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BOTETOURT CO., Va. – As Google prepares to build a data center in Botetourt County, a local expert who grew up in the area is working to ease community concerns about the facility’s impact. Eric Larson, who grew up in Daleville around the Greenfield, now works as a...

On Sunday morning, many students were hit with a reality when they went to brush their teeth, fill up their water bottle, or take a shower. Because of a water main break that occurred on campus, most buildings located off Market Street had no water access for several hours. Students received a text on Sunday at...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke and the Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance is calling for eight Roanoke residents to meet with City staff to draft a new community engagement policy. Joined by eight City staff members, chosen residents will fashion a policy that involves standardizing...

Franklin County, Va. — Thursday was a time to remember a beloved Franklin County leader. Charles “Charlie” Douglas Poindexter died February 4 at age 83. ABC 13’s Jaida Simone attended his funeral. “When Charlie spoke, everybody paid attention," said Melvin Adams, a colleague and friend of...

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – The Christiansburg Police Department released details on Thursday regarding an investigation involving juveniles after inaccurate accounts of the event had been circulating. CPD said they received a complaint on Tuesday regarding a possible act of intimidation or hate crime. The caller said...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County Fire and Rescue (RCFRD) responded to reports of a structure fire in the 4900 block of Catawba Valley Dr. At 9:51 a.m. on Feb 12, the first crews to arrive saw heavy smoke and fire coming from a barn. RCFRD says it was marked as a working fire at 10:03 a.m.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke County Commonwealth’s Attorney is not moving ahead with prosecuting the driver of a tractor-trailer involved in a crash that left three people dead, at least not for now. 58-year-old El Hadji Karamoko Ouattara of Maryland was charged with three counts of manslaughter,...

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke’s new parking system with Metropolis lets drivers simply drive in, park, and drive out without stopping at gates or scanning tickets. The technology recognizes vehicles automatically, streamlining the parking process. Bryan Soukup, a downtown employee, said, “Well, working downtown, park...

ROANOKE, Va. – Noel C. Taylor was a force to be reckoned with, paving the way for future generations with a willingness to break the glass ceiling and lead a life of service. His influence on the Star City and beyond transcends time. He was not only the city’s first Black mayor but also its first African American...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - An indoor golf business had its grand opening in in Roanoke Thursday. Star City Golf Club invited the public to an open house to share with the public what indoor golf is all about. The business opened in late November. Thursday’s event was a meet-and-greet with...