Roanoke VA

Summer is here, and school is out. But for parents still looking for summer camp sign-ups, things are a little more complicated this year. One of the most affordable and popular options in Roanoke City, RCPS+, is off the table this summer after its funding was not renewed. That leaves...

ROANOKE, Va. – Update:. Roanoke Police have provided an update on a reported shooting that occurred near Valley View Mall Tuesday night. According to RPD, officials responded to the reports of shots fired in the 4800 block of Valley View Boulevard Northwest at 10:17 p.m. Upon arrival, officials found a vehicle struck...

ROANOKE, Va. – As the calendar flips to the month of June, more and more people will want to head outside to do fun outdoor activities. However, with the temperature going up, it brings the potential of heat-related concerns such as sunburn, exhaustion and heat stroke. Dr. Robert Johnson...

UPDATE 9:12 P.M. — Virginia State Police has issued a CODI alert for the missing infant in Franklin County. They say six-day-old Bryson Gray Walker was last seen around 9 a.m. Tuesday near Circle Creek Road in Penhook, VA. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s...

In our monthly Corner Booth food column, we feature restaurant openings, closings, changes, a first-impression review and more. Welcome to our food column, Corner Booth, where each month Layla Khoury-Hanold will guide us through what’s happening in Roanoke’s food scene. We’ll feature restaurant openings and closings,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Distracted driving has become one of the greatest dangers on Roanoke’s streets. Distracted driving crashes in Roanoke City have increased by more than 60% in the last five years, with a distraction involved in nearly a quarter of all crashes in 2021. To address this...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - In a matter of seconds, two young lives full of promise were taken much too soon. 19-year-old Amarani Gomez and 18- year-old Mariangela Duenas were struck by an alleged drunk driver in a head-on collision on Cove Road late Friday night. Friends and family said the...

On May 21, Mill Mountain Zoo shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of Bali, a beloved snow leopard. The zoo expressed gratitude for the kind words, memories and support from the community, stating that Bali touched countless hearts and will always hold a special place in their story. In...

Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from a speech given by Tom Barkin at the Investing in Rural America conference in Roanoke, Virginia, on May 20, 2025. It has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. The Richmond Fed is an on-the-ground Fed. We spend a lot of our...

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential roadway and pedestrian safety, capacity preservation (to keep traffic flowing smoothly), multi-modal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle, pedestrian, and transit), and transportation demand management...