Man, accused of setting another man on fire, indicted on murder charge
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man was indicted Monday, August 3, 2026, following an investigation into an assault and fire that occurred on Wise Ave. SE in July, according to the Roanoke Police Department. RPD says a Roanoke Grand Jury indicted William Preston Joyce on a charge of first-degree murder;...
Bedford County Names New Emergency Management Coordinator
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. — Bedford County has selected an experienced emergency management professional with deep ties to Virginia's public safety community as its next Emergency Management Coordinator. County Administrator Robert Hiss announced that Cole Taggart will assume the position on Aug. 17. Taggart comes to Bedford
CLEARED: Expect delays on I-81 S near MM 123 after crash
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – On Interstate 81 South at mile marker 123 in Montgomery County, drivers should expect delays due to a car crash. This is causing the south left shoulder, right lane, and right shoulder to be closed. Updated at 7:14 a.m. At the same time, at mile marker 125.6 in Montgomery County, […]
The Montgomery Museum of Art & History Celebrates Appalachian Traditions with Heritage Day Festival:...
The Montgomery Museum of Art & History invites the public to celebrate Heritage Day Festival: 250 Years of Community & Food, a free community festival highlighting the history, culture, and traditions of Montgomery County and the Appalachian region. As part of Virginia’s 250th commemoration, this year’s festival explor
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up – August 4,...
VIRGINIA – The average price of gasoline has risen slightly over the last week, with GasBuddy reporting a 1.9-cent increase in Roanoke. After surveying 155 stations in the Star City, GasBuddy found that prices are 33.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and 90.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. Nationwide
Roanoke considering multi-part approach to reduce deer population
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City Council received an update Monday on options to reduce the city’s deer population, following complaints from businesses and residents about damage caused by the animals. Townside Gardens, a local business, has been among those hit hard by deer coming down and eating merchandise....
Cheeseburger fundraiser helps residents at Warm Hearth Village
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A cheeseburger throwdown event will raise money to benefit programs for seniors at Warm Hearth Village, a nonprofit community with a 50-year history in Blacksburg. Chelsea Keating and Mardy Baker from The Warm Hearth Foundation joined 7@four to speak about Cheeseburgers in Parrot-dise. The Livi
Three Law Enforcement Veterans Battle for Montgomery County Democratic Sheriff Nomination
Montgomery County voters head to the polls Tuesday to choose a Democratic nominee for sheriff, with three candidates competing for the right to challenge interim Sheriff Robert Page in November. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and residents can find their polling location at elections.virginia.gov. The race...
Local schools navigate bus driver shortage ahead of new year
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As local schools prepare to welcome students back, two area divisions facing the nationwide bus driver shortage are taking very different paths. Franklin County is racing to fill gaping transportation holes before Thursday’s start, while Roanoke City said a private transit partnership has them ful
Clear The Shelters: Pets from 2025 that still need homes!
We had more than 1,000 adoptions from our partner shelters last year, but these four pups are still looking for their forever homes!. Monroe: Monroe is a 3 and a half year old hound mix at Angels of Assisi. He’s a bit shy but is ready to find his family! Click here to learn more about Monroe!
