Roanoke VA

SALEM, Va. - The WildCats traveled to Salem, Va. for the Joe LaRocco Invitational hosted by Roanoke College on Saturday and posted all-around performances. For the 60-meter prelims, Renya Russell led the Wildcats with a fourth-place finish in 8.03 seconds to qualify for the semifinals. Tatianna Langston also advanced...

TROUTVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Childhood cancer is a far too common reality, with nearly 10,000 children across the United States expected to receive a diagnosis in 2026, according to the American Cancer Society. It is a reality that the Rice family is living right now as their two-year-old daughter Audrey battles brain...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, Virginia – Periods of heavy rain will overspread southwest and central Virginia through Sunday evening, with rainfall totals reaching 1 inch or more south of Interstate 64 and creating pockets...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - One week after a double homicide occurred in its parking lot, Refreshing Church is focused on helping the families affected, supporting its members, and continuing regular worship services. “To really be here and have that situation happen, it was just a culture shock,” said Michaela Tucker,...

BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported in a restaurant fire Saturday, February 14, according to Bedford Fire Department. Firefighters responded at 9:40 p.m. to a report of a structure fire at Fajita Grill, where smoke was coming from one side of the building. Firefighters say they were able...

SALEM, Va. – While it may be the middle of the school year, it’s never too early for local school districts to begin filling the more than 500 expected vacancies ahead of the next school year. The Western Virginia Public Education Consortium brought together twelve local school systems...

The Virginia Tech softball team went 2-2 in Charlotte over the weekend after splitting two games on Saturday.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The internet is a highway that requires careful navigation, and parents need to equip their children with the knowledge to travel it safely. According to Nancy Hans, executive director of the Partnership for Community Wellness (PCW), the organization’s mission is clear: educate parents and...

Roanoke, Virginia, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is one of Investopedia's best places to retire. The cost of living in Roanoke is lower than the national average, with median home values and rents less than those in other states. From hiking and biking to museums and festivals, Roanoke offers...

ROANOKE, Va. – The Virginia Department of Veterans Services hosted a very special celebration in Roanoke on Friday that honored a remarkable group of local veterans. The Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center held a centenarian birthday celebration, recognizing six resident military veterans who are 100 years old or...