Roanoke VA

Chip Patterson discusses the domino effect that would happen if Virginia Tech hires Shane Beamer as its next head coach.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - An annual holiday tradition in our hometowns is being impacted by the ongoing government shutdown. Each year, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve collects and distributes toys for children in need as part of its Toys for Tots program, but this year, it’s limited in what it can do due to the shutdown.

ROANOKE, Va. – November 2, 2 a.m., be there! That’s when we make the change to daylight time and gain an hour of sleep! But, we lose an hour of daylight in the afternoon... The angle of the sun gets lower and lower as we go further into...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Halloween is almost here, and the Science Museum of Western Virginia is showing 7@four how to make “ghosts” using baking soda and vinegar. LAB Jr. Educator Amanda Bowes conducts the experiment.

The western Virginia healthcare provider has been raising money for the Carilion Taubman Cancer Center, and announced this week it's exceeded its goal of $100 million. Now, Carilion Clinic is embarking on another $50 million initiative to add proton therapy – an especially precise form of radiation therapy. That...

ROANOKE, Va. – Hurricane Melissa became a record-breaking storm Tuesday as it made landfall near New Hope, Jamaica. At its strongest, the storm reached winds of 185 miles per hour with a central pressure of 892 millibars, marking one of the lowest pressures ever recorded for a landfalling hurricane. 10 News’s...

It was during the early days of the Great Depression, and Virginia’s statewide prohibition was still in effect, banning all sales of alcohol. Meanwhile, in Franklin County, the area was laying the foundation for its future title: the Moonshine Capital of the World. Nestled among the Appalachian and Blue...

VIRGINIA — Roanoke Police have arrested two teenagers believed to be responsible for several robberies across the city, officials announced Tuesday. According to police, a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy were taken into custody on October 23 after officers found them squatting in an old railroad car. The...

Lauren Barakey, a Virginia Beach native and 2024 Virginia Tech alum, is known to friends and teammates for her strength, determination, and kindness. Her family confirmed that she is “seriously ill” and facing a “long and challenging road to recovery,” according to posts shared by loved ones and a GoFundMe campaign...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – If you are still deciding on your lunch or dinner plans, well, the Roanoke Valley SPCA has you covered, as Italian is on the menu. It’s time for the shelter’s annual “SPAYghetti” event on Tuesday, October 28th, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. At the RVSPCA, a spay and neuter procedure...