Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A few showers may linger into tonight with warm and muggy conditions as lows only fall into the mid-to-upper 60s under mostly cloudy skies. Some patchy fog will be possible as moisture from rainfall today pools above the surface. Warm and humid tomorrow with high temperatures in the mid 70s to...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - One underwater find by two little girls is another son’s accidentally buried treasure, making a Father’s Day never to be forgotten. “I was thanking everybody there, even the ones that didn’t find it. I was thanking everybody and I was so happy,” said Lawson Wood.

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke seeks lifeguards as summer temperatures rise: Lifeguarding used to be a go-to summer job for teens, but now a national shortage is leaving cities like Roanoke in need of more lifeguards (American Lifeguard Association - Lifeguard Training, Class & Certification). About one in three U.S. public...

When it comes to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), finding the right gym is crucial for honing your skills, improving fitness, and achieving personal goals. Roanoke, VA, is home to several gyms that cater to both beginners and seasoned fighters. Whether you’re looking to train like a professional or just want a new way to...

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A 16-year-old boy from Lynchburg was arrested, and another suspect is still at large after an attempted traffic stop led to a manhunt, officials say. According to the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was patrolling the Blue Ridge area around 11:45 p.m. when...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (TCN) -- Authorities recently arrested a couple on suspicion of abusing and torturing children. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, on May 29, officials executed a search warrant at a home in the Norris Run area. They were investigating claims of abuse involving several...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Sheetz chain of convenience stores will hold a job fair this week for petroleum truck drivers in the Roanoke area. CLI Transport, the company’s dedicated petroleum carrier, says it has immediate plans to hire drivers, so Sheetz will host a hiring event for prospective drivers Wednesday, June...

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Professor of Emergency Medicine Stephanie Lareau joined Good Day DC.

It's a First Alert Weather Day because of the potential of localized flooding.

ROANOKE, Va. – We are continuing to monitor the chance for flooding Monday as more showers and storms move into the area. This past weekend brought some impressive rain totals to some. While most areas saw between 0.50 in and 2 in of rain, some saw nearly double that.