Roanoke VA

On March 13, 2026, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and school administrators responded to a report that a weapon had been brought to Bedford Elementary School. Staff followed safety protocols, secured the item, and removed the student from the classroom. No one was injured, and there is no active threat.

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The YMCA at Virginia Tech is hosting a community art exhibition titled ‘Exploring Art in the NRV.’ The aim of the exhibition is to showcase the vibrant artistic atmosphere that shapes the culture and identity of the New River Valley. Artwork is on display through April 10, with a free public...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A Virginia Tech research team is working to develop a vaccine that could help stop opioid addiction. Data from the Virginia Department of Health show opioid overdose deaths spiked in 2021, with more than 2,000 deaths statewide. By 2024, that number had dropped to roughly 1,000. Data from 2025...

For Brandon Meade, emerging technologies can boost safety on the construction job site—though nothing can replace tried-and-true traditional practices. Meade, director of environmental, health and safety at New River Electrical Corp. in Cloverdale, Va., shares his career journey and his strategies for keeping New...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — WFXR’s George Noloff enjoys everything outdoors. So, when he sees other people having a blast on the water, he wants them to share their photos of Big Ol’Fish!. If you have a photo or video of your Big Ol’ Fish, share them with...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, VA – Clouds will gradually increase across the New River Valley today as a mild weekend leads into a wetter start to the week with rain, thunderstorms and even a chance of snow. Saturday will...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charleston, West Virginia – Drivers across the central Appalachian region could face dangerous travel conditions Monday afternoon and evening as a fast-moving line of severe thunderstorms pushes through the...

VIRGINIA — A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 North in Montgomery County, Virginia, is causing significant traffic delays Saturday afternoon. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the crash occurred near the 121-mile marker on I-81 North. As of about 1:49 p.m., all northbound lanes were closed...

ROANOKE, VA – For the first time in a long time, Roanoke skaters have a place built just for them. The new Wasena skatepark is the result of a multi-million dollar investment shared between Roanoke City, Vinton and Salem - and for many in the skating community, it’s been a long time coming.

BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) The Bedford County Public Schools (BCPS) School Board voted 5-2 in favor of closing Stewartsville Elementary School, the county’s oldest elementary school still in operation. Many board members cited how difficult this decision would be, but BCPS had many difficult financial questions to answer....