Roanoke VA

NORFOLK, Va. — As a major winter storm threatens the southern U.S. this weekend, American Airlines is giving travelers flying out of Virginia a break on flight change fees. Passengers scheduled to travel from Norfolk (ORF), Richmond (RIC), Charlottesville (CHO), or Roanoke (ROA) between January 23 and 25 can...

ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – Winter weather can have a significant impact on our region, leaving many vulnerable to cold temperatures. “So for the next few days, we are expecting overnight low temperatures below the freezing mark. Overall, in the teens, we may have slightly milder mornings into the 20s and lower 30s, but it...

Its been talked about and promised for many years – the widening to three lanes each way on I-81 between exits 143 and 150. Tomorrow night at a VDOT information meeting the public can ask questions as the project comes closer to being a reality. Salem district VDOT spokesperson Jason Bond says the widening of I-81 to...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – On Thurs., Jan. 22., Kids Square will host a Winter STEAM Night from 5 to 7p.m. Admission is free, made possible by Elevation Church – Roanoke. Those who attend the event can join in on hands-on, winter-themed activities designed to inspire and entertain children through science, technology,...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Roanoke, Virginia – A major winter storm could bring heavy snow and sleet across the southern Appalachians and nearby foothills beginning Saturday morning, with dangerous travel conditions expected to last...

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - All that’s left is charred wood, the frame of a building, and several destroyed cars after a fire this weekend in Christiansburg. New River Imports felt the majority of the fire’s destruction, but with 40 years of history behind him, the owner believes the business is strong.

BEDFORD CO., Va. – Bedford residents are preparing early for a potential historic winter storm. With a significant winter storm forecasted this weekend, Bedford County residents are taking no chances. The community is gearing up for what could be the first major snowstorm Southwest Virginia has seen in a decade.

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — An investigation is underway following a fatal shooting on Tuesday in Roanoke, according to police. Officers with the Roanoke Police Department responded to the 300 block of Tazewell Avenue SE around 8:59 p.m. for a report of a shooting underneath the bridge. Law enforcement reported...

The Roanoke Police Department has charged a man in relation to a fatal shooting under the Tazewell Bridge. According to the department, officers responded to the 300 block of Tazewell Avenue SE around 9 p.m. on January 20 for a report of a shooting, where they located 24-year-old Erick Telsaint with gunshot wounds....

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, Virginia – Confidence is increasing that a major winter storm will impact southwest Virginia this weekend, bringing heavy snow and likely significant travel disruptions. According to the...