Part of I-81 in Virginia shut down following tractor-trailer crash
VIRGINIA — Drivers heading south on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County should expect delays following a tractor-trailer crash reported Monday. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the crash occurred near mile marker 137.2. As of this report, the left shoulder, left lane, and center lane of the...
Stafford Drive Lane Closure Set for December 9-12: What Local Residents Need to Know
A lane on Stafford Drive in Christiansburg will be closed from December 9 to 12, 2025. The closure is between Peppers Ferry Road and Quin W. Stuart Boulevard. Work will take place on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the Clifton Town Center project.
Early Signing Day 2025: Winners and losers from the cycle
The Early Signing Period has gone as quickly as it arrived. Many of the nation's top prospects made their decisions and signed with the programs they had been committed to for months, maybe years. For others, last-minute decisions left them going elsewhere, as the modern era of NIL and the transfer portal continues...
Blacksburg, VA Weather: Watch for Black Ice and Fog Early Saturday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia – The Blue Ridge morning air turns crisp and dangerous today as fog and freezing temps grip the New River Valley, creating slick roads and patches of black ice across Blacksburg and surrounding...
Virginia Hotspot Dishing Out a Large Cheeseburger That’ll Make Your Mouth Water Without Emptying...
Craving a big, juicy cheeseburger that hits the spot without wrecking your budget? Texas Tavern in downtown Roanoke has been delivering that exact promise since 1930, with 24 hour charm and prices that will make you do a double take. Step inside for a one of a kind time capsule where friendly banter, quick service,...
Former Mount Pleasant student gives back to her community
According to the Mount Pleasant Elementary School Facebook page, “We live in a fantastic. community! The amount of care for our school and students is never in question. One of our. former students, Ava Sexton, did a community service project and collected over 1,100 snacks. for the students at...
Snowy 68th annual Salem Christmas Parade
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — Holiday cheer was all around at the 68th annual Salem Christmas Parade on Friday night. The evening began with the Christmas tree lighting outside the Salem Public Library, hosted by WFXR’s own chief meteorologist Patrick McKee. Then came the parade, featuring everything from dance teams and...
All PARK Roanoke garages to offer gateless parking starting Dec. 8
ROANOKE, Va. – The City of Roanoke announced that all PARK Roanoke garages will transition to a " fully gateless parking system" on Monday, Dec. 8. The gateless system was introduced at the Center in the Square Garage, and officials say this will bring a smoother parking experience for residents and visitors.
Pinpoint Weather: Winter Storm Warning for Monday snow
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Moisture returns tonight as an upper-level disturbance crosses the region. With temperatures dropping below freezing, accumulating snowfall arrives into the day tomorrow. A Winter Weather Advisory will go into effect tonight through 1 AM Tuesday as snow impacts are increasingly likely with slick...
Much colder weather returns to Maryland’s forecast on Monday
A strong cold front moves through late Sunday night, into early Monday morning.

















