Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. – It’s National Donut Day, and donut shops are celebrating in the sweetest way possible: with free donuts, of course!. Here’s a look at all the delicious freebies and sweet deals happening across our region. Krispy Kreme. Stop by a Krispy Kreme near you and...

ELLISTON, Va. (WDBJ) - What’s known locally as “Virginia’s Best” flour is making a return to hometown kitchens. Big Spring Mill in Elliston is set to reopen under new leadership after operating for more than 175 years before closing in 2022. Former customers are celebrating the...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Montgomery County Public Schools announced on Thursday it selected a new principal to run Kipps Elementary School in Blacksburg. The division selected Glen Chilcote, who has more than 16 years experience as a teacher, administrator, instructional leader, and mentor to lead. Chilcote recently se

Forecasted highway projects that may affect travel during the week ahead are provided by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). VDOT notes that work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and are weather dependent. New information and changes to current projects are noted i

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — As America marks 250 years of freedom, a powerful part of that story lives in Bedford, Virginia: the National D-Day Memorial. Over the past 25 years, sharp cracks have split the stillness of the sacred grounds of this memorial. They sound ominously like live rifle rounds that pierced the water and

ROANOKE, Va. – It’s not taking long at all for a taste of summer to arrive. We’ll get into the mid to upper 80s today, potentially hitting 90 in the Southside! With the abundance of sunshine, we’ll end up with temperatures rising quite quickly. That leads...

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ROANOKE, Va. – You don’t have to be a medical professional to save a life. One quick action — CPR or a defibrillator — can mean the difference between a family dinner next week and a phone call no one wants to receive. That’s why a...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Exposure to even moderate levels of air pollution may cause heart damage, according to one of the largest studies to date published in the journal Radiology. Researchers analyzed over 11,000 adults who underwent cardiac CT exams between 2012 and 2023 in Canada. The findings suggest even...

BEDFORD CO., Va. – The Western Virginia Water Authority announced that due to dry conditions, water levels at Smith Mountain Lake have fallen below 791.5 feet, and as a result, they are asking Westlake area customers to voluntarily conserve water. The water authority issued the following statement:. As dry...