Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Senate passed a bill Thursday almost unanimously, directing the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to explore alternate options to salting roads. The salt works to melt ice in the winter, but it can also contaminate freshwater ecosystems. Senate Bill 482 stated that VDOT...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Several Appalachian Power customers were without power after a driver hit a power pole in a crash Saturday, February 14, a spokesperson for Appalachian Power said. The crash took place in front of Northridge Village Apartments. Power has been restored for most customers, according to the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — You can invite Virginia farmers to your Super Bowl party, a least you can invite what they produce. Virginia is a top producer in the United States of chicken, beef, pork, and seafood, and all are prominently featured in many dishes on Big Game menues. One place where you can easily […]

East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the Dean's List for fall 2025. To receive this honor, undergraduate students must pass a minimum of 12 credits (excluding audits, incompletes, repeats and pass/fail) with no grade...

After beating Villanova, 7-3, on Friday morning, the Virginia Tech softball team suffered its first loss of 2026, 7-6, to Michigan State.

ROANOKE, Va. – Your bus stop forecast isn’t too bad this morning! Southwest Virginia temperatures are very seasonal with a lot of sunshine throughout the day today! Overall, we are looking forward to a beautiful Friday. Temperatures this morning are still very average, but we will warm up...

Blue Ridge PBS is facing a lack of federal funding, but has seen an increase in membership and state support, allowing them to remain stable and continue their educational mission in Southwest Virginia.

BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Residents across Bedford are reporting high electric bills, ranging from $600 to $900 or more over the past two months, as extended cold temperatures and a recent rate increase strain household budgets. The Town of Bedford increased electric rates by around 15% for most customers in...

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Bedford electric customers told us they understand the impact of cold temperatures, but do not understand how an increase in their bills could be this drastic. ABC13’s Alexia Stanbridge took their concerns straight to the Bedford Electric Services director. ABC 13 spent the day...

The man wanted in connection with the robbery of a Roanoke County federal credit union has been arrested.