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ROANOKE, Va. – As you are headed out the door this morning, you may only need a light jacket! Temperatures are very mild. We will quickly warm up into the 60s by noon and reach a high of 63 degrees. We are in good company with our above-average temperatures!...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul introduced legislation that aims to expand affordable housing in the City of Roanoke. According to Rasoul, HB181 would give Roanoke the ability “to create and maintain an Affordable Housing Dwelling Unit program” The bill would add Roanoke to a list of localities that...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Leadership changes are still yet to come for the Town of Blacksburg while two seats are vacant on the town council. Those changes were talked about during a town work session Tuesday, but another change was announced; Michael Sutphin was introduced as the mayor of Blacksburg.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia – Bright sun and fast-moving clouds sweep over the New River Valley this morning as a mild, gusty pattern tightens its grip. The air feels unusually soft for January, but changes are already lining...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a scam. Deputies said they have received numerous reports of scam calls, once again claiming you “missed jury duty” and now owe money or face arrest. According to deputies, the suspects are...

STEWARTSVILLE Va. (WFXR) – On Wednesday at 7:12 a.m., Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire that threatened a residential structure. Crews responded to the fire in the 18000 block of Stewartsville Rd. Upon arrival, responding units identified a small grass fire that extended...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) High schoolers in Franklin County will soon have another option after graduation to pursue careers. After a special Rocky Mount Town Council meeting Monday night, the council unanimously approved a special use permit to build a $5 million multipurpose facility at the old Mod-U-Kraf site....

SALEM, Va. – Known as one of Southwest Virginia’s favorite family-friendly events, the Salem Championship Stampede Rodeo is almost back for its 58th year!. The Salem Civic Center is being transformed into a rodeo arena, with staff working all week laying down dirt to prepare the venue. Kevin...

ROANOKE, Va. — Eight new firefighters are joining Roanoke fire stations across the city in 2026 after graduating Wednesday from an abbreviated training program. The new recruits bring Roanoke Fire-EMS up to full staffing just ahead of a wave of retirements expected this year. Roanoke Fire and EMS celebrated...