Roanoke VA

More than $3.7 million in congressionally directed spending has been designated to four specific projects in the City of Roanoke, including $1 million for the City of Roanoke’s biotech incubator project. “These critical investments in our community support economic growth and development in the City of Roanoke and...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- A former captain with Franklin County Fire and EMS has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the department alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The plaintiff, Rena Clark Jennings, is seeking back pay, front pay, compensatory damages, punitive damages, legal costs, and...

After more than 46 years of dedicated service in the banking industry, Gwendolyn Mitchell has officially retired, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of leadership, service, and community impact. Over the course of her career, Gwen has been immersed in every aspect of consumer banking, steadily sharpening her...

Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Friday, Feb 13, 2026 at 11:08 p.m. on Jubal Early Highway, just south of Windridge Road in Franklin County. A 2025 Honda Civic was traveling south on Jubal Early Highway when the vehicle crossed...

A 17-year-old boy from Bedford was arrested for allegedly taking photos of girls in a locker room at the Jamerson YMCA in Lynchburg, according to the police department. Lynchburg police responded to the report on Monday, Feb. 16, at about 6 p.m. and were able to quickly locate and arrest the boy.

BOTETOURT CO., Va. – Construction is underway on the Rocky Forge Wind Project, Virginia’s first land-based wind farm, located in Botetourt County. Developed by Apex Clean Energy, the project is designed as a utility-scale wind energy facility with a planned capacity between 75 and 79.3 megawatts. According to Apex...

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - One piece of legislation not moving forward in the 2026 General Assembly in Virginia is the bill called “Autumn’s Law”. It was named after Roanoke County 10-year-old Autumn Bushman, who died by suicide last year. It would have made bullying or cyberbullying a...

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — 'Bro-istas' may be coming to the Roanoke area; a popular drive-thru coffee chain on the West Coast is looking to open its first Virginia location. Dutch Bros hopes to open a store on Hershberger Road. The company has filed a special exception application for the commercial site.

Cohen will run as an independent in a race that's expected to have a full field. Retired Temple Emanuel Rabbi Kathy Cohen is running for Roanoke City Council, saying its recent decision to reduce school funding drove her decision. “If we do not have the strongest public schools, we do...

Imagine someone saying this when describing what you do for a living, “Truth be told, we are talking about a one-in-a-million talent. The combination of technical skill, unique style and overall impact is second to none.”. That is what Kendrick Lamar, one of the greatest musicians of all time,...