Roanoke Police arrest suspect in fatal hit-and-run crash
ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE. The Roanoke Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 59-year-old man. Brian Angelo Campbell, 59, of Vinton, was arrested early Wednesday and charged with felony hit-and-run and reckless driving. Authorities said investigators identified the...
Lynchburg man arrested after threatening to shoot up Jefferson Forest High School: BCSO
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A Lynchburg man is facing charges after officials said he made threats against Jefferson Forest High School. According to the Bedford County Sheriff's Office, their investigation started when a South Carolina resident called them after seeing a disturbing comment on YouTube. According to...
Everything From Virginia Tech HC James Franklin After March 31’s Practice
Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin spoke to the media after practice on Tuesday, March 31.
Freedom First Credit Union hosting “Freedom to Give”
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - You can help keep kids fed at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia during their 2026 summer camp program. Donated food will help keep summer camp participants “energized and nourished,” according to the organization. Among the items needed are sealed, individually packaged...
Data center transparency group responds to Google announcement
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A group of concerned citizens is pushing back against Google’s planned data center in Botetourt County, saying last week’s official announcement left key questions unanswered about water supply and infrastructure costs. The Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance was formed...
Pinpoint Weather: Strong storms possible Wednesday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Showers and storms are expected to return to the region on Wednesday. A cold front will move closer to the region. With heat and humidity in place, afternoon storms are possible. Some storms could produce strong winds and large hail, mainly north of US-460. Storms will form as temperatures...
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/1 to 4/8.
Find something of your liking in our weekly listings. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered. We encourage folks to contact the venue directly to learn of any last minute changes or cancellations.
Emma Mazzarone’s Move to the Top of the Hokies’ Rotation
The junior has racked up 102 strikeouts this year.
From butterfly effect to wheel of fortunes: Center in the Square, part 2
Roanoke's Center in the Square has been pivoting away from its original mission of providing financial support for a hub of nonprofit cultural groups, and instead has begun creating its own attractions. The post From butterfly effect to wheel of fortunes: Center in the Square, part 2 appeared first on Cardinal News .
Hometown Health: Pfizer seeks approval for new Lyme disease vaccine
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pfizer said it plans to seek regulatory approval of a new vaccine for Lyme disease. Vaccines for Lyme disease have had a troubled past. One was approved in 1998. Its manufacturer pulled it from the market in 2002 due to soft demand. That was based largely on fears it caused arthritis, even...
