Despite spring-like warmth, Southwest Virginia’s winter sports scene remains vibrant and active
ROANOKE, Va. – Southwest Virginia snowboarders are embracing the warmer winter weather while still enjoying their favorite slopes. Shared Gentry, a snowboarder from the region, said, “I think it’s definitely more fun when it’s a little bit warmer. It’s a part of the experience if it’s single digits too.”
Virginia Tech’s Hire of James Franklin Named 2nd Best of The 2025 Coaching Carousel
A new era is underway in Blacksburg. Former Penn State head coach James Franklin was hired last month to take over in Virginia Tech and he has already been har
Tractor-trailer crashes into minivan killing 3 on Virginia interstate
The driver of the 2014 Volvo tractor trailer was charged with reckless driving with additional charges pending.
Southwest Virginia: Springlike Christmas, Arctic Cold Returns Next Week
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, Virginia – Unseasonably warm and wet weather across southwest Virginia is expected to give way to a sharp return to winter cold early next week. According to the U.S. National Weather Service...
Unseasonably warm temperatures draw Christmas Eve hikers
ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – On Christmas Eve, the trails are usually quiet. But warmer-than-normal temperatures made it hard for people to stay inside. “Well, we flew in from out of town, so I think we thought we only brought way too warm clothing to hike,” said Anselm Wiercioch, a hiker. The 60 degree weather is […]
Honduran citizen living illegally in Roanoke admits to selling ten guns, including a short-barrel...
Roanoke, Virginia – A 42-year-old man living illegally in Roanoke has pleaded guilty in federal court after selling multiple firearms—including a short-barrel shotgun—to a confidential informant working with federal authorities. The man, Alcides Castro-Martinez, a citizen of Honduras, entered his guilty plea on...
Roanoke Police Department discuss recruitment efforts
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police say crime is trending in the right direction, but the department is emphasizing the need to keep up with staffing to continue protecting you and your family. Recent data from Roanoke Police shows deadly shootings have been cut in half across the last four...
Celebrate the holidays at Center in the Square with the first-ever “Great Gingerbread Escape!”
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– A new holiday tradition has emerged at Center in the Square called “The Great Gingerbread Escape,” a scavenger hunt for families created by Kids Square for families to explore the entire building. “A great wind blew through Kids Square Children’s Museum, blew open the doors, and these gingerbread...
Salvation Army New River Valley spreading holiday cheer with food bag giveaway
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR) Many people across Virginia have the food they need for a holiday dinner, but others are not as lucky. The Salvation Army New River Valley is stepping in to help folks in need of something to eat with its weekly food bag giveaway. It remained open on Wednesday, so anyone can enjoy […]
‘Sirens and Salutes’ hands out presents to local veterans
DALEVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — At Melrose Towers in Roanoke and the Carrington Place in Daleville, 39 veterans received everything on their Christmas wish list, courtesy of local non-profit Sirens & Salutes and its founder Bill Price. “They really don’t want much,” said Price, who has made this a yearly Christmas Eve...
