Roanoke VA

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - People in the Highland Hills neighborhood in Rocky Mount were stuck behind a stopped train for over 20 minutes earlier this week. The neighborhood has only one entrance and exit, and residents must cross a railroad crossing on Diamond Avenue. When trains sit still on this section of the tracks, it can cause major issues.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — What once felt like a sense of optimism is now an unfortunate reality as parents received a letter confirming the closure of Stewartsville Elementary School. Parents are once again frustrated in Bedford County. The school board previously voted to keep Stewartsville Elementary open for...

Forecasted highway projects that may affect travel during the week ahead are provided by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). VDOT notes that work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and are weather dependent. New information and changes to current projects are noted in this week’s update.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– The Roanoke Prevention Alliance, a community coalition supported by Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, is highlighting a new activity program within Roanoke City schools called “Shining Star.”  The Roanoke Prevention Alliance focuses on addressing and preventing underage substance abuse, and “Shining Star,” helps to start those conversations early by using age-appropriate language. “What […]

BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Preparations for the 250th Anniversary Parade expected to take place in Downtown Bedford on Saturday, May 16, are underway, according to the Bedford American Legion Post 54. Organizers say the event is expected to run from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; it’ll follow the route used...

Overflowing recycling bins have become a familiar sight across Roanoke, and the city says a shortage of commercial driver’s license holders is the reason. The city of Roanoke announced that a lack of CDL-certified drivers has left crews short-handed, making it difficult to find people to operate the large trucks needed to complete recycling pickup routes. The delays have left some people...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office now has a newly renovated “soft interview room” designed to help victims and survivors of violent crimes share their stories in a more comfortable setting — a change investigators say has been a long time coming.

Mon: 11AM–3PM | Tue–Thu: 11AM–8:30PM | Fri–Sat: 11AM–close | Sun: Closed. In the heart of Blacksburg, Virginia, one restaurant has been doing things a little differently since 2004 — and locals absolutely love it for it. 🍔. Lefty’s Main Street Grille is a family-owned...

The DEA is observing April 29's National Fentanyl Awareness Day to raise awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl, which remains the leading cause of death among 18-45 year old Americans.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Former Blacksburg Town Councilman Liam Watson was sentenced April 27, 2026 on fraud charges of which he had been convicted, according to the Montgomery County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. In a statement to WDBJ7, the office of the Montgomery County Commonwealth’s Attorney confirmed the...