Roanoke VA

THE ROANOKE STAR VERDICT — 3.5 / 5. The closest gaming to Roanoke and a genuinely fun, low-effort local night out — machines, a proper sports bar and live music, fifteen minutes from town. Just go in knowing it’s Historical Horse Racing, not a full casino: no table games, no poker, no hotel. For those, you’re driving t

BEDFORD CO., Va. – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it was seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man who ran from deputies attempting a traffic stop. According to officials, the suspect fled on foot from his vehicle in the area of Quarles...

Drought conditions persist across Virginia – with the Roanoke Valley and areas further southeast, including Bedford, Danville and Martinsville, reaching an emergency status this week. Local, regional and state officials are stressing the need for more Virginians to conserve water. Standing beside the drier-than-usual S

Gov. Spanberger warns a drought emergency executive order remains possible as the Roanoke region hits emergency status and wells begin going dry.

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Imagine a painting that captures the entire Smith Mountain Lake and surrounding businesses. A local artist made that a reality, and you can have one of your own. Lisa Floyd spent four weeks painting and designing the new Smith Mountain Lake Destination Map for...

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(WFXR)- Following the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, WFXR News spoke with LewisGale Hospital Montgomery chief of staff and cardiologist Dr. John Patterson about the signs and symptoms of an aortic dissection, common risk factors, and the chances of survival. What is an aortic dissection? “The aorta is a lot like

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The temperatures are rising once again -- and it’s not just humans needing to be careful in extreme heat. In today’s Paws and Claws segment, Here @ Home sits down with Dr. Mike Van Horn and Dr. Keena Van Horn with Shenandoah Veterinary Associates join us with some ways to make sure our pets stay h

An internet service provider that left more than 30,000 rural customers without broadband connections has been stripped of its state contracts, state and local officials say. Virginia’s Office of Broadband determined this month that RiverStreet Networks, unable to acquire financing, is incapable of completing its broad

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Five days into a voluntary water restriction, many Botetourt County residents say the ongoing drought is becoming impossible to ignore. Lawns are turning brown, gardens need extra attention and families are finding new ways to make every drop count. For Gary Whitley, conserving water...