Roanoke VA

ROANOKE CO., Va. – Construction is about to take place for Roanoke County’s Hollins Branch Library. The project is set to begin in June with construction expected to wrap up next summer. Once it is done, leaders say it will be a modernized finish with more natural light coming through the building.

ROANOKE, Va. – Saturday and Sunday look similar. Both will be warmer. Both will see a mix of sun and clouds, with more sun in the morning and more clouds in the afternoon. Both will also have a slight chance for a couple of rogue PM t-showers, with the best chance to get a little wet lying in the mountains. Lynchburg a

ROANOKE, Va. – A major piece of the Roanoke Valley’s greenway system is now complete, giving residents a new way to move through Explore Park and along the Roanoke River corridor. The East Roanoke River Greenway now connects from the former regional landfill area off Rutrough Road through...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge continues to introduce honorees in its Heroes Project. Here @ Home sits down with another unsung hero whose advocacy work is changing lives for veterans and families across our community. Samantha Cohen Allen serves as an Appeals Specialist...

May 15 is National Bike to Work Day, and many towns and cities have events planned to celebrate those who travel on two wheels. The town of Blacksburg has spent the past few years building over 60 miles of biking trails, including a new section that opened this month. The...

ROANOKE, Va. – Finding fresh, locally grown food in the Roanoke Region just got a whole lot easier. The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail launched a new website designed to quickly connect residents with nearby farms, fresh produce, eggs, meat and more — all in just a few clicks. The initiative connects people across

Regional Farmer’s markets, farm to table eateries, brew pubs, organic farms and more – a new initiative that connects residents and visitors to local food businesses in the area has officially launched a unique “trail.” Its called the Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail, with several dozen local farms and food businesse

We saved our “best: day for Friday as temperatures climb into the comfort zone (70s) and combine with plenty of sunshine. Warm southwesterly will impact our temperatures this weekend. Highs will be a bit closer to what we expect to see in late June rather than May. We’ll also...

BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – A 29-year-old man had emergency surgery after he was shot by a gunman who is at large, according to the Bedford Police Department (BPD). On Thursday, May 14, around 9:00 p.m., BPD officers responded to a shooting on Piedmont Street in the Town of Bedford. Upon arrival, officers found a man who had

BEDFORD, Va. – A man was shot in Bedford on Thursday night, Bedford Police Department said. BPD said they received reports of a shooting after 9 p.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival, officers found a 29-year-old man who was shot outside of a residence in the 1000 block of Piedmont Street. The man was stabilized at Bedford Me