Lawsuit filed against VHSL and school board alleging discrimination against home-school students
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke County family has filed a lawsuit against the Virginia High School League and the Roanoke County School Board. They’re challenging the constitutionality of Virginia’s rule prohibiting home school students from participating in high school athletics, claiming it discriminatory....
This Haunting Virginia Landmark Tells The Eerie Legends Of One Of The Oldest Historic...
Few places make history feel this immediate, where the weight of the past seems to settle in the air the moment you arrive. In the heart of Blacksburg, this estate stands as a striking reminder that Virginia’s story is far more layered than it first appears. Its colonial architecture...
Virginia Tech picks up multiple Crystal Ball predictions for elite 2027 safety
James Franklin and Virginia Tech landed a pair of Crystal Ball predictions for elite Class of 202 safety Tristin Hughes.
Lou Gramm Kicks off Festival in the Park May 22
Legendary rock vocalist Lou Gramm, best known as the powerful voice behind Foreigner’s greatest hits, will headline the opening night of Festival In The Park 2026 on Friday, May 22 at Elmwood Park in Roanoke, Virginia. Festival In The Park, one of Roanoke’s longest-running and most beloved outdoor events,...
Carilion invests $1.25 million to Roanoke County career and technology instruction
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Carilion is investing approximately $1.25 million in medical instruction provided at the new Roanoke County Career and Technology Center, according to Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS). RCPS and Carilion Clinic have announced a long-term partnership to provide ongoing support to...
Roanoke gas prices increase nearly 5¢ in the last week, Gasbuddy says
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Average gasoline prices in Roanoke rose 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.76 per gallon on Monday, March 30, 2026, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 155 stations in Roanoke. The survey mentioned fuel prices in Star City are up 104.2 cents per...
Hometown Health: Does collagen really work for aging skin?
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Collagen supplements have become a popular beauty and wellness trend on social media, with claims they can improve skin elasticity and help hair and nail health. But the science behind the supplements remains unclear. “Some studies have shown significant benefits from using collagen supplements,...
VIDEO: UConn fans excited for Final Four
UConn fans react to the teams earning spots in the Final Four.
Target 7: Parents speak out after close family friend abused 18-month-old
VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - A child abuse story is getting national attention after babysitter Carly Webb was caught on camera abusing an 18-month-old toddler. Tyler and Madison Boothe say she wasn’t just a babysitter, she was a close family friend. “She could’ve killed our daughter, Haisleigh. That girl is gonna serve 365...
Rabies case confirmed in fox in SW Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Local health officials confirmed a case of rabies found in a fox in SW Roanoke. According to Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts, the rabid animal was found near Beechwood Drive and Roberts Road. Health officials offer the following tips to help prevent the spread of rabies:
