Bison Head Cigar and Lounge nearing grand opening in downtown Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Bison Head Cigar & Lounge, touting itself as Roanoke’s only public cigar lounge, is targeting a grand opening by Labor Day. Located on Campbell Avenue in the heart of downtown Roanoke, the space is owned by Jimmy Lewis, who brings with him 12 years of experience in the industry, including stints...
Officials discuss the development happening in Daleville
DALEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Developments are popping up all over the town of Daleville. They range from residential to commercial with a new Google Facility in the works. Daleville is bursting with growth but some residents we spoke to, who didn’t want to be on camera, have concerns about traffic and the potential...
Angels of Assisi rescues 47 guinea and 9 birds, asking public for supplies and...
ROANOKE, Va. – Angels of Assisi announced Monday that it had rescued 47 guinea pigs and nine birds from a hoarding situation. The first rescue in the organization’s new building. Angels said the following in a social media post:. It’s not every day 47 guinea pigs and 9...
Vinton gun shop break-in caught on camera
Surveillance video from a Vinton gun shop captured a crew forcing their way inside and stealing handguns. The burglary happened last week at Virginia Gun & Knife Traders on Washington Avenue. “Looks like they tossed at least four guns out of the front door before they exited the store,” said...
7 Brew Salem building a buzz as grand opening nears
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — Anticipation is brewing in Salem, as the city’s 7 Brew Coffee location nears its September 5 grand opening. The popular drive-through drink spot offers more than 20,000 combinations of coffee, tea, energy drinks, and smoothies. This weekend, they rolled out select menu items for free as part of...
Roanoke housing prices, population on the rise
ROANOKE, Va. – Population growth drives a surge in apartment development across Roanoke, with downtown experiencing significant expansion through projects like The Bower, which opened its doors last year. “We’ve got 27 new units this year, and they’re not just beautiful apartments — they also have outdoor spaces and...
Headlines from across the state: Bedford council accepts $1 million grant for passenger rail...
From elsewhere: Boar’s Head plant in Virginia to reopen a year after listeria outbreak. Buck-Hayes withdraws request for bond; hearing on it was scheduled for Tuesday. Federal funding gap means no pay for court-appointed lawyers. The post Headlines from across the state: Bedford council accepts $1 million grant for...
City of Roanoke invests in Downtown to boost business and foot traffic
ROANOKE, Va. – From parking improvements to upgrading the area around Amtrak, the City of Roanoke is making significant enhancements to Downtown Roanoke aimed at attracting new businesses and increasing foot traffic in the city’s historic district. The city is conducting a yearlong parking study of the downtown...
This Day in History: Hippodrome Theater Closes
Eagle Scout Installs Hundreds of Flag Holders to Honor Veterans in Christiansburg. RPD's RESET Team Opens Champions of Change Boxing Program. Pulaski County Staffers Play Jet Ski Racers for Education. Updated: Aug. 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM EDT.
Montgomery County schools set to adopt student cellphone use policy
The board also will get an update on 20 facility projects that took place during the summer. The post Montgomery County schools set to adopt student cellphone use policy appeared first on Cardinal News .
