Virginia’s housing market off to best start in four years; Roanoke Valley sellers still...
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia’s housing market is posting strong numbers, but not everyone is feeling it. The Virginia Association of Realtors’ March report said 679 more homes sold statewide compared to March 2025. Virginia had almost 15,000 new listings in March. Real estate investor Mahmoud Alali is...
Roanoke rolls out “Slow Your Roll” campaign to boost traffic safety
ROANOKE, VA – Before you speed through your morning commute, Roanoke City is asking drivers to tap the brakes. The city is launching its 2026 traffic safety campaign, ‘Slow Your Roll,’ encouraging drivers to slow down, stay alert, and watch for people walking and biking - especially in school zones.
Governor Spanberger to sign new workforce development bill in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Governor Spanberger will visit Roanoke Monday, April 27 to sign a new workforce development bill, according to the Office of Governor Abigail Spanberger. The governor will sign legislation to expand access to apprenticeships for high school students, increase the number of instructors qualified to teach career and technical education courses, and make the Roanoke Community Builders Pilot Program permanent to reduce...
Bomb threat at Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport
Roanoke, Va (WFXR) — Roanoke police are investigating a bomb threat Saturday night at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport. Officials say the incident was reported to a local dispatch center at 9:04 p.m. At this time, no suspects or suspicious packages have been found by officers, but RPD is continuing to investigate out of a quote “abundance […]
Between Knoxville And Roanoke Is A Breathtaking Mountain Lake For Fishing, Trails, And Paddling
Travels to Knoxville, Tennessee, should not be complete without visiting Indian Mountain State Park. Just outside of the city, it is perfect for camping, hiking, and fishing with vibrant fall colors. And if you like that, you might be interested in driving northeast towards Roanoke, Virginia's 'Star City of the South,' which is a popular hub for craft brews, local art, and mountain trails...
Nora Abromavage Launches Two Run Homer in the Seventh to Walk Off North Carolina
BLACKSBURG, Va. — As hope seemed to be on the edge of lost, sophomore left fielder Nora Abromavage flipped the script in the bottom of the frame, launching an o
Former Virginia Tech QB Pop Watson delivers a stunning message to UMass fans
Former Virginia Tech quarterback Pop Watson had a clear message for UMass fans on Saturday.
Discover The Hidden Kayak Park In Virginia That Every Paddler Dreams Of
What if the paddling spot you have been dreaming about was hiding in plain sight all along? Virginia has a way of tucking its best-kept outdoor secrets behind city limits and everyday scenery, and this one is no exception. A hidden kayak park that every paddler talks about in hushed,...
Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms on the Way!
Heading out to Vinton for the Dogwood Festival? You may want to bring an umbrella, as scattered showers are expected this afternoon. Though the afternoon will bring moisture, this morning is looking decently dry; so I recommend going early if you can!. Temperatures will still remain almost 10 degrees above...
Road blocked as crews respond to fire in Southeast Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – Crews are currently on the scene of a working fire in Southeast Roanoke, Roanoke Fire-EMS Department said. Roanoke Fire-EMS said they are responding to a working fire in the 1600 block of Kirk Ave SE as of 12:47 p.m. on Saturday. Kirk Avenue is “blocked by a fire apparatus” as a result, and authorities are asking that those traveling...
