Centenarian veterans honored in Roanoke with group birthday celebration
ROANOKE, Va. – The Virginia Department of Veterans Services hosted a very special celebration in Roanoke on Friday that honored a remarkable group of local veterans. The Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center held a centenarian birthday celebration, recognizing six resident military veterans who are 100 years old or...
Restaurants look to Valentine’s weekend to rebound after winter slowdown
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Valentine’s weekend is typically one of the busiest times of the year for restaurants, but this year it carries extra importance. After weeks of snow and ice forced closures and kept many customers home, restaurant owners say the holiday rush is providing welcome relief. Dining rooms are filling...
Virginia Tech trolls North Carolina coach Rob Koll after Hokies 29-9 win
Virginia Tech wrestling had a nice troll job of North Carolina following the No. 7 Hokies’ 29-9 win over the No. 13 Tar Heels. The shot was directed at UNC head coach Rob Koll. Koll regularly posts videos on social media regarding his “non-negotiables,” techniques, advice and other tidbits. Well, Virginia clearly saw...
Join The Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 13-16
Have you ever wondered how you can help the environment, develop a hobby, and have fun, all for free?. Join the Great Backyard Bird Count, February 13-16. This annual event is a joint venture among the Cornell University Bird Lab, the Audubon Society, and Birds Canada. It encourages bird watchers...
Vinton First Aid Crew installs officers for 2026
The Vinton First Aid Crew (VFAC) installed new officers for 2026 at the board meeting at. Famous Anthony’s on Jan. 22. The VFAC has a long history in the Town of Vinton and surrounding areas. In October 1939, 17. men with a strong desire to help their friends and...
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs out of sync in 4-3 home loss to Fayetteville
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - – The Rail Yard Dawgs (20-18-3) couldn’t find their groove on Friday night, falling 4-3 to the Fayetteville Marksmen (16-17-5) at Berglund Center. Joe Widmar had three points (1 G, 2 A), Noah Finstrom and Gustav Müller added goals, and Austyn Roudebush saved 20-of-23 shots faced in net for the...
Door swings open for Virginia Tech & James Franklin to make huge Transfer Portal...
Former Virginia Tech Transfer Portal commit, Kamauryn Morgan, has cleared up his academic issue and is looking to commit as soon as possible.
Water levels to drop during rescheduled APCo test
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Appalachian Power Company (APCo) will conduct a mandatory test of its electricity generating units at the Smith Mountain Dam on Monday, Feb. 16, moved from the original testing date of Feb. 9. The company says that water levels will plummet by two feet as a result. After the testing, which...
A Very Pleasant Valentine’s Day is Here!
ROANOKE, Va. – Saturday Evening Update:. As we head into the evening hours of Valentine’s, we will start to cool down into the upper 30s and see some clouds start to build up. Early tomorrow morning, rain will start to enter the region and become more widespread as...
Centenarian veterans celebrate birthdays in Salem
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Six veterans, each more than 100 years old, were honored in Salem Friday during a centenarian birthday celebration recognizing their service in World War II and the Korean War, as well as the extraordinary lives they’ve lived since. The event at the Davis & McDaniel...

















