John Peake Pass trail dedicated on Mill Mountain honors late Roanoke native
A new trail constructed on Mill Mountain last year – the 1.5 mile John Peake Pass – was formally dedicated today with family and friends on hand this morning. John Peake was a Patrick Henry High School graduate and a Virginia Tech alum. He was also an avid mountain biker, before succumbing to a cancerous brain tumor in
Cold Friday start, seasonal afternoon
This Friday morning, we are much cooler than usual for this time of year! A Frost Advisory has been issued for portions of the Highlands Zone until 9 AM. Our temperatures area-wide are in the 40s and 50s, with a bit of fog developing in the region. The NRV and Highlands Zones are picking up a bit of fog that is affecti
Study exploring potential for a four-lane highway between Moneta and Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – A major transportation study is underway to determine how a heavily traveled stretch of Route 122 through Franklin and Bedford counties can be made safer while accommodating continued growth around Smith Mountain Lake. The West Piedmont Planning District Commission is conducting the Route 122 Corrido
Roanoke couple stranded in Outer Banks on wedding day finds support from strangers
HATTERAS, Nc. (WDBJ) - A young Roanoke couple is stranded on an island in the outer banks on what is supposed to be their wedding day. For the past year, Jayden Sink and Kimberly Laprad have been planning their dream wedding on the beach – counting down the days until September 25th, 2026.
Rocky Mount man in custody after search warrant reveals narcotics, guns
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Rocky Mount man is in custody following a search warrant that revealed suspected narcotics and other contraband Monday, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies said Adrian Corinthias Cook, 42, of Rocky Mount, was arrested and transported to jail. Deputies also said Cook.
Vinton man to serve 14 years in prison after victimizing minors on social media
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Vinton man was sentenced in early September to 14 years in federal prison for exploiting underage girls on Snapchat, according to the United States Attorney’s Office Western District of Virginia. Prosecutors said Alageon Jaytwon Gravely, 22, pleaded guilty in early 2026 to nine counts...
Roanoke woman arraigned on COVID-19-era program fraud charges
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke woman was arraigned Wednesday on fraud charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia announced. Prosecutors said Jazmin Jennings, 38, was indicted Sept. 3 on six charges of filing false tax returns and fraudulently obtaining the money from two separate COVID-19
Southwest Virginia Plane Pull to be held Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. – A fun tradition returns to the Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport, where teams will line up to pull a massive FedEx Cargo Jet. On top of showing off some Herculean strength, participants are aiming to raise $90,000 to help support Virginia’s Special Olympics Athletes. 10 News Photojournalist Greg...
Roanoke “Superheroes” Protest Against Potential Data Center
Following dramatic protests on Monday, Sept. 21, various local news outlets have confirmed that there is the potential for another data center in Roanoke. According to WFIR news, The Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority (WVRIFA) confirmed plans for Clearview Dynamics to purchase land in Wood Haven Te
Old Ballast Point Taproom To Become New Belgium Liquid Center
A Virginia brewery originally built during Ballast Point’s high-flying expansion years is getting a new life under New Belgium Brewing. New Belgium has announced that its new Liquid Center taproom in Daleville, Virginia, will officially open on November 6, bringing public hospitality back to the massive production faci
