Roanoke VA

As part of ongoing work to increase Southwest Virginia’s access to the most advanced cardiovascular and emergency care, Carilion Clinic gathered today to commemorate its newest addition: Crystal Spring Tower at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The 12-story, more-than-500,000-square-foot facility houses Carilion...

DoorDash and Wing have launched drone delivery service at a Wendy’s in Christiansburg, bringing futuristic food delivery to this town of 22,000. Customers within 2.5 miles of the fast food chain’s North Franklin Street location can have their Frosties and fries delivered from above in about 30 minutes.

Richmond, Virginia – Another wave of showers and thunderstorms is sweeping across the Mid-Atlantic Thursday as a cold front pushes through, bringing locally heavy rain and possible flooding in low-lying areas. According to the National Weather Service’s Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, rainfall totals reached...

Authorities recently detained a couple of on suspicion of child abuse and torture. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, on May 29, officers executed a search warrant at a property in the Norris Run area. They were looking into allegations of abuse involving many children. During the search,...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Lake is a family favorite travel destination during the hot summer months. But even with the fun in the sun, it’s essential to prioritize safety when enjoying the water. “With more and more people coming out with the good weather on the lake,...

SALEM, Va. – Salem City Schools announced the passing of June Long in a social media post on Wednesday. According to Salem City Schools, Long passed away on Sunday at the age of 94. Long was the first woman appointed to Salem’s School Board and later served as the...

Get a taste of the Great Trail, great lodging and fine eats. These weekend-friendly walks let you enjoy America’s most iconic trail in style, and all end with a great overnight stay. The Blue Ridge region is home to one of the planet’s largest and most concentrated swaths of...

ROANOKE, Va. – What began as a missing person case ended in a homicide investigation. The body of 40-year-old Meagan Martin, a mother and beloved neighbor, was discovered outside a Downing Street home Tuesday morning. Wednesday afternoon, Roanoke Police arrested 45-year-old Joshua Presley, for second-degree murder in...

ROANOKE, Va. – ROANOKE, Va. – Wednesday Evening Update. Showers and storms tomorrow will bring the threat of gusty winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Due to the amount of rain that blanketed the area this past weekend, our soil is very saturated, and additional rain will bring flooding concerns to the region.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The City of Roanoke is asking people who remember the Flood of 1985 to share their stories, pictures, and videos as part of a project to preserve as much as possible about an important moment in the city’s history. November 4 of this year will...