William Shatner to beam down to Roanoke for Star Trek event
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Actor William Shatner is coming to the Berglund Center this spring to participate in a special Star Trek movie screening, followed by a Q&A session. The event will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Shatner, aka Captain James T. Kirk, will participate in a live Q&A...
Study finds Virginia ranked among strictest states for DUI penalties
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia State Police made over 100 DUI arrests during its New Year’s holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. According to a study by Maryland’s Maronick Law firm, Virginia ranks as the 3rd strictest state in the U.S. for DUI penalties, behind Arizona and Alaska.
Smith Mountain Lake Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4344 donates $12,000 to local first...
The Smith Mountain Lake Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4344 recently made a $12,000 donation to local first responders. Recipients include Burnt Chimney Volunteer Fire Department, Moneta Volunteer Fire Department, Saunders Volunteer Fire Co., Hardy Volunteer Fire Co., Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire...
Blacksburg Weather Alert: Rain Turns to Snow Wednesday Night as Wind Chills Drop to...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, Virginia – A midweek weather system is set to bring a sharp shift in conditions across southwest Virginia, starting with rain Wednesday and ending with snow, cold winds, and dangerous wind...
Man accused of murdering ex-wife & dentist in Ohio is VT Carilion graduate
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Michael McKee, a man accused of killing his ex-wife and an Ohio dentist, graduated from Carilion Virginia Tech’s General Surgery Residency program in 2020, the hospital confirmed to WDBJ7. 39-year-old McKee was arrested on January 10, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois. He was charged in Franklin...
Salem’s I-81 construction nears finish line
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - After years of construction and lane closures on Interstate 81 in Salem, drivers may finally see relief by late summer. The Virginia Department of Transportation project, which began in 2022, is entering its final stretch with completion expected in the coming months, according to VDOT...
Crash in Franklin County causes lane closures
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — UPDATE: According to VDOT's website, the crash has cleared. A crash in the Franklin County area has created delays and lane closures. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation's website, a crash occurred on VA-122 in the vicinity of Jubal Early Highway at mile marker 7.3.
Suspects wanted after robbing 25 stores at Montgomery shopping center on Christmas: police
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying four masked suspects accused of breaking into 25 businesses during a commercial burglary at a Montgomery County shopping center overnight on Christmas Day.
Bedford County farm suffers barn fire, owner gets second degree burns rescuing animals
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The owner of Huddleston Hog and Highland Homestead is picking up the pieces after a fire Saturday. Jasmine Cassel says she and her fiancé came home just in time on January 10 to see the flames break out in their hay barn and pig farrowing stalls. “The piglets wouldn’t go […]
James Franklin Lands in Hot Water as Fans Rip Virginia Tech After Luke Reynolds’...
Luke Reynolds committed to Virginia Tech, but Penn State fans aren't sending their best wishes to the departing tight end. The post James Franklin Lands in Hot Water as Fans Rip Virginia Tech After Luke Reynolds’ Transfer Decision originally published on Total Pro Sports .

















