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Passenger rail options in Roanoke and Lynchburg will be scaled back and service to Danville will be eliminated during Amtrak’s nine-day "Pause for Progress" project. The post Amtrak infrastructure work will temporarily reduce train service in Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News .

In Blacksburg, the coach is closer to his family roots and will look to revive a program that has struggled for more than a decade.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A shortage of sports officials is forcing schools and organizations to adapt as fewer people are willing to take on the job, according to three officiating commissioners who cover a range of sports in the area. “This is a national problem... it’s all over the whole...

TROUTVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – A fiery four-vehicle crash is causing delays near mile marker 157.1 on Interstate 81 in Troutville, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The south left shoulder, left lane and right lane are closed. Traffic is backed up approximately 1.5 miles in Botetourt County and i

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) — Questions are swirling around the Franklin County Board of Supervisors after board member Mike Meredith announced he does not intend to step down, despite publicly resigning in August. During a closed-door meeting Thursday night, the Franklin County Board of Supervisors discussed moving fo

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – WFXR’s George Noleff enjoys everything outdoors. So, when he sees other people having a blast on the water, he wants them to share their photos of Big Ol’Fish! If you have a photo or video of your Big Ol’ Fish, share them with George, and he’ll put them on the air Friday mornings […]

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A local store will be offering its customers an opportunity to support the community while they shop. Downtown Roanoke’s Mast General Store is celebrating its annual “Friends Day” next Saturday. On Friends Day, Mast General Store will be donating 10% of its sales to the Friends of the Blue Ridge – a non-profit organiza

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Ursula’s Cafe, a nonprofit cafe and community space, announced its plans to close in the spring of 2027 after five years of serving the downtown Roanoke community. Owners of the cafe say they have struggled over the past year with balancing the location and their personal lives. “When we started U

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Labor Day weekend events across the region include parades, music festivals and a stage show, according to organizers. The Roanoke Labor Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday from noon to 1:30 p.m. in downtown Roanoke. The parade starts on Campbell Avenue and ends at Williamson Road. The event is o