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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – A few weeks ago, Boone District representative Mike Meredith announced his resignation from his seat. Now, Meredith says he wants to reverse that decision and remain on the board. Meredith sent a letter to county leaders last Monday saying he wanted to stay in office....

ROANOKE – Four Virginia State Police troopers were among 26 law enforcement officers receiving 2026 Awards for Valor from the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. The awards ceremony took place Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, Va. Virginia State Trooper John D. Winebrenner was...

K-9 Vito, a law enforcement dog with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, has received an extra layer of protection thanks to a generous donation. Vested Interest in K9s Inc., a charitable organization, donated a bullet- and stab-protective vest for Vito. The vest was sponsored by JoAnne Nikitas of Las Vegas and is em

In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies News, James Franklin speaks highly about Brent Pry and his return as defensive coordinator.

The following is a list of forecasted highway projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District this week. Work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and weather dependent. New information is noted by “New” and updates are noted when a current

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke County Police, along with Fire and Rescue, are working to find a missing woman. Kathleen Trigo, 82 and a resident of North Roanoke County, walked away from her home between the hours of 12:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on Labor Day, according to Roanoke County Police. She was last seen wear

ROANOKE, Va. – Two people died in an overnight house fire on Greenbriar Avenue Southeast, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. Firefighters responded around 3 a.m. and found a two-story home fully engulfed in flames. Crews called for extra help as they worked around downed power lines and dealt with a partial collapse of the

PEMBROKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Forty years ago this month, cameras rolled at Mountain Lake. Most of the movie “Dirty Dancing” was filmed at the Giles County resort. In this week’s visit to the WDBJ7 Archive, we recall our coverage of “Dirty Dancing,” and Mountain Lake’s enduring connection to the movie classic.

Residents across southwest Virginia should expect a chance of scattered showers Sunday afternoon, with the New River Valley facing the greatest exposure, according to WSLS 10. Any storms that develop are expected to stay weak, though a few could bring gusty winds and brief heavy rainfall. Don't expect anything severe.

ROANOKE, Va. – The music, fashion and nostalgia of the 1990s and 2000s are taking over Elmwood Park as the Humble Hustle Company and Not Your Average Everything host its third annual “Remember the Times” Festival. The 90s and 2000s-themed festival features live music, DJs, food trucks,...