Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The internet is a highway that requires careful navigation, and parents need to equip their children with the knowledge to travel it safely. According to Nancy Hans, executive director of the Partnership for Community Wellness (PCW), the organization’s mission is clear: educate parents and...

Roanoke, Virginia, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is one of Investopedia's best places to retire. The cost of living in Roanoke is lower than the national average, with median home values and rents less than those in other states. From hiking and biking to museums and festivals, Roanoke offers...

ROANOKE, Va. – The Virginia Department of Veterans Services hosted a very special celebration in Roanoke on Friday that honored a remarkable group of local veterans. The Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center held a centenarian birthday celebration, recognizing six resident military veterans who are 100 years old or...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Valentine’s weekend is typically one of the busiest times of the year for restaurants, but this year it carries extra importance. After weeks of snow and ice forced closures and kept many customers home, restaurant owners say the holiday rush is providing welcome relief. Dining rooms are filling...

Virginia Tech wrestling had a nice troll job of North Carolina following the No. 7 Hokies’ 29-9 win over the No. 13 Tar Heels. The shot was directed at UNC head coach Rob Koll. Koll regularly posts videos on social media regarding his “non-negotiables,” techniques, advice and other tidbits. Well, Virginia clearly saw...

Have you ever wondered how you can help the environment, develop a hobby, and have fun, all for free?. Join the Great Backyard Bird Count, February 13-16. This annual event is a joint venture among the Cornell University Bird Lab, the Audubon Society, and Birds Canada. It encourages bird watchers...

The Vinton First Aid Crew (VFAC) installed new officers for 2026 at the board meeting at. Famous Anthony’s on Jan. 22. The VFAC has a long history in the Town of Vinton and surrounding areas. In October 1939, 17. men with a strong desire to help their friends and...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - – The Rail Yard Dawgs (20-18-3) couldn’t find their groove on Friday night, falling 4-3 to the Fayetteville Marksmen (16-17-5) at Berglund Center. Joe Widmar had three points (1 G, 2 A), Noah Finstrom and Gustav Müller added goals, and Austyn Roudebush saved 20-of-23 shots faced in net for the...

Former Virginia Tech Transfer Portal commit, Kamauryn Morgan, has cleared up his academic issue and is looking to commit as soon as possible.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Appalachian Power Company (APCo) will conduct a mandatory test of its electricity generating units at the Smith Mountain Dam on Monday, Feb. 16, moved from the original testing date of Feb. 9. The company says that water levels will plummet by two feet as a result. After the testing, which...