Lawmakers remain opposed to Roanoke casino
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Local lawmakers have not budged on their opposition to the idea of a casino in Roanoke. Late last year, city leaders proposed building an entertainment district around the Berglund Center. The idea included hotels, parking, restaurants, and a casino. The city received thousands of dollars and...
Demarcus Brown talks about his flip from Virginia to Virginia Tech
Demarcus Brown joined Kolby's Corner to discuss his decision to flip his commitment from UVA to Virginia Tech.
Cave Spring’s Tull named 2026 Don Holliday Memorial Scholarship recipient
ROANOKE, Va. – The Don Holliday Memorial Foundation celebrated its 40th year of existence on Wednesday, and in doing so, named Cave Spring’s Emily Tull the recipient of the Don Holliday Memorial Scholarship. Tull is a Cave Spring senior who plans on attending Virginia Tech in the fall...
Blacksburg research office among dozens the U. S. Forest Service may close as part...
The U.S. Forest Service is considering closing dozens of research facilities across the country, including one in Blacksburg. The closure is part of a larger restructuring plan the federal agency announced in March. The Forest Service did not clarify how many staff in Virginia will have to relocate as part...
Pinpoint Weather: Rain moves out, turning cooler
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Occasional rain will continue Wednesday evening into Thursday morning before ending. Some occasional thunder is possible. Rain will end from west to east Thursday morning. Rainfall will be heaviest in Southside and least in the Highlands. Temperatures will be cooler on Thursday. Temperatures will start the day in the 50s, rising […]
Emergency Teams train to handle livestock crashes in Moneta
MONETA, Va. – Emergency responders are training in Moneta on Wednesday to learn how to handle livestock-related emergencies, including crashes involving animals like cattle or horses. The Bovine Emergency Response Plan (BERP) training brings together law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel, veterinarians, and state workers to practice how to...
Oklahoma State Transfer Jaylen Curry Commits to Virginia Tech
Curry is the fifth commitment to the Hokies in this transfer cycle.
Town hall addresses attendance zoning concerns; RCPS tackles overcrowding
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Overcrowding at Roanoke City Public Schools could soon see some relief. But with a new, larger Preston Park Elementary set to open this Fall and possible attendance-zone changes on the table, families and teachers want to know what this means for their kids’ educational futures.
Bedford County first responders attend emergency livestock training class
MONETA, Va. (WFXR) – About 500,000 livestock travel on the road every minute nationwide. While it’s not common, accidents do happen, including three large-scale tractor-trailer rollovers in Virginia in the past 18 months. Before last year, Virginia did not have access to Bovine Emergency Response Plan (BERP) training. The Virginia Farm Bureau reached out to […]
The Cheesy Western, a longtime Roanoke food icon, guest stars on a Manhattan menu....
Lower Manhattan's Hamburger America diner will feature the Texas Tavern staple this month, paired with a Southern Living article that features the Church Avenue eatery. The post The Cheesy Western, a longtime Roanoke food icon, guest stars on a Manhattan menu. (Chile is extra.) appeared first on Cardinal News .
