Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A major revitalization project in Roanoke’s Norwich neighborhood is taking a massive leap forward. It’s been a year since city leaders announced plans to transform the former Walker Foundry site. The historical landmark has been vacant for years and now, heavy machinery is on the ground, carving o

ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke driver is out hundreds of dollars after hitting a massive pothole that she says left her car undrivable — and now she wants to know who’s going to pay for it. Brooke Smith was driving near the Clearbrook Walmart when her car...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man was indicted Monday, August 3, 2026, following an investigation into an assault and fire that occurred on Wise Ave. SE in July, according to the Roanoke Police Department. RPD says a Roanoke Grand Jury indicted William Preston Joyce on a charge of first-degree murder;...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. — Bedford County has selected an experienced emergency management professional with deep ties to Virginia's public safety community as its next Emergency Management Coordinator. County Administrator Robert Hiss announced that Cole Taggart will assume the position on Aug. 17. Taggart comes to Bedford

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – On Interstate 81 South at mile marker 123 in Montgomery County, drivers should expect delays due to a car crash. This is causing the south left shoulder, right lane, and right shoulder to be closed. Updated at 7:14 a.m. At the same time, at mile marker 125.6 in Montgomery County, […]

The Montgomery Museum of Art & History invites the public to celebrate Heritage Day Festival: 250 Years of Community & Food, a free community festival highlighting the history, culture, and traditions of Montgomery County and the Appalachian region. As part of Virginia’s 250th commemoration, this year’s festival explor

VIRGINIA – The average price of gasoline has risen slightly over the last week, with GasBuddy reporting a 1.9-cent increase in Roanoke. After surveying 155 stations in the Star City, GasBuddy found that prices are 33.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and 90.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. Nationwide

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City Council received an update Monday on options to reduce the city’s deer population, following complaints from businesses and residents about damage caused by the animals. Townside Gardens, a local business, has been among those hit hard by deer coming down and eating merchandise....

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A cheeseburger throwdown event will raise money to benefit programs for seniors at Warm Hearth Village, a nonprofit community with a 50-year history in Blacksburg. Chelsea Keating and Mardy Baker from The Warm Hearth Foundation joined 7@four to speak about Cheeseburgers in Parrot-dise. The Livi

Montgomery County voters head to the polls Tuesday to choose a Democratic nominee for sheriff, with three candidates competing for the right to challenge interim Sheriff Robert Page in November. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and residents can find their polling location at elections.virginia.gov. The race...