Spafford Delivers Seamless Second Set at 5 Points Music Sanctuary in Roanoke
Spafford, long recognized as mainstays of the modern jam scene, continued their spring tour with a standout performance at 5 Points Music Sanctuary in Roanoke, Virginia on Wednesday night, delivering a flowing second set that played like one continuous piece of music. Though technically made up of four songs, the set...
RVSPCA displays animal artwork for 2026 Best in Show
ROANOKE, Va. – Looking for some new animal-related art? Check out the RVSPA, as they are currently displaying and judging art for their 2026 Best in Show art contest!. Best in Show is a local art contest that showcases animal-themed art from artists of all ages. Plus, all the art goes to a great cause - animal care...
Bedford County School Board to discuss possible closure of elementary school, grade rearrangement
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Bedford County School Board will host a meeting Thursday, March 12 to discuss two potential changes, according to Bedford County Public Schools. The meeting will take place at the School Administration Office Conference Room at 311 South Bridge Street in Bedford. The school system...
10 Virginia Food Spots That Don’t Need Ads To Stay Packed Every Night
Virginia has this sneaky talent: you can be strolling through a historic downtown, chatting with friends, or even day?dreaming about that meeting you just survived, and you won’t notice that your stomach is growling, until a whiff of something incredible snaps you back to reality. It’s the kind of...
Roanoke marks Bloody Sunday’s 61st anniversary with remembrance event
ROANOKE CITY, VA – Roanoke residents gathered Saturday, March 7, to mark the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the 1965 attack on peaceful voting rights marchers in Alabama that helped spur passage of the Voting Rights Act. The Roanoke chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference hosted a remembrance...
Big Innings Decide Virginia Tech’s 14-5 Loss To Georgia Tech.
Josh Poslusny recaps Virginia Tech's 14-5 loss in game two against Georgia Tech. Read more below.
Mostly cloudy today with some rain thrown in
A cold front is slowly making its way towards us, dropping our temperatures slightly and creating some showers that will be on and off throughout the day. Most of the rain will come this afternoon. Due to the temperatures, a couple thunderstorms are possible; so expect to hear a few rumbles of thunder.
Parents concerned about hotel being built near Bedford Elementary School
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Parents of students at Bedford Elementary School have launched a petition demanding additional safety measures at the school, citing concerns about a Hampton Inn under construction nearby. The hotel will have a direct line of sight to the school and its playground. Ashley Meadows, a mother...
WDBJ7 Archive: Remembering U.S. Marine Sgt. John Davis Harvey
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - On April 25, 1980, a mission to rescue 52 American hostages in Iran ended in disaster. A helicopter collided with a transport plane in the Iranian desert, killing eight crew members. “I know that our entire nation feels the deep gratitude I feel for the brave...
Investigation underway for Tazwell Ave. SE fire cause after swift response
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- On March 6 at 10:55AM, crews were dispatched by the E-911 Center to a possible structure fire in the 600 block of Tazwell Ave SE. According to Roanoke Fire-EMS (RFEMS), Battalion Chief 1 and the RFEMS team on Engine 6 A-Shift arrived then reported smoke showing on the side of the home. The call...

















