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Three people, including child, injured in Bedford auto collision

BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Three people were injured in an auto collision in Bedford on Monday morning, according to the Virginia State Police. At 7:49 a.m. on Feb. 16, 2026, crews responded to the 2400 block of of Centerville Rd. to a report of an auto collision. Troopers say the...
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Grown Here at Home: Roanoke County farm uses winter cattle care strategies

ROANOKE CO., Va. (WDBJ7)— Recent winter storms left snow and ice across C&F Farms, but owner Jared Frye has developed strategies to keep the cattle comfortable during harsh weather. “When it’s extremely cold, equipment doesn’t want to start. It makes it harder to get to the animals and move...
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Roanoke foster care system stretched thin with urgent need for more foster families

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - New data shows Roanoke City has one of the highest foster care rates in Virginia, second only to Norfolk. Now, local agencies say the system is stretched thin and they urgently need more foster families. It’s a waiting game. Waiting for a home, for a family....
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Blacksburg, Virginia Weather Alert Today: 62° Midweek Warmth Before Showers Thursday and Snow Chance...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia Tech students step into a crisp 32-degree morning, but that winter chill won’t last long. Sunshine fades behind increasing clouds today, and a sharp February warmup is already underway across the...
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Neighbors concerned about impact of Botetourt County wind farm

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia’s first wind farm is under construction in Botetourt County, raising concerns among residents about the project’s impact on the area’s natural beauty and potential health effects. The Rocky Forge Wind project will feature 13 large wind turbines on North Mountain. The...
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Potholes resurface across Roanoke as winter fades, raising repair concerns

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Potholes are making a seasonal return across Roanoke as warmer temperatures expose damage left by winter weather. Drivers say the rough spots are becoming more noticeable as ice melts and pavement shifts. Ja’Nia Gunzel, a Roanoke resident, said she has noticed several large potholes around the...
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: New restaurants in Lynchburg and Patrick County, Pluck’d plants first tomatoes,...

Hello, Cardinal News readers. Welcome to our third edition of Cardinal Commerce Notes, a new regular feature highlighting a variety of recent business news items. If you missed last week’s Cardinal Commerce Notes, go here to learn about a Roanoke investment firm buying a Wytheville machine shop, the Danville economic...
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22-year-old dies after crash in Franklin County: VSP

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Virginia State Police (VSP) said a 22-year-old died after a crash in Franklin County. VSP said they are investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred on Friday at 11:08 p.m., on Jubal Early Highway, just south of Windridge Road...
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2 undisclosed economic development projects on Montgomery’s Tuesday morning EDA agenda

The Montgomery County Economic Development Authority could vote to approve two undisclosed economic development projects when it meets on Tuesday morning. The authority will meet at 11:30 a.m. in multipurpose room 2 at the county government center, 755 Roanoke St., Christiansburg. Members will hold a closed meeting...
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Update: Roanoke County: traffic cleared on I-81 after vehicle fire

ROANKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)-The vehicle fire reported on Interstate 81N in Roanoke County has been cleared. — ROANKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Transportation officials report traffic delays on a section of Interstate 81 in Roanoke County. According to 511 Virginia, there is a vehicle fire northbound at mile marker 124.3. As...

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