Get to know Roanoke County Public Schools’ new superintendent
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke County Public Schools has officially named Dr. James (Jamie) Soltis as its next superintendent, and he will be taking office this upcoming school year. We sat down with him to talk about his background and what he has planned for the division moving forward.
Rainy week, but dry weather expected for Halloween night
The rainfall is here for at least a few more days, along with the cooler weather. Temperatures Tuesday don’t get much warmer than the low 50s for highs, with overnight lows in the 30s and 40s. Wednesday is much of the same, with widespread rainfall intensifying in the evening...
A Porch for Every Palate
The story below is from our November/December 2025 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. Rocky mount’s newest spot is run by local favorites known for their innovation and community spirit. In just 18 months since opening, The Porch & Voodoo Lounge in Rocky Mount has...
Roanoke City seeks citizen feedback on parking during public workshop
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke’s mission is to remain a vibrant, accessible, and welcoming destination for all. To take the necessary steps to achieve this goal, Roanoke wants to assess the current parking situation, both downtown and in the River’s Edge district. With help from the consulting firm Fishbeck, it hosted...
Carilion Clinic surpasses $100M fundraising goal for cancer center
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Carilion Clinic has raised $105 million and counting as part of its Reaching Far, Caring Close campaign to fund the Carilion Taubman Cancer Center. This comes four months after establishing its campaign, which initially set its goal for $100 million; the cancer center is expected to open in 2028.
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors to consider rezonings allowing for 100-unit apartment complex, short-term...
The proposed apartment complex would sit on 3.35 acres of land on Thirlane Road, in the Catawba District. The post Roanoke County Board of Supervisors to consider rezonings allowing for 100-unit apartment complex, short-term rental and construction yard appeared first on Cardinal News .
Medical distress leads to inmate death in Roanoke Jail
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke Sheriff’s Office has reported that an individual in custody died on Sunday at the Roanoke City Adult Detention Center. According to officials, at approximately 5:55 a.m., medical staff were alerted that the individual was showing signs of medical distress. Life-saving measures,...
Man escapes ICE custody in Bedford
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR)- Area law enforcement are looking for a man who they say escaped custody from ICE agents in the Town of Bedford. According to police, Kelvin Josue Reyes Bonilla, 22, was last seen on Monday, October 27, wearing a red shirt, camouflage gym shorts, black socks, and inmate slides. Police said Bonilla...
Spanberger makes Southwest Virginia stops: talks affordability and education
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — With just days left before Virginians head to the polls, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger spent Monday meeting with voters across Southwest Virginia as part of her “Virginia Votes” Bus Tour. The former congresswoman kicked off her regional tour in Floyd, where she spoke...
Name released of man killed in Roanoke crash
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police have identified a man killed in a crash Friday, October 24. At 4:33 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Orange Ave and Plantation Rd. NE. Police located and identified 26-year-old Andrew Marciniec of Raphine. He was taken to a...
