Friends of the Blue Ridge accepting scholarship applications through March 16
HIGH COUNTRY — The Friends of the Blue Ridge is accepting applications for its Lynn Davis Scholarship until March 16. The program funds a 2- or 4-year college scholarship. The application requires a 500-word letter, one letter of recommendation, an activity sheet that is equivalent to a resume, and a recent copy of...
Jens Soering talks true crime and confession on Untold
When he was a teenager, Jens Soering confessed to committing one of Virginia's most shocking crimes.
Virginia Weather Alert Now: Blacksburg Rain Changing to Snow Today Before Sunny 62° Saturday...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia – Rain streaks across windshields in Blacksburg this morning as chilly air settles over the New River Valley. Drivers along U.S. 460 and Interstate 81 are already noticing slick pavement and bursts...
Hometown Eats: Lost in Taste
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - “Space, the final frontier” might not be something you think about when talking about Christiansburg. But if cosmic cuisine is what you’re searching for, we found it at Lost in Taste for this week’s Hometown Eats!. “The great thing about a space-themed...
Cleared: Traffic delays on I-77 and I-81 due to series of crashes
(WFXR)- Drivers traveling on Interstate 77 and Interstate 81 could face backups as multiple crashes have been reported. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), traffic is backed up on I-77 northbound, near mile marker 15.2 near Hillsville, due to a tractor-trailer crash. All northbound lanes...
Roanoke City audit finds Police Department overspent youth gun violence prevention grant
ROANOKE, Va. – An internal audit found spending, oversight and procurement problems tied to a gun violence intervention grant administered through the Roanoke Police Department’s RESET program. A municipal audit released in February found spending tied to a $300,000 grant used for violence-prevention programs in...
Construction industry faces worker shortage as community colleges work to fill the gap
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Ninety-two percent of contractors nationwide report difficulty filling open positions, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Local construction firms say they are feeling the need for skilled workers. Business Development Manager Michael Crouse said the shortage is hitting...
General Assembly approves assault weapons ban as legislative session winds down
The General Assembly recently signed off on legislation that looks to ban assault style weapons. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer:. Governor Spanberger could soon sign legislation passed by the General Assembly this week that would ban the sale of assault style weapons and high capacity magazines, while allowing those...
Virginia gun shop sees sales surge ahead of possible assault firearms sales ban
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke gun shop owner says sales of semi-automatic firearms are surging as customers rush to buy, before an expected assault firearms ban takes effect. The bill, which could ban the sale of assault firearms, is on Gov. Spanberger’s desk. If signed, selling or transferring semi-automatic...
Remarkable Women: Vickie Meeks Miller brings light to Roanoke’s darkest spaces
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Southwest and Central Virginia are filled with remarkable women. To celebrate Women’s History Month this March, we are introducing you to the local finalists and winners from WFXR’s parent company, Nexstar’s Remarkable Women contest. One of the four local finalists is Vickie Meeks Miller. She...
