Roanoke VA

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The trial for a Roanoke man accused of hitting and killing a woman with a truck was rescheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2026, according the Salem Circuit Court. On December 28, 2024, Jeremy Christopher Williams of Roanoke was arrested. He faces a first-degree murder charge after...

Our food columnist Layla Khoury-Hanold offers the latest on the local scene. Welcome to our food column, Corner Booth, where each month Layla Khoury-Hanold will guide us through what’s happening in Roanoke’s food scene. We’ll feature restaurant openings and closings, trends, changes in cuisine concepts or locations,...

This crash has been cleared, according to VDOT. If you’re driving northbound on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County, expect delays. A vehicle crash at the 140.2 mile marker has led to traffic backups that are approximately 3 miles long. At this time, the north right lane and right shoulder are closed.

Former Virginia Tech wide receiver Micah Matthews committed to James Madison in the Transfer Portal on Tuesday.

(WDBJ) - February 3, 1882. On this day in 1882, Big Lick and Old Lick joined together to form Roanoke. The name was taken from the Native American word for “shell money.”. Gray Media, parent company of WDBJ7, is celebrating the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States of America with a year-long look at our...

Since 2023, 22-year-old Nick Harding has been an active part of the engine crew for the Norfolk & Western J-class 4-8-4 No. 611. The work involves much more than just having smoke rise from the cowled stack. It demands round-the-clock maintenance and repair between operations, ensuring the locomotive is ready for its...

The recent snowfalls and frigid temps have made for some tough work when it comes to shoveling sidewalks and driveways, especially when there's a thick layer of ice beneath the snowy surface. With plenty of winter weather still possible before a much anticipated spring thaw, health experts remind us to take caution...

The Christiansburg Planning Commission meets on Monday; Christiansburg and Blacksburg town councils meet on Tuesday. The post 3 public meetings in the New River Valley address proposed housing projects and a new medical education building appeared first on Cardinal News .

First Alert Weather Day Wednesday for a little snow. The remainder of your Tuesday will feature a mix of rain and snow showers due to a weak frontal system moving through. Areas north of I-64 will be seeing precipitation of the frozen variety, and south will be seeing chilly rain showers. Overnight lows cool to the...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A raccoon collected on Friday, January 23, 2026, tested positive for rabies near Thirlane Rd. and Connie Dr. in northern Roanoke County, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Health officials say rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous...