Roanoke VA

The City of Salem says City Councilman John Saunders has passed away. (The City of Salem)

Roanoke, VA – A cold front will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms that start this afternoon and carry over into the evening. A few storms could be strong to severe, with damaging winds and heavy downpours possible. This afternoon we should see some scattered showers and thunderstorms across the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Shoppers from all across the area hunted the racks at 19 local shops as Roanoke’s annual “Sidewalk Sale” returned downtown on Saturday. WDBJ7 spoke with ChocolatePaper and Woodshed Friday - two businesses who were excited to welcome in folks for the big day.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A deputy transported blood to the hospital on behalf of its courier who was stalled due to a flat tire Friday evening, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they stopped to help a delivery driver who was on the side of...

Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible across the Roanoke region through Saturday evening and into the early overnight hours, with forecasters warning that some storms could turn strong to severe. According to WFXR's Pinpoint Weather team, damaging wind gusts are the primary concern. The area west of the B

Wilson built a 10-run lead before holding off Salem’s eight-run eighth inning for an 11-10 Carolina League win.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- The Airport Road tunnel in Roanoke will be reduced to one lane August 27-28 for routine maintenance. The maintenance is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days. According to Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport, an automated light system and/or flaggers will be in place to direct traffic. Drivers

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - In the face of a challenging economy, communities bond together to drive small business. Get ready to shop till you drop and support small businesses. Downtown Roanoke, Inc. is bringing back its Annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale on Saturday. Business owners tell WDBJ7 that the event makes...

ROANOKE, Va. – A miscommunication about transportation resulted in a Roanoke kindergartener being dropped off at an apartment complex near I-581, which resulted in worried parents and school staff. The student’s mother said the following about the incident:. “He didn’t have a bus pass to even get on...

SALEM, Va. – The ongoing Interstate 81 widening project will result in likely delays for many drivers until late October, the Virginia Department of Transportation said. VDOT said that blasting will occur for around eight weeks between exits 143 and 150 in Roanoke and Botetourt counties, starting the week of August 24.