Roanoke VA

VIRGINIA — Emergency crews responded Friday to a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 in Botetourt County, according to officials. The Troutville Fire Department said multiple units were dispatched to the scene at the 149.6-mile marker on Interstate 81southbound. As a result of the crash, the right travel lane and...

Patchwork 250 is a new initiative from WSLS 10 that tells Virginia’s story, one piece at a time. Like a quilt made of many patches, every person, story, and tradition adds something special to our history. Join us as we celebrate 250 years by sharing the stories that make our region unique, one patch at a time.

SALEM, Va. – The Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo is back in Salem, kicking off its 58th year at the Salem Civic Center! The event draws top professional cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation, including Canada and local Roanoke Valley competitors, all vying for a chance at a world championship.

ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – Carilion’s testing data shows cases began rising in December, with the highest numbers occurring during the Christmas holidays, when people were gathering indoors. Since then, doctors say daily flu cases are gradually declining. Suggesting the region may have already passed its peak. “There is...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) On November 13th, Franklin County Union Hall District Supervisor Dan Quinn received a letter from Franklin County’s attorney, warning him of potential disciplinary action at the next Board of Supervisors meeting. Five days later, the board approved Quinn’s censure on two counts. The first...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia wakes to damp sidewalks and low clouds as rain spreads across the New River Valley. Wind stirs bare branches, and the air feels unsettled. Conditions stay active through the weekend, ending with a...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke has golf courses, but “Star City Golf Club” offers state-of-the-art simulators in a nice air conditioned spot and Tim Horne is proud to bring his business to one of our hometowns. “The golf course is a special place to me and I love...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Housing affordability remains one of the top issues in the City of Roanoke, where supply of affordable housing units is still far outpaced by demand. Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul has introduced House Bill 181 in response, which if passed would give the city of Roanoke the ability to expand its...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. January is an important — and often underestimated — period for basement moisture concerns across Virginia. While winter cold may suggest fewer water issues, seasonal conditions can quietly increase the...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Research is underway at Virginia Tech that explores a new weight loss compound that has the potential to help people lose weight without exercise and retain muscle. Webster Santos is a lead researcher. Santos is a professor of chemistry and the Cliff and Agnes Lilly Faculty...