Roanoke VA

BEDFORD, Va. — The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing Tuesday, July 28, on a proposal to convey the former Centra Hospice House property to Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc., a move that could restore hospice services at the facility. The hearing is scheduled for 7...

ROANOKE, Va. – The Blue Ridge Games features 22 hikes across Southwest Virginia, offering plenty to satisfy outdoor cravings — from iconic views to steep, rugged climbs. The list includes the region’s “main course” hikes along the Appalachian Trail’s Triple Crown: Dragon’s Tooth, which has technical sections; McAfee Kn

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Emergency roadwork on Route 220 in Franklin County will result in northbound and southbound left lane closures until 10 a.m. on July 28, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The closure is in place due to emergency roadwork from Pleasant Hill Road to Doe Run Road

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A group of Franklin County residents has filed a formal complaint and a request for investigation against the chair and vice chair of the Board of Supervisors and the county administrator. The complaint is asking the Commonwealth’s Attorney to investigate the three for potential violations

The fate of Roanoke's largest undeveloped parcel remains unresolved more than two years after city council approved a master plan for the 150-acre Evans Spring property. No development contracts have been signed, and private landowners still control whether the land is built on or preserved. According to WDBJ, the city

A mix of sun and clouds today with an isolated thunderstorm possible. ur high temperature warms well into the 80s. Tuesday afternoon is a First Alert Weather Day as the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms returns to the region. Stay tuned with WDBJ7 for more updates. The Storm Prediction...

BENT MOUNTAIN, Va. – A roof is more than a home repair — it can be the difference between a structure and a sanctuary. That’s the message behind a new project completed on Bent Mountain, where Cenvar Roofing, in partnership with Renovation Alliance and Owens Corning, replaced the roof for U.S. Air Force veteran Michael

The list of forecasted highway projects is now online. These are projects that may impact traffic traveling in the 12-county Salem Transportation District over the next week. Work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and weather dependent. New information is noted by “New” and updat

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – If you enjoy supporting your local high school and seeing world-class entertainment, then free up your Wednesday evening and plan to go to Salem Stadium for the Summer Music Games of Southwest Virginia! On Wednesday, July 29, Salem High School will host nine elite drum and bugle corps from all acros

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – Local pet owners have the opportunity to provide their dogs and cats with affordable, essential vet services in Salem. On Thursday, July 30, Angels of Assisi will partner with the Salem Animal Control and City of Salem Animal Shelter to host a low-cost Mobile Pet Health Clinic. The event takes place