Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Live concerts, a classic musical, a pageant and a special day on the river are among the entertainment options available this weekend. The Miss Virginia Pageant is in its 91st year. Both the Miss Virginia and Miss Virginia’s Teen competitions are happening at the Berglund Center, with the finale s

When people envision a train, a lot of them think of something that looks like the 611. It's a steam locomotive built by Norfolk and Western in Roanoke in 1950. It was one of the last mainline passenger steam engines. And people still revere it today. "The 611 is the...

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Summer heat is here, and that means your A/C is working overtime. On hot days, it’s important to check in on your unit regularly to avoid costly repairs. For many people, summertime is the best time of year, but extreme heat can affect how...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke City School Board is changing course on how to spend millions meant to relieve overcrowding at the city’s high schools, voting instead to move that money into a contingency fund and building repairs. It comes as the superintendent warns the buildings are already...

The town's fastest-growing area is relying on roads through neighborhoods to help manage traffic. The post Peppers Ferry predicament: Christiansburg Town Council turns down park land over access road appeared first on Cardinal News .

Southwest Virginia residents can choose from several professional fireworks displays and festivals this holiday weekend. These community celebrations come as the nation marks 250 years of independence. Fireworks are scheduled from Thursday through Sunday, with many large events taking place July 3 and July 4. Officials

Virginia State Police is investigating a motorcycle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 1:20 a.m. on Route 501 at the intersection of Route 841 in Bedford County. A 1996 Harley-Davidson was traveling north on Route 501 when the motorcycle struck a...

Plus: Botetourt County receives state historical marker for TransAmerica Bicycle Trail. The post Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Virginia Museum of Transportation receives donations to maintain the 611, Salem opens housing survey appeared first on Cardinal News .

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – A four-legged member of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has been gifted new body armor. K9 Vito will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s. The vest was sponsored by JoAnne Nikitas...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Botetourt County man is sharing his experience with Ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne illness he said he had never heard of until a trip to the emergency room led to a diagnosis. Butch Carter said he has already removed several ticks from his body this year and...