came up empty for the Chargers, the Rockets needed less than two minutes on their first possession. Carter Calfee broke free from 53, and it was 7-0 Craig...

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. — Emergency crews responded Thursday morning after a train struck a tractor-trailer in the Eagle Rock area, according to local officials. The crash occurred around 11 a.m. in the 15000 block of Narrow Passage Road. When firefighters from the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department arrived, they...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A cold front will pass though tonight bringing a slight rain chance along with gusty winds and elevated fire concerns tomorrow. Showers will be more likely near and north of I-64 tonight becoming spotty further south into the overnight. Behind the front, winds will be sustained around 15-25...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new museum in Blacksburg is opening its doors with a mission to honor the Greatest Generation and preserve their stories for years to come. The WWII Museum of the New River Valley held its grand opening Saturday, showcasing artifacts, documents, and personal items tied to World War II ... many...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office partnered with other law enforcement agencies and community groups to answer questions and help seniors protect themselves from Medicaid fraud this week. Medicaid fraud occurs when someone knowingly withholds information to get money, services, or benefits...

A recent conversation about fish tacos between coworkers led to a surprising discovery - the Long John Silvers on Hardy road, a popular fast food joint, seems to have disappeared overnight. One of the coworkers was certain that the establishment was still standing just two weeks ago, but was met with the shocking...

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) will hold a Town Hall Meeting in Roanoke, Virginia, on Friday, November 21, 2025. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Hollins Library. Members will discuss the tentative national agreement and speak with national officers.

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Feeding Southwest Virginia and the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce hosted a drive-thru food drive Friday at the Salem Civic Center, helping those impacted by the just-ended government shutdown. Although the government reopened Wednesday night, the community-wide effort will benefit...

Lord Botetourt hosted Cave Spring on Friday night, and the Cavaliers were eager to get the game going. Botetourt’s Quinten Jones took the snap, racing to the endzone for the touchdown, landing them an early 7-0 lead. Just before the end of the first quarter, Jones caught the ball...

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department is reminding everyone to use caution when burning things outdoors in dry conditions, following a brush fire Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to the 2400 block of Grove Hill Road around 4:45 p.m. on November 12, where they found around...