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 .
Roanoke’s Texas Tavern makes a splash in New York City and Southern Living Magazine
ROANOKE, Va. – Is it possible for something to be mysterious, delicious, and authentic all at the same time? If it is -- perhaps it’s the Cheesy Western at the Texas Tavern. “We had a Western when we opened up, which is a hamburger and egg. That’s from...
Virginia Tech’s Collegiate Times turns the page on print
BLACKSBURG, VA – After 123 years, the Collegiate Times will no longer roll off the presses and into Blacksburg. “We’ve always been there. We’ve been printing since 1903, which is incredible. It’s a bittersweet moment. It’s been a tradition for so long,” Outgoing Editor-in-Chief Michaela Scott said.
Active Weather Pattern Begins Wednesday!
We are kicking off a stretch of active weather today with showers and storms in the area throughout the day! You will need the umbrella as you’re headed out to the bus stop!. While the rainfall will be consistent during the day today, the coverage will vary. Rain showers will be widespread this morning before turning scattered this afternoon and evening.
