Missile Baits Announces Freedom Flyer 4.25 Shipping All Over
Missile Baits Announces Freedom Flyer 4.25 Shipping All Over. Salem, VA — [December 9, 2025] — Missile Baits, a leader in innovative soft-plastic lure design, is excited to announce that the highly anticipated Freedom Flyer 4.25 Minnow is officially here and now shipping to dealers across the globe.
Roanoke city parking garages go ‘gateless’
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - If you’ve parked in downtown Roanoke, you’ve likely used one of the city’s parking garages. Until this week, drivers had to press a button to get a ticket and open a gate. But Monday, the city activated a gateless parking system designed to...
Dead vultures in Rocky Mount mark 14th bird flu case in Virginia since July
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Fifteen vultures were found dead in a creek last week in the area of Franklin and Dent Street. Based on results from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, the black Vultures tested positive for avian influenza, or bird flu. Alexandra Lombard with the Virginia Department...
Fork in the Market makes comeback after grease fire
ROANOKE, Va.(WFXR)- A popular Roanoke restaurant will reopen Thursday, December 11, nearly six months after a grease fire caused considerable damage to the kitchen. Fork in the Market, located in the historic City Market building, made the announcement on social media. Restaurant manager Brandon Blevins said the...
Salem District Residents Urged to Use Caution Overnight as Crews Continue Clearing Secondary Roads
In Salem District, Virginia, VDOT crews have cleared many secondary roads and neighborhood streets after a recent winter storm. Interstates and primary roads are clear. Some secondary and unpaved roads still have snow and ice. These areas do not have bare pavement.
MVP holds public meeting about proposed compressor station in Virginia
Those stations would allow the pipeline to funnel more fuel, something spokesperson Shawn Day says is in demand.
Freedom First Donates $150K to Carilion’s Cancer Campaign
Carilion Clinic and the Carilion Clinic Foundation are proud to announce a generous $150,000 gift from Freedom First Credit Union in support of the Reaching Far, Caring Close campaign and the Carilion Taubman Cancer Center. The gift underscores Freedom First’s commitment to strengthening the health and well-being of...
Appalachian Power plans major grid upgrade across the New River Valley
RADFORD, Va. – Appalachian Power is launching plans for a major electrical infrastructure upgrade across three New River Valley counties, modernizing nearly century-old equipment to meet future growth demands. The project will rebuild 18 miles of electrical transmission line from Claytor Lake to Floyd, replacing...
Then & Now: The Roanoke River Greenway inched closer to completion this year, with...
Roanoke County and Salem just opened a 0.6-mile section of the West Roanoke River Greenway. A larger section in the east should open in the spring. The post Then & Now: The Roanoke River Greenway inched closer to completion this year, with the opening of almost 3 more miles of trail appeared first on Cardinal News .
Appalachian Power employees assist DWR with fish habitat restoration project
Appalachian Power (APCo) employees recently assisted the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) with a habitat project designed to increase fish populations in Smith Mountain Lake. The project involved constructing nursery structures that provide a safe haven for young fish. Each structure features eight...
