One lane now open after Route 460 crash
(WSET) — US-460 Eastbound has one lane open after a crash closed both lanes Tuesday morning. US-460 E was completely stopped as of a little past 6 a.m., when ABC13 arrived on scene. This was right past the New London Tech Disc Golf Course and before Owen's Market. ABC13...
UPDATE: 3″ to 5″ snow totals are expected for many across Central Virginia
(WSET) — The ABC13 weather team has updated "The Snow Map." Based on trends, they have upped totals in Central Virginia, and also added another swath of colors. They decided to raise snow totals to 3" to 5" as the snow could be falling for 10-12 hours at your location.
Early snowstorm in Roanoke leads to slick roads, fire safety reminders
ROANOKE, Va. – Snow has been falling all of Monday in Roanoke city, marking an early start to winter weather this December. This snowfall already surpasses the total snow Roanoke has seen in December since 2018, and it’s only the eighth day of the month. The early snow has caught the attention of many residents.
Dec. 8: Additional closings and delays
(WFXR)- Here you will find additional closing in delays that are not included on our Closings and Delays portal.BLACKSBURG CAMPBELL COUNTY DANVILLE FRANKLIN COUNTY HENRY COUNTY LEXINGTON LYNCHBURG ROANOKE CITY ROANOKE COUNTY ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY SALEM TOWN OF VINTON Tuesday, December 9 Closings
Neighbors concerned about speeding on Mountain Pass Road
TROUTVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - In Botetourt County, people living on Mountain Pass Road in Troutville are worried about drivers speeding, which they say is a major safety concern that happens all too often. Mountain Pass has many hills, sharp turns, and narrow shoulders, making the road particularly dangerous when drivers...
Two people dead following vehicle crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Two people died Friday evening in a single-vehicle crash on Stewartsville Road in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police. Troopers say the crash happened around 7:21 p.m. near Afton Meadow Road. A pickup truck traveling east on Stewartsville Road ran off the right side of the roadway and struck...
“Summer during the winter.” Roanoke mom enjoys snow days with her kids
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - With all the snow related school closures in our hometowns, many parents are finding ways to keep their kids busy. A mom we talked to at Mason Mill Park is enjoying the snow time with her kids. She said they’ve spent some much-needed quality time with...
Avian influenza detected in vultures found dead in Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Avian influenza has been detected in 15 black vultures found dead in Rocky Mount last week, according to the Town of Rocky Mount. Preliminary testing results have detected H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the black vultures that were collected from Rocky Mount last week. This...
Burlington Elementary School’s Kacey Day earns December Education Impact award
Second-year teachers are usually still finding their footing in the challenging field of education. And when the career starts in kindergarten, it’s even more daunting. There are no such concerns for Burlington Elementary’s Kacey Day. She brings unbridled enthusiasm to the classroom. [NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE EDUCATOR...
Grown Here at Home: Benjamin Franklin Middle School garden earns national award
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - At Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Rocky Mount, Jennifer Hatch’s seventh-grade math students have worked hard this year caring for their outdoor garden. The idea for the garden started two years ago. Ms. Hatch had just received two awards for her work implementing a...

















