Gretna Man Convicted of Murder
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. — A Gretna man has been convicted in the killing of a Franklin County High School teacher. A jury in Pittsylvania County Circuit Court last week found James Richard Mattox, 52, guilty of second-degree murder and weapons charges in the death of Tony Demond Gill, 46.
Backpack Run back at Green Hill Park for 13th year
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Backpack Run is set to return to Green Hill Park for its 13th year on March 21. This year, the 5K race is titled the ‘Marion Childress 5K’ in memory of Marion Childress, founder of the C&C Running Team and Roanoke Valley running enthusiast. “Marion has been an instrumental partner […]
Hampden-Sydney Competes At The Joe LaRocco Invite
SALEM, Va. -- JuniorJackson Herndon (Chatham) posted a time of 1:56.72 in the indoor 800 meter run to place second among 46 runners, while leading Hampden-Sydney College at the Joe LaRocco Invite hosted by Roanoke College on Saturday at the Cregger Center in Salem. Herndon finished just behind Roanoke's Elias Ammom...
Women’s T&F Turns in All-Around Performances at Joe LaRocco Invite
SALEM, Va. - The WildCats traveled to Salem, Va. for the Joe LaRocco Invitational hosted by Roanoke College on Saturday and posted all-around performances. For the 60-meter prelims, Renya Russell led the Wildcats with a fourth-place finish in 8.03 seconds to qualify for the semifinals. Tatianna Langston also advanced...
Troutville Gym holds charity-style boxing competition for two-year-old battling cancer
TROUTVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Childhood cancer is a far too common reality, with nearly 10,000 children across the United States expected to receive a diagnosis in 2026, according to the American Cancer Society. It is a reality that the Rice family is living right now as their two-year-old daughter Audrey battles brain...
Blacksburg, VA Weather Alert: 1.10 Inch Rain Near US-460 And I-81 By 7 PM...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, Virginia – Periods of heavy rain will overspread southwest and central Virginia through Sunday evening, with rainfall totals reaching 1 inch or more south of Interstate 64 and creating pockets...
Roanoke church reflects one week after parking lot double homicide
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - One week after a double homicide occurred in its parking lot, Refreshing Church is focused on helping the families affected, supporting its members, and continuing regular worship services. “To really be here and have that situation happen, it was just a culture shock,” said Michaela Tucker,...
No injuries reported in Bedford restaurant fire
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported in a restaurant fire Saturday, February 14, according to Bedford Fire Department. Firefighters responded at 9:40 p.m. to a report of a structure fire at Fajita Grill, where smoke was coming from one side of the building. Firefighters say they were able...
Salem job fair aims to help local schools fill 500+ vacancies
SALEM, Va. – While it may be the middle of the school year, it’s never too early for local school districts to begin filling the more than 500 expected vacancies ahead of the next school year. The Western Virginia Public Education Consortium brought together twelve local school systems...
Virginia Tech softball team ends weekend with disappointing split in Charlotte
The Virginia Tech softball team went 2-2 in Charlotte over the weekend after splitting two games on Saturday.
