Delegate Sam Rasoul proposes $600,000 ‘comprehensive plan’ to analyze Roanoke redevelopment
Questions still linger about many buildings and structures in Roanoke, with much of the attention going to the Berglund Center and Center in the Square in Downtown Roanoke. Delegate Sam Rasoul is hoping to answer at least some of those questions. In a Facebook post made last week, Delegate Rasoul proposed to the...
Virginia Bill Could Overturn Roanoke’s Homeless Camping Ban
ROANOKE, Va. – A state bill under consideration could change Roanoke’s ordinance that currently makes it a Class 4 misdemeanor for homeless individuals to camp on sidewalks in downtown Roanoke....
When you should wash your vehicle after snowstorm
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - For the past two weeks, our hometowns have been pelted with snow, leaving behind a trail of snow and salt in their wake. Now after all that, your vehicle may look a little dirty, and you may want to get it cleaned sooner rather than later.
Lake & More Weekly Calendar: Feb. 4th – 10th
Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities of Moneta, Huddleston, Goodview, Hardy, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney, Penhook and Union Hall. Submit a brief paragraph about your...
Meridian Waste Acquires Richardson Waste Management, LLC
Meridian Waste Virginia, LLC announces the asset acquisition of Richardson Waste Management, LLC (Richardson Waste), effective Feb. 1, 2026. The acquisition expands Meridian Waste’s roll-off collection operations bridging current operations between Christiansburg, VA and Sandy Ridge, NC. Meridian Waste will also...
HERE @ HOME: Beat the winter blues by preparing for your spring garden
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Spring might seem far away, but now is the time to start planning that garden and to learn the buzz behind insects. The Montgomery Museum of Art & History is hosting “Get with the Buzz: Insect Garden Seminar” on Saturday , February 7 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at its location on East Main...
Roanoke holds public meetings about council member initiatives
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke is hosting public meetings about council member initiatives. One topic on the table is changes to zoning ordinances made back in 2024. “Our 2024 zoning text changes where we tried to make missing middle housing more available within the city,” said Planning Manager Wayne...
‘Her impact will not be forgotten’: Bedford County retired K9 Dasa passes away
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is honoring the life of one of its own-- Retired K9 Dasa. K9 Dasa served the community alongside her two handlers, Cpl. Farren and Lt. Daniels, from Dec. 2018 to Oct. 2022. K9 Dasa was a dual-purpose K9, serving...
Sheriff’s Office reports alleged car thief caught in Russell County
A string of stolen cars including two in Russell County led to the arrest of a Salem, Virginia man. Ernest Scott Barton, 48, reportedly crashed in one of the vehicles found in the town of Cleveland. The other vehicle was stolen from a residence in Abingdon. Investigators found Barton at...
Bedford police seek to identify man in Lowes shoplifting incident
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — The Bedford Police Department is looking to identify a man in a recent shoplifting incident. According to a post shared by the department on Tuesday, the man pictured below allegedly left the Bedford Lowes on Jan. 17 with merchandise without paying. Anyone with relevant information...

















