Bedford County man faces 13 new felony indictments in drug investigation
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A Bedford County man is facing 13 additional felony indictments after investigators said they found drugs, guns and cash during a search of a home earlier this year. On May 5, a Bedford County grand jury indicted Clayton O’Brian Martin, who remains in jail,...
Roanoke County standoff ends with person in custody
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - One person is in custody after a standoff Monday afternoon, according to Roanoke County Police. Police say they were working to serve a warrant, in the 500 block of Petty Avenue, to a person who was not responding to officers. The person was taken into...
Roanoke City Council set to approve $421.5 million budget
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke City Council is set to approve its final budget on Monday, May 11. City leaders have proposed a $421.5 million budget for the 2027 fiscal year, an increase of about $13 million over last year. As previously reported, the proposal will include job cuts, smaller annual pay raises and changes to
LINE-X Plans at Least 12 New Locations in 2026 Expansion Push
LINE-X is planning an aggressive expansion pipeline in 2026 based on the increasing demand for aftermarket vehicle customization and fleet upfitting services across North America, company officials stated in a press release. The brand kicked off the year with the openings of LINE-X of South Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; LI
Roanoke Police Department issues statement regarding arrest after video goes viral on social media
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Police Department announced Monday that it had been made aware of a video that is circulating on social media regarding an arrest that took place on Sunday. RPD issued the following statement along with bodycam footage:. The Roanoke Police Department is aware of the...
Rocky Mount Elementary closed Monday due to flooding
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – Rocky Mount Elementary will be closed on Monday, May 11, due to flooding in the lower hallway, according to school officials. Students who are already on buses will be provided breakfast at school once they arrive, and then dropped off back home. “Thank you for...
Woman arrested following assault with a knife in Blacksburg
BLACKSBURG, Va. – A woman was arrested after a man was assaulted with a knife in Blacksburg on Sunday, Blacksburg Police Department said. BPD said they responded to the intersection of Fairfax and Ellett Road after a reported assault on Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival, they found a man with a stab wound and determined t
Rescue Mission of Roanoke receives $5K from Publix Charities to combat homelessness
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Rescue Mission of Roanoke received $5,000 from Publix Super Markets Charities to advance its fight against homelessness in the Star City. The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is a nonprofit providing emergency shelter, food assistance and support services and acts as a safety net for those without a
First Alert: Scattered showers return
We increase our chances of showers early Monday as a cold front pushes through the region. Though not a heavy rain event, some hometowns could see up to a quarter inch of rain. Tuesday. Sunshine returns Tuesday as temperatures warm back into the low 70s. Wednesday. Our next frontal boundary...
During a tight budget year, millions in pandemic relief and former school money available...
The city has at least $18 million — and maybe millions more — to decide how to spend. The post During a tight budget year, millions in pandemic relief and former school money available in Roanoke budget appeared first on Cardinal News .

















