Roanoke County, VA – Scam Alert: Jury Duty Phone Scam Circulating This Week, Claiming...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Roanoke County, VA – The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement officers and demand payment for allegedly missing jury duty....
A Mild and Dry Start to the Work Week!
ROANOKE, Va. – Today we have had stunning weather to kick off the work week! This afternoon featured lots of sunshine, blue sky, and high winds. Although we are clear and dry overnight, winds will still howl to the tune of 20-25 MPH. As of 4:55 PM this afternoon,...
Furry Friends: Nellie knows how to make you smile!
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, November 4, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) brought Nellie to the WFXR News Studio. Nellie is all smiles! This charming...
Greenway and Linden win reelection to Roanoke County School Board; third race too close...
Plus, a roundup of other school board results from across the region. The post Greenway and Linden win reelection to Roanoke County School Board; third race too close to call late Tuesday appeared first on Cardinal News .
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Puppies Today in Roanoke, VA
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near roanoke.
Viral video leads to driver termination after alleged Bedford County hit and run
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A hit and run crash in Bedford County, captured on a dash cam video that has since gone viral, is under investigation by state police. On Saturday, firefighters were dispatched to the 15700 block of Stewartsville Road around 4:32 p.m. for a rollover crash with multiple injuries. According...
Firefighters respond to two crashes on Forest Road, one being fatal
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Firefighters responded to two serious crashes on Forest Road on Tuesday, one of which was fatal, according to firefighters. The first crash happened just after noon in the 7300 block of Forest Road. Emergency crews arrived to find a head-on collision with injuries. Both lanes...
Virginia creates new natural area preserve to protect rare millipede species found only in...
Blacksburg, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has announced the creation of a new natural area preserve in Montgomery County. The newly designated preserve, called Eastern Divide, is the 68th addition to Virginia’s Natural Area Preserve system and covers nearly 34 acres near the...
Meet Marlee Coles: Beauty Launchpad 25 Under 50K 2025 Recipient
We are spotlighting the winners of Beauty Launchpad's 25 Under 50K contest for 2025, sponsored by SalonCentric. Here, you will get to know Marlee Coles (@marleedidthat), a texture hair expert and master stylist based out of Ulta Beauty in Roanoke, VA. Q&A with Marlee. Beauty Launchpad (BLP): What is a...
Bedford, VA Residents: Your Future Dogs Best Friend Awaits!
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around bedford..

















