Fire closes Blacksburg childcare center, man charged with arson
The Valley Interfaith Child Care Center in Blacksburg experienced fire damage on Easter. The post Fire closes Blacksburg childcare center, man charged with arson appeared first on Cardinal News .
The Middle-Of-Nowhere Virginia General Store That’s Worth The Drive For Its Biscuits Alone
Some places make you work for it, and the Paint Bank General Store in Paint Bank, Virginia, is absolutely one of them. This isn’t your average pit stop, it’s a destination that rewards those willing to venture into the beautiful Appalachian wilderness for some of the best comfort food you’ll find anywhere in the Commonwealth.
Southwest Virginia Ballet presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
ROANOKE, Va. – We are coming up on the 35th anniversary of the Southwest Virginia Ballet. This week, it will celebrate that milestone with a spring concert featuring many different and fantastic acts, including a performance of Laurence Blake’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Blake is the artistic...
Hometown gas prices continue to rise amid US/Iran conflict
(WDBJ) - The US/Iran conflict continues to impact gas prices. In Virginia, the cost of a gallon is up to 4 dollars and 17 cents. Here’s a look at some of the prices in our area,. Roanoke average - $4.10. Lynchburg - $4.06. Danville - $4.04.
No injuries reported in Glenvar garage fire
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported in a garage fire Sunday, May 3, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue. Firefighters say they responded at 5:08 p.m. to reports of a residential structure fire on the 2500 block of Creekside Drive in the Glenvar area, where heavy flames and smoke were coming from a detached garage.
Bedford County Public Schools holds bus driver recruitment fair
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - In an effort to bring in more bus drivers, Bedford County Public Schools hosted a recruitment fair Saturday, May 2. Bedford County Public Schools is looking for drivers, substitutes, car drivers, and aids ahead of the 2026-27 academic year. People interested in the position were...
Virginia Tech speaker calls for ‘end of US empire,’ praises Oct 7 in ‘Death...
Mohamed Abdou, barred from Columbia for supporting terror groups, allegedly urged students to disrupt the U.S. defense industry at a Virginia Tech event.
Taco’Ritas Festival returns to Roanoke
Head to the Berglund Center for live Music Saturday from The Chupacabras, a live DJ on the Flex Party Truck with DJ Davis, shopping vendors, salsa dancing, margaritas and other great beverages, and of course, tacos from your favorite local Roanoke restaurants and food trucks. 10 News Anchor Jason Freund...
Roanoke VA area radio settings
VFO A: Channel 1 (ANCHOR-GMRS) VFO B: Scan channels (10–41) 🔁 Alternate mode (ham focus) POWER STRATEGY (huge difference) ROANOKE RF QUICK CARD (GMRS + HAM) GMRS RPT: 462.550 (107.2) GMRS ALT: 462.675 (123.0) HAM VHF CALL: 146.520. HAM VHF RPT: 146.940 / 147.150. HAM UHF CALL: 446.000.
Cooler May starts after record-hot April across Central Virginia
Va. (WSET) — April 2026 finished as one of the warmest months recorded in Central Virginia's weather history. The Lynchburg area recorded the fourth hottest April during the last 100 years. Roanoke observed the warmest, ranking number one for the hottest April on record. Danville finished with the third warmest April.
