Roanoke VA

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. After four years on the move, Birrieria La Vaca has settled at 604 5th St. SW in Roanoke’s Old Southwest, opening its brick-and-mortar on August 22, 2025. The restaurant now keeps regular hours — Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tue–Thu 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11...

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. When a homegrown food truck trades wheels for four walls, neighbors pay attention. Since September 27, Papa’s Box—a Roanoke favorite since 2021—has opened at 3501 Shenandoah Ave. NW, giving Northwest Roanoke a fresh, independent option for daytime dining...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The newest section of the Roanoke River Greenway is officially open, running through the City of Salem and Roanoke County. It spans a little over half a mile, bringing the trail within a mile of Green Hill Park’s additional mile of trails. The expansion forms the latest link in a broader […]

A Bedford man has been taken into custody on three felony charges under VA Code 18.2-374.3 involving the use of communication systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children under the age of 15. William Phillips, age 35, and a resident of Bedford County, was taken into custody by the Bedford...

(WSET) — The Moneta Volunteer Fire Department said one person was taken to the hospital after an incident on Wednesday night. Firefighters said they were alerted to the intersection of Feldspar Road & Whitehouse Road for reports of a single vehicle over the embankment. Firefighters said RE81 and E8...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - By the time Summit Helicopters pilot Carl Milko and WDBJ7 photographer Mark Layman were in the air, it was apparent the Roanoke Valley was experiencing an epic flood. They’d been flying just a short time on November 4, 1985, when Milko received a call from the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Hip Hop Santa, known as Melvin Ward, has been bringing joy to the Roanoke Valley for 20 years!. He joins 7@four to discuss why he started and what keeps him inspired to do this every year.

Roanoke, Virginia – Drivers in Roanoke should prepare for an overnight ramp closure as part of an ongoing project to enhance the northbound Interstate 581 exit ramp onto eastbound Orange Avenue. According to transportation officials, the temporary closure will take place on the evening of Wednesday, November 19,...

BEDFORD Va. (WXFR) – Several crews spent much of Wednesday putting out brush fires that spread fast due to high winds and dry conditions. “So currently we’ve had several brush fires along 460, also along Hogan’s road and Cortes Road. We don’t know what caused them, but upon arrival, there were several fires that...

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Fire crews from multiple agencies are battling two brush fires underway in the Jefferson National Forest between Botetourt and Craig counties. According to Botetourt County Fire and EMS, around 7:00 a.m., on Wednesday, November 5, crews responded to a brush fire located near Bald...