Roanoke VA

A strong cold front sweeping across our hometowns Monday will bring COLD conditions to the region Monday afternoon into Tuesday. Temperatures will fall throughout Monday and dip down into the 20s Monday night where they’ll likely only creep into the 30s Tuesday. As the front sweeps through, winds will...

ROANOKE, Va. – The last Monday of 2025 will bring a big drop in temperatures and blustery winds!. A colder pattern will hold through the end of the year. Today, we are in what is called a “non-diurnal temperature pattern.” This means that we hit our high temperatures very early this morning, and in the wake of a cold...

From elsewhere: Federal funding shifts cloud Virginia’s transportation plans for 2026. Spanberger could fire college board members, experts say. Los Angeles investor buys Spotsylvania land for data center project. The post Headlines from across the state: Foundations for Virginia’s first on-shore wind farm laid in...

Cardinal News: Then & Now takes a look back at the stories we brought you over the last 12 months. Through the end of the year, we’re sharing updates on some of the people and issues that made news in 2025. This installment: an update on a project to convert a 200-year-old house to a coffee shop in Roanoke.

A different take on the traditional general store has opened in Penhook that offers a mix of items from the good ol' days combined with modern conveniences. "I'm going for a mix of nostalgia while keeping up with the modern times," said Nick's Penhook General Store owner Nick Gallis. The...

If starting (or restarting) healthy habits is on your mind for the new year, the 2026 Roanoke 100 Miler offers a realistic, low-pressure way to do just that—without overhauling your schedule or committing to a strict workout plan. Organized by PLAY Roanoke, this challenge is designed for real people...

What do you teach and/or your role? Please include spots and club sponsorships. I teach Co-teach English 11 [and] I am the throw Coach for the track team. What is it like being the throw coach for the track team? I enjoy observing students learn and implementing the skills necessary to throw a heavy object at the...

Blacksburg – Residents across the New River Valley are starting the day with damp ground, low clouds, and temperatures that feel more like fall than late December. While today brings mild conditions and brief sunshine, a sharp shift toward winter cold is set to arrive within days. Mild Start...

This backfield duo could be key for Virginia Tech in 2026

Just over 250 days remain until the Hokies kick off a vitally important 2026.