Roanoke VA

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Richmond, Virginia – Slippery interstates and strong wind gusts could disrupt travel across Virginia beginning Thursday, Feb. 26, as a wetter late-winter pattern increases the risk for freezing rain and...

ROANOKE, Va. – Washington Park has been a community landmark for more than a century, holding deep meaning especially for Roanoke’s Black community. Now, residents are speaking out, urging city leaders to protect a historic building there, the Caretaker’s Cottage, before it’s too late. Roanoke residents...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — If we were colder at the ground on Sunday, we would have a snow day! It’s cold enough overhead. The map that I included with this story is from the National Weather Service. Most of the ABC13 area will simply receive just “cold rain”...

Virginia Tech head coach Megan Duffy, plus forward Carys Baker and guard Carleigh Wenzel spoke to the media after the Hokies' loss to North Carolina.

BEDFORD, Va. – Bedford residents got to have their say Thursday night about how they want their town to change over the next 20 years. The town held its 2045 comprehensive plan meeting to talk about how Bedford will grow and spend money over the next 20 years. Folks gathered to discuss housing, traffic and the budget.

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs relieved media manager and play-by-play announcer Mitch Stewart of his duties Wednesday after a violation of the team’s code of conduct. The decision follows a recent legal incident involving the long-time voice of the organization. Court Records Detail Recent Arrest. Online case...

ESPN sent James Franklin a clear recruiting message at Virginia Tech in the pursuit of Peter Bourque.

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SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Union workers reached a tentative agreement in the early morning hours Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 with Yokohama Tire Manufacturing in Salem, according to USW Local 1023. The agreement entails the plant will permanently close March 18. USW Local 1023 says it has secured a “commitment” from...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Back pain affects up to 80% of people at some point in their lives and is a leading cause of job-related disability in the U.S. The condition can lead to missed workdays and significantly impact quality of life. Dr. Trishul Kapoor with the Center for Spine...