Speed cameras to be installed on Interstate 81 in Roanoke & Botetourt counties, VSP...
ROANOKE & BOTETOURT COUNTIES, Va. (WDBJ) - Speed safety cameras will be erected on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County and Botetourt County; they’ll be activated Monday, May 11, 2026 for enforcement, Virginia State Police announced Friday. The cameras will be built along the northbound and southbound sides of the...
Heart of our Hometowns: Texas Tavern’s iconic Cheesy Western burger goes to New York...
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s a rite of passage for anyone who calls Roanoke, Virginia home. A trip downtown to the little white brick building and it doesn’t matter if it’s your first or millionth time, The Texas Tavern never changes. “Towns, if they’re lucky, have a...
Andy Layne Trail Relocation Project Aims to Improve Safety After Emergency Closure and Detour
A temporary detour and parking relocation along the Andy Layne Trail are raising safety concerns for hikers and drivers near the Appalachian Trail, but trail officials say a long-term relocation project is expected to improve access and safety once completed. The Andy Layne Trail leads to Tinker Cliffs, part of...
Shorebirds Win Second Straight over Salem to Take Series Lead
Shorebirds Win Second Straight over Salem to Take Series Lead. SALEM, VA: The Delmarva Shorebirds (12-18) picked up their second consecutive win over the Salem RidgeYaks (13-17) on Thursday, winning 6-2. The RidgeYaks plated the first run of the game in the first inning on an RBI single by Skylar...
Danville man arrested, charged on numerous child exploitation offenses: DOJ
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — An indictment charging a Danville man in connection with twelve felony charges related to child exploitation, including the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), sexual enticement of minors, cyberstalking, and making threats to injure reputation with intent to extort, was unsealed on Friday following his recent arrest in New Mexico, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
From heartbreak to healing: Roanoke community opens up at “Rise Up”
ROANOKE, Va. – Nearly 200 people packed the Grandin Theatre Thursday night for “Rise Up: Stories of Roanoke Resilience,” an event highlighting personal stories of hardship, healing and perseverance from Roanoke City teens, community members and local leaders. The event raised money for the Roanoke Prevention Alliance,...
250 Roanoke elementary students could be attending a different school this fall, division says
School division officials shared plans for shifting the city's attendance zones at two town hall meetings this week. The post 250 Roanoke elementary students could be attending a different school this fall, division says appeared first on Cardinal News .
Virginia Tech and James Franklin trending for elite 4-star Class of 2027 running back
Virginia Tech is trending upward for four-star Class of 2027 running back Javian Jones-Priest.
Fifth grade fishing phenom lighting up striped bass tournament trail
Her name is Annalise Creel. She is an 11-year-old Roanoke County fifth-grader. She is also one of the top youth division tournament anglers fishing various striped bass tournament circuits in the southeastern U.S.
ACC Softball Tournament Quarterfinals Preview: No.16 Virginia Tech vs. Virginia
The Commonwealth Clash extends into postseason action.

















