Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. – The 42nd annual Scott Robertson Memorial Golf Tournament concluded Sunday at Roanoke Country Club with standout performances from some of the nation’s top junior golfers and several strong showings from local competitors. Former Salem High School standout Kathryn Ha, last year’s Girls 15-18 champion, ret

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – After five decades of supporting the regions building industry, the New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) is expanding its community focus with a new nonprofit foundation aimed at housing, education and workforce development. Leaders with the newly formed Building Futures Foun

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke community came together Sunday at Oakey’s Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Ragnar — a golden retriever who spent years comforting families through some of their most difficult moments and passed in early May. Photos, flowers and memories filled the room...

Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead Friday night.

The Clover Hollow Bridge in Newport, Virginia, built in 1916, has been preserved by the local community and is now a popular destination for photographers, fishermen, and travelers.

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Pride and patriotism filled Main Street on Saturday as hundreds gathered in downtown Bedford to celebrate Armed Forces Day and honor the men and women who served the country. The parade brought together veterans, first responders, families, local leaders and community groups in a tribute...

Fredericksburg, VA - The Fredericksburg Nationals got back into the win column tonight, beating the Salem Ridgeyaks 6-5 in a game that went down to the wire. The FredNats desperately needed the win after losing back-to-back at home for the first time all year. Starting pitcher Alexander Meckley put together his second

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Katrin Brzyszkowska captured her second consecutive ACC shot put title with a personal-best mark to headline Virginia Tech’s performances on day two of the ACC Outdoor Championships, as multiple Hokies earned podium finishes, All-ACC honors and all-time top-10 program marks. Brzyszkowska won the women

Two area students are the recipients of the 2026 Martha Bowers Memorial Scholarship from the Smith Mountain Arts Council. Olivia Franklin: Franklin will graduate from Gretna High School this spring. She plans to attend James Madison University this fall where she intends to major in business and minor in finance. Her l

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Paws for Mental Health event was organized by a local suicide prevention group called Tudor House. They took over the field at Roanoke’s Rivers Edge Park Saturday with different vendors sharing their own mental health resources. The event included therapy dogs and family fun...