Roanoke VA

May 15 is National Bike to Work Day, and many towns and cities have events planned to celebrate those who travel on two wheels. The town of Blacksburg has spent the past few years building over 60 miles of biking trails, including a new section that opened this month. The...

ROANOKE, Va. – Finding fresh, locally grown food in the Roanoke Region just got a whole lot easier. The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail launched a new website designed to quickly connect residents with nearby farms, fresh produce, eggs, meat and more — all in just a few clicks. The initiative connects people across

Regional Farmer’s markets, farm to table eateries, brew pubs, organic farms and more – a new initiative that connects residents and visitors to local food businesses in the area has officially launched a unique “trail.” Its called the Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail, with several dozen local farms and food businesse

We saved our “best: day for Friday as temperatures climb into the comfort zone (70s) and combine with plenty of sunshine. Warm southwesterly will impact our temperatures this weekend. Highs will be a bit closer to what we expect to see in late June rather than May. We’ll also...

BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – A 29-year-old man had emergency surgery after he was shot by a gunman who is at large, according to the Bedford Police Department (BPD). On Thursday, May 14, around 9:00 p.m., BPD officers responded to a shooting on Piedmont Street in the Town of Bedford. Upon arrival, officers found a man who had

BEDFORD, Va. – A man was shot in Bedford on Thursday night, Bedford Police Department said. BPD said they received reports of a shooting after 9 p.m. on Thursday. Upon arrival, officers found a 29-year-old man who was shot outside of a residence in the 1000 block of Piedmont Street. The man was stabilized at Bedford Me

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A multicultural festival, concerts and outdoor movies are among the entertainment options in the Roanoke Valley this weekend. Local Colors Festival is happening Saturday in Elmwood Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting with the Procession of Nations. The event will feature dance performances, musi

Four out of five doctors report using artificial intelligence in the workplace for tasks such as note-taking, communicating with patients and conducting research. The post Healthcare providers say AI helps them focus on patients. But it also raises questions about privacy, security and the role of humans in medicine a

ROANOKE, Va. – Clouds will decrease tonight allowing for more sun to return to the forecast on Friday. Partly to mostly sunny skies are on tap to end the work week and we will be dry. Lows tonight will fall into the 40s with highs tomorrow reaching the middle...

FRANKLIN CO., Va. – A nonprofit group in Ferrum is pushing for about $30,000 in county funding to improve a park they’ve been building, saying the funding has faced delays while similar projects elsewhere in Franklin County have moved forward with county dollars. The effort to improve Ferrum...