Roanoke VA

SALEM, Va. – The lighting of the Christmas tree right next to the Salem Public Library was just what many families came down to see when they went down to Salem for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. “The tree is mighty beautiful. There’s a lot of lights on there,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Peace of mind during the holidays, that’s what many of us need with all the chaos this time can bring. Freedom First Credit Union wants to make sure you have some peace in your bank account as you shop for gifts. Kathryn Matherly, Financial Empowerment...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As temperatures fall Friday night, VDOT is warning drivers that roads may quickly turn slick, including areas that were plowed or treated earlier in the day. Crews say pavement temperatures are expected to drop sharply, creating ideal conditions for black ice as moisture on the ground...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR)- The Virginia State Police has released additional information involving a pedestrian who was fatally struck by a Blacksburg police officer. The incident occurred at 2:27 a.m., on Wednesday, December 3, in the 100 block of North Main Street, at the intersection of Roanoke Street. The police...

The Vinton Café Kitchen & Bakery joined the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce and the. Town of Vinton for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 2. The new restaurant/bakery. opened at 126 East Lee Avenue, in the former Our Daily Bread location, on Nov. 5. Vinton Mayor Brad Grose...

ROANOKE, Va. – Heading out the door soon? Here is a couple of things to keep in mind before you walk out. We are starting the day off with dense fog and chilly temperatures. The temperatures will begin in the 30s and slowly creep into the 40s as the day goes on and some sunshine will appear just before the sunsets.

A 1939 Buick that survived the bombing at Pearl Harbor now belongs to a man in Martinsville. It will be on display Sunday at the new World War II museum in Blacksburg. The post A Pearl Harbor ‘miracle’ makes its way from Martinsville to Blacksburg appeared first on Cardinal News .

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - A murder-suicide investigation is underway after a man and woman were found dead Friday, December 5, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office received a 911 call for an unresponsive individual in a vehicle near the 1400 block of Patti Road...

Starting December 8, 2025, all PARK Roanoke garages in Roanoke will use a gateless parking system. This change follows an earlier rollout at the Center in the Square Garage. The goal is to update how parking works for residents and visitors.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Several weekend events have been canceled or postponed due to inclement weather concerns. "Out of an abundance of caution, all Illuminights activities, including the Walk of Lights Trail have been canceled/closed on Friday, December 5, 2025 due to overnight weather and unsafe trail...