PC track teams deliver points, records, state qualifiers
At Region 3D Indoor Track & Field Championships held in Roanoke, the Pulaski County Cougars delivered a complete team performance filled with points, personal records, and state qualifications. The boys team placed 7th overall with 32 points, while the girls team finished 11th in the final standings. Regional...
Botetourt community seeks answers, plans action on Google data center proposal
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Botetourt community members gathered this afternoon to discuss the proposed Google data center planned for the county. The group held an information session to share insights gained from documents and conversations with officials. Many residents said they have felt left out of the loop and...
Vote for Roanoke’s Grub in America’s Favorite Pet competition
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Grub, a unique cat with a troubled past from the Roanoke Valley SPCA, is in the leading four for the America’s Favorite Pet contest. If Grub were voted winner of the challenge, he would receive a modeling gig as the furry face on the cover of Modern Cat Magazine and a […]
Dry Slot Spares Most From Snowfall
ROANOKE, Va. – There has been a lot of talk about the coastal system that will travel towards the north-eastern US. starting today. Our location in particular will be in what we call a “dry slot,” where most of the region will not be as affected by this system.
Blacksburg, VA Winter Storm Warning: 12 Inches, 50 MPH Winds Until Midnight Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, VA – A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for parts of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia through midnight EST Monday night, bringing heavy mountain snow, damaging winds and...
Big Ol’ Fish: February 20, 2026
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — WFXR’s George Noloff 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 […]
Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Increased With Intake of Highest Amounts of Ultraprocessed Foods
HealthDay News — Adults consuming the highest amounts of ultraprocessed foods have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in the American Journal of Medicine. Yanna Willet, from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in Blacksburg, and colleagues...
Measles Scare Hits Downtown Bethesda Office After Visit From Virginia Patient
Montgomery County health officials say a Virginia resident with confirmed measles may have exposed people in downtown Bethesda during a visit to an office building at 7200 Wisconsin Avenue on Feb. 10. The county’s disease-control team is urging anyone who was in the building that day to keep an eye out for symptoms...
Va. county approves fire and EMS study outlining staffing, response improvements
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. — A community risk assessment and standards of cover study to evaluate Bedford County fire and emergency medical services operations received the county board of supervisors’ unanimous approval on Tuesday. In meeting the goal of providing reliable, timely and effective fire and EMS services, the...
One Person Killed, Three Injured in Montgomery County House Fire
Fatal Montgomery County Home Fire Kills One, Injures Three I want to start by giving you a clear picture of […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

















