Roanoke VA

An internet service provider that left more than 30,000 rural customers without broadband connections has been stripped of its state contracts, state and local officials say. Virginia’s Office of Broadband determined this month that RiverStreet Networks, unable to acquire financing, is incapable of completing its broad

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Five days into a voluntary water restriction, many Botetourt County residents say the ongoing drought is becoming impossible to ignore. Lawns are turning brown, gardens need extra attention and families are finding new ways to make every drop count. For Gary Whitley, conserving water...

Last night in Roanoke, VA Billy Strings finally opened his summer tour. Strings and his group had been off the road since mid-April when he in broke his leg after leaving the stage during the group’s April 18 performance at Charlottesville’s John Paul Jones Arena. As he said at the time, “Well, I can’t say y’all didn’t

Roanoke, VA – Three women in our region received unexpected bills for breast cancer screenings despite a new Virginia law designed to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for those services. After viewers Debbie and Lynn reported receiving bills of $300 and $600, respectively, Roanoke resident April reached out saying she was

Its the second and last weekend at the Dumas Theatre in downtown Roanoke for The Musical Revue and Tony-Award winning play Ain’t Misbehavin’, based on the music of Harlem Renaissance legend Fats Waller, from almost a century ago. The production from Shine by JP runs from this Friday night through a Sunday matinee. At M

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A discovery inside the Western Virginia Water Authority’s headquarters has turned into an unexpected donation for a local nonprofit. During renovations, crews found a night deposit bag from Tudor’s Biscuit World that went missing more than 30 years ago and now, that money is going toward suicide p

About two dozen mostly young adults are employed in three-hour shifts by 3 Balloons, a retail arts and crafts workshop and retail store on Franklin Road.”3 Balloons” opened earlier this year, selling what employees with intellectual challenges are turning out. Now via a special promotion they hope to get more people in

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Residents and businesses in Roanoke say an overpopulation of deer in the city is causing significant problems, from damaged merchandise and destroyed gardens to traffic hazards, increased ticks, and the spread of tick-borne diseases. Townside Gardens, a plant nursery on Franklin Road that has oper

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Police are attempting to locate a man wanted on burglary and arson charges in Roanoke. On Wednesday afternoon, the Roanoke Police Department announced it is asking the community for help in locating Emmanuel Wyatt Clark. According to the department, Clark currently has warrants for:. Burglary.

As much of the commonwealth continues to fight through an ongoing drought, Gov. Abigail Spanberger and statewide leaders are urging residents to conserve water when possible. Many regions of the commonwealth are in a drought warning or watch status, but the following localities are designated as “emergency status:”. Be