Roanoke VA

Today will feature a mix of sun and clouds, with a light breeze. Our high temperature will soar well into the 80s which may break some records later today. Here are the record highs for this date. A front will push through the region Sunday night increasing the chances for...

Southern rock fans can catch Molly Hatchet live at the Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount on Friday, April 3, 2026. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $55 for Regular Reserved and $76 for Premium Reserved seats, while VIP tables have already sold out. The venue is located at 450...

Celebrate spring and community at the 71st Annual Vinton Dogwood Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10AM to 4PM in Downtown Vinton. Admission is free. The festival will feature craft and food vendors, live entertainment, a kids’ area, petting zoo, and the Dogwood Stroll Walking Parade at 2PM, showcasing local...

A Desperate Finder’s Call Leads to Action (Image Credits: Facebook) Bedford County residents discovered a tiny black bear cub alone and shivering on their property, sparking a swift rescue effort by state wildlife officials. The six-week-old female, now under the care of the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro,...

VIRGINIA — Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager in Montgomery County, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said 16-year-old William K. Owen was last seen in the Indian Valley Road area. At the time, he was wearing a navy blue shirt and...

MONETA, Va. (WFXR) — There will be approximately 325,000 striped bass stocked into Smith Mountain Lake this year. That number is closer to traditional stocking averages and is a sign the striper population is stable and the forage base is rebounding. That announcement was made at a recent meeting of the Smith...

Fired by Penn State, James Franklin’s debut run with Virginia Tech comes with a lot of pressure. The 2027 recruiting trail did not treat him well, with only two commits so far. But Franklin is now running the race to land a 2027 running back target. Landing him will be a double win with a four-star in the house and a...

James Franklin and Virginia Tech are trending for four-star Class of 2027 tight end Jordan Karhoff.

Enjoy a night of live music with Disco Diner, a high-energy tribute to Widespread Panic, on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 5 Points Music Sanctuary in Roanoke. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.

Blacksburg Transit will be on Full Service starting Monday, March 23, 2026. Buses in Blacksburg will run Monday–Thursday from 7 AM to 12:45 AM, Friday from 7 AM to 2:45 AM, Saturday from 9:30 AM to 2:45 AM, and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 12:45 AM.