Two boats, dock go up in flames at Smith Mountain Lake
HUDDLESTON, Va. (WSET) — Fire crews responded on Saturday to the Huddleston area of Smith Mountain Lake for a reported boat fire. Crews arrived just before 6 p.m. on May 23, where they found two boats and a dock on fire on Anthony Home Road. A number of agencies...
Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors to Vote on New Athletics-Focused LLC, Hokie Ventures
Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors is scheduled to hold its next meeting on Monday, June 1, and Tuesday, June 2 in Blacksburg. On the agenda is a vote to affiliate with a new "university-related corporation in support of intercollegiate athletics named Hokie Ventures, LLC, according to public documents posted online on
Virginia Tech’s Biggest Key To Potentially Crashing The CFP Party In 2026
In a crowded ACC that seems to have Miami as the favorite, any team can give itself an unlikely chance if they grab enough wins.
10 Mind-Blowing Overlooks In Virginia Worth The Brutal Hike
Some views come easy. A short walk from the parking lot, a few steps up a paved path, and there it is. But the overlooks on this list are different. They require a brutal hike, the kind that leaves you sweating and questioning your choices. The payoff, however, is mind-blowing....
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Teachers discuss techniques to achieve reading comprehension success
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Everybody knows that reading is fundamental, and comprehension is the foundation of any successful life. With SOLs wrapping up and the school year coming to a close for many of our hometowns, we wanted to catch up with some of our school divisions to see how they work to ensure students excel in t
Twin River Outfitters talk holiday water levels, prepare for influx of paddlers
BUCHANAN, Va. – River conditions on the James are looking good ahead of Memorial Day weekend!. Twin River Outfitters says the river is running around 2.5 feet right now, with the potential to rise closer to three feet tomorrow if more rain moves in. They say that is an ideal range for paddling trips.
Hope Center’s annual cookout sends message of safety
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - An afternoon of food and music is expected to bring crowds this weekend, but the Hope Center says there is bigger message behind the fun. Darlene Lewis is the Executive Director of the Roanoke nonprofit. She has been busy in the kitchen making food for The Hope Center’s annual community cookout ha
Officers Fire at Wanted Man During Attempted Arrest in Roanoke
ROANOKE, VA – The Roanoke Police Department is searching for a wanted man believed to be involved in an officer-involved shooting early Saturday morning in northeast Roanoke. They are searching for 43-year-old Larry Ranson Cooper. Police say the incident happened around 12:09 a.m. in the 1000 block of Orange...
Roanoke Trinket Trade Box removed after vandalism in Grandin Village
ROANOKE, Va. – A community trinket exchange in Roanoke’s Grandin Village has been temporarily shut down after its creator says it was vandalized overnight. The Roanoke Trinket Trade box, located outside Show Pony, had become a popular stop for residents looking to swap small items, leave gifts and connect with neighbor

















