Roanoke VA

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) — Raising children is expensive, but a local consignment event is helping Roanoke Valley families stretch their budgets while leaning on one another. The Back on the Rack Fall and Winter sale is underway this weekend at the Salem Civic Center, filling tables and racks with gently used children’s and a

Hidden away from the main tourist routes, this historic Virginia park offers something rare. It is free to explore, and most people have never heard of it. The grounds are full of history, with restored buildings, interpretive trails, and exhibits that tell the story of the region. You can walk through the past without

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Rivalry week continued with William Fleming traveling to Patrick Henry on Friday night, but the Patriots quickly took control in a 42-7 win. In the first quarter, William Fleming's Christopher Henderson broke loose for a 70-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 7. Patrick...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Fans lined up at BLADE Gaming Friday, September 18 for the Pokémon 30th anniversary card set release. The card shop said this was their longest line ever. For those who did not purchase any cards Friday, they will be restocked in a couple of weeks,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new traffic light and off-ramp are expected to go live next week in Roanoke, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Motorists will begin using the newly built ramp and traffic light, which will be switched on at the northbound I-581 off-ramp at exit 2N (Peters Creek Road)

Some restaurants rely on huge dining rooms and mile-long menus, but this one wins you over with just a few counter seats, a sizzling grill, and nearly a century of stories. Open since 1930, this Virginia diner has served generations of hungry customers, including plenty who know their favorite order before they even gr

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(WFXR) – Early voting is now open for the midterm elections here in Virginia. Some local voters wasted no time getting to the polls to cast their ballots on Friday. “I think (Friday), being out on the first day of voting, it’s exciting to get out to be able to cast that vote for who […]

RONAOKE, Va. (WFXR)- The Roanoke Police Department (RPD) launched an investigation after man arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The incident was reported at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17. Police said the man who was shot was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle. A crime s

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - An investigation has been opened after police responded to a Roanoke hospital for a report of a man with a gunshot wound Thursday night, according to the Roanoke Police Department. About 10:00 p.m. Sept. 17, police said a man arrived at a Roanoke hospital, via a...