Two people & three pets displaced after Roanoke home fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two people and three animals were displaced after a home fire in Roanoke Monday evening, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. Crews were dispatched to a home in the 700 block of Madison Ave. NW at 10:27 p.m. April 20, 2026. First responders reported flames visible on the side and rear of the home, according to emergency personnel.
City of Roanoke and Carilion looking to bring new jobs to the area with...
The City of Roanoke is teaming up with Carilion Clinic to bring new businesses to the area with a new biotechnology incubator. Known as RoVa Labs at Carilion Clinic, the incubator will support the growth of research spinoffs and start-up companies as they work to commercialize groundbreaking research. This comes...
Two people injured in Bedford rollover
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Two people were hospitalized in what first responders describe as a two-vehicle accident with rollover Sunday evening, according to the Bedford Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the 6800 block of Big Island Hwy. at 8:42 p.m. on April 19, 2026. Crews arrived to find two wrecked...
Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke
Bluegrass star Billy Strings is recovering from surgery after a weekend skateboarding accident in Charlottesville. The injury leaves fans in the Star City wondering if his scheduled July 14 performance will proceed as planned. Accident at John Paul Jones Arena. The incident occurred Saturday night during the second of two...
A Celebration of Heroes: Quick-thinking technician saves coworker from choking at work
On October 16, what began as a normal workday turned into a life-saving moment. Amanda Butler, a medical records technician, was preparing to leave when she heard unusual noises from a nearby office. When she checked, she found her coworker choking and unable to breathe. Recognizing the emergency, Butler quickly...
VARSITY TRACK: SMLCA senior Anna Robinson places 1st in shot put, discus at Altavista...
The Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy (SMLCA) varsity track teams traveled to Altavista High School on April 16 to compete against the Colonels and other participating schools including Gretna, Galelio and Chatham. Top SMLCA boys finishers. Bronson Baader placed 1st in the 100-meter with a time of 11.29. Bronson Baader...
Crushed Skull from Ghost Ranch Yields New Triassic Carnivore Three Times T. rex’s Age
Blacksburg, Virginia – A mangled dinosaur skull, unearthed over four decades ago and long overlooked, has revealed a new species of early meat-eating predator. Virginia Tech geosciences senior Simba Srivastava led the analysis that identified the fossil as belonging to one of the last survivors of the Herrerasauria family from the Triassic period’s close. This ... Read more
Target 7: Budget questions linger as lawmakers return to Richmond
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia lawmakers return to the capital Thursday for a special session to finalize a state budget, with billions of dollars in funding decisions still unresolved. The Virginia General Assembly is behind schedule approving a budget, a trend that has become routine in recent years. Since 2000,...
Grown Here at Home: Roanoke butcher shop prioritizes transparency with local farms
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - When the owner of a Roanoke butcher shop wrote up the business plan in 2019, sourcing products from quality producers was the top priority. Yard Bull Meats prepares cuts of meat in the front of the shop. The business has a window into the walk-in cooler so customers can see how meats are stored. Owner Tyler Thomas said the open...
Spanberger names four appointees to Virginia Tech Board of Visitors
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR)- Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the appointment of four members to Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors. The appointments for the following individuals will begin on July 1: The terms for Rosa Atkins, Edward H. Baine, Ryan D. McCarthy, Mehul Sanghani, Margaret Ann Smith will end on June 30. The Board of Visitors has […]
