Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. – The City of Roanoke declared a state of emergency Thursday night due to the incoming winter storm. The city issued the following release, which reads in full:. A state of emergency has been declared in the City of Roanoke due to the incoming winter storm, which is expected to drop heavy snow and sleet...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The biggest winter storm in years will hit Virginia this weekend. All precipitation in the ABC13 area, whether you are in Roanoke, Rustburg, Naruna, or Nelson County, begins as snow. Details:. PRECIPITATION ORDER:. “Light” snow, “wet” snow, then sleet pellets, then freezing rain. It’s...

Mike Young points the finger for Virginia Tech nearly blowing another late-game lead, this time at Syracuse.

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce convened for a full committee markup to report favorably a series of measures to amend the Clean Air Act. One of those measures is U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith’s (R-VA) bill, H.R. 161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act. During debate on...

Tucked away in the heart of Virginia lies a dining gem that’s been turning locals and travelers into steak superfans. The Farmhouse in Christiansburg is where rustic charm meets serious culinary chops, housed in an authentic farmhouse from the 1800s. Step inside and you’ll find yourself surrounded by vintage...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The issue has become known as a “silent crisis”, because men are often not accurately diagnosed with mental health issues, and are less likely to seek help. Despite that, it’s estimated at least six million men experience depression each year in the U.S.

Former Virginia Tech wide receiver Cameron Seldon committed to South Florida in the Transfer Portal on Tuesday.

Six professional business people from Franklin County featured in the “40 Under 40” list in The Roanoker magazine were honored at the January 20 Board of Supervisors meeting for their contributions to the community. They include:. Josh Ball, 38, a Certified Community Paramedic, leads the County’s Paramedic program....

Downtown Roanoke business owners are calling on members of Roanoke City Council to rethink changing policy related to special events. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer. Downtown Roanoke business owners are urging City Council to reconsider proposed changes to special events policies that they claim could significantly...

Forecasters have adjusted the projections ahead of high impact winter storm that will move into the area on Saturday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, the southside is set to receive 5 to 8 inches on snow and up to 2 inches of sleet. The storm is...