Roanoke VA

A hot dog should not require a history lesson, but Virginia keeps serving both in the same paper wrapper. One counter passed its hundredth birthday without giving the steamed bun a modern makeover. Another seats just ten diners at a Roanoke counter while chile simmers beside the grill. You will...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a person suspected of passing counterfeit bills at a Dollar General store earlier in July. According to the sheriff's office, the suspect allegedly used counterfeit currency during separate transactions at th

MONETA, Va. (WFXR) – Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy is expanding its athletic program with the addition of two experienced leaders. The academy hired Tim Fulton as its new athletic director. Fulton brings years of experience as a teacher, coach, and athletic administrator, most recently serving as athletic direc

Patchy smoke from distant wildfires is drifting across the Roanoke Valley today, triggering a Code Orange Air Quality Alert as temperatures climb toward the mid-90s. The alert remains in effect until 9 p.m. tonight for Roanoke, Salem, and surrounding counties. Breathing in the haze. The Virginia Department of Environme

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Emergency roadwork on southbound Interstate 81 in Salem and Roanoke County will impact drivers this weekend, according to VDOT. As part of roadwork, Interstate 81 southbound between exit 141 and 140 will be reduced to one lane from Friday, July 17 at 9 p.m. to Sunday, July 19 at 10 a.m. The

Danny Kanell and Chip Patterson discuss Ethan Grunkemeyer stepping up at Virginia Tech.

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. – Smith Mountain Lake’s annual Pirate Days celebration will take place entirely on land this year as the lake remains about 5 feet below its normal level, forcing organizers to adjust one of the area’s signature summer events. Organizers Commodore P.J. and Lady...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - From live music and a pirate-themed party to a Broadway-style musical and a free jazz festival, there are several events happening across the region this weekend. First Fridays in Downtown Roanoke. First Fridays returns Friday evening on Franklin Road in Downtown Roanoke, with alternative party ro

The Kings, the “band that plays everything,” performed for a huge audience at the July 11. Mingle at the Market in Vinton. The Kings have been around since the mid 1960s, appearing as. the house band and main attraction at The Kings Inn during the 1970s. While countless...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) — An extreme drought continues to impact several parts of Southwest Virginia, and local and state officials gathered at Smith Mountain Lake Thursday to address the conditions. The last drought this severe occurred in 2003 and lasted about four years. The Western Virginia Water...