Holiday figure skating show delights crowds at the Lancerlot
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Figure Skating Club and the Lancerlot Sports Complex hosted their fourth. annual “December to Remember” holiday ice show on Dec. 13 and 14 at the Lancerlot. A very enthusiastic audience cheered on the 25 soloists and two pairs as they performed to. Christmas, holiday,...
Warmer Friday, cold again Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. – The blue skies and sunshine returned for many of us on New Year’s Day! But it was pretty cool outside...and the winds were still a factor. However, the winds did weaken late this afternoon and should not be a factor tonight. We will see a small increase in cloud cover tonight with lows in the lower 30s.
Staff at the Least of These Ministry seeking donations
ROANOKE, Va. – Staff at The Least of These Ministry are looking to sustain their services for supporting unsheltered individuals in our area. With cooler winter temperatures becoming more frequent, staff are looking for donations to fulfill laundry and shower services as well as securing pantry item needs. Roughly...
Vinton woman concerned about crashes in front of her home
VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - A Bedford County woman who lives just outside of Vinton said more needs to be done to make the road in front of her home safer. It comes after there was a fatal crash right in front of her house in early December. Suzy Sutherland lives...
Local bars see less customers, offer “mocktails” as Dry January begins
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - As the New Year begins, folks are getting ready to lock in their resolutions for 2026. Many electing to try out Dry January, challenging themselves to go the whole month without a drink. Local bars feel that challenge too. “If you haven’t saved up money and...
Snow squall hits DMV on New Year’s Day, prompting weather alerts
During the early-morning hours of New Year's Day, a snow squall pushed across the DMV, prompting weather alerts.
TBE Flame Brings Fun Back to Trap on DJ Remedy Podcast
In a hip-hop landscape that often takes itself too seriously, Roanoke, Virginia native TBE Flame is on a mission to bring the energy back. The rising artist recently chopped it up with DJ Remedy on his “Freestyle” podcast, delivering a conversation packed with laughs, insight, and a fresh perspective on the trap genre.
Update: Traffic now flowing on I-81 in Botetourt County
5:30 P.M UPDATE ARCADIA, Va. (WFXR) -Traffic is now flowing in both southbound lanes on Interstate 81 near mile marker 169. Drivers may encounter congestion in the area. — 4:40 P.M UPDATE ARCADIA, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation has reopened one lane of traffic on Interstate 81 southbound near...
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 12/31 to 1/7.
As 2025 turns to 2026, see what's on tap in our calendar listings. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered. We encourage folks to contact the venue directly to learn of any last minute changes or...
These Were Our 7 Most Read Stories of 2025
Your favorite Roanoke Rambler stories of 2025 spanned issues from city hall drama and homelessness to defamation and strip clubs. This was a big year for The Roanoke Rambler. We doubled our staff — we hired Todd Jackson as our managing editor and brought on board Sinclair Holian, thanks to support from Report for...

















