Roanoke VA

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - A murder-suicide investigation is underway after a man and woman were found dead Friday, December 5, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office received a 911 call for an unresponsive individual in a vehicle near the 1400 block of Patti Road...

Starting December 8, 2025, all PARK Roanoke garages in Roanoke will use a gateless parking system. This change follows an earlier rollout at the Center in the Square Garage. The goal is to update how parking works for residents and visitors.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Several weekend events have been canceled or postponed due to inclement weather concerns. "Out of an abundance of caution, all Illuminights activities, including the Walk of Lights Trail have been canceled/closed on Friday, December 5, 2025 due to overnight weather and unsafe trail...

ROANOKE, Va. – As winter weather impacts our region, local health officials are warning seniors to be extra careful when clearing snow from their property. Shoveling heavy snow can put strain on the heart, which could be dangerous for older adults and senior citizens. The Local Office on Aging recommends seniors push...

ROANOKE, Va. – An unexpected December snowfall transformed Wasena’s hillsides into bustling sledding spots Thursday, while local outdoor retailers saw a surge in winter gear sales as parents rushed to outfit growing children. The early winter weather caught many families off guard, forcing them to confront outgrown...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Need some inspiration and ideas to shop for the outdoorsperson in your life. George Noleff has put together a half hour video detailing some options for outdoors gifts for you, your family, and your friends. Whether it is fishing, hunting, hiking, or anything outdoors, check out the Outdoors...

ROANOKE, Va. – The City of Roanoke is urging people to stay alert and beware of refreezing conditions that can make roads and sidewalks slippery long after the snow stops. Roanoke follows a strict priority system for snow removal, aiming to clear 95% of main roads and bus routes within 24 hours of snowfall stopping.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s gearing up to be a cold weekend for most of our hometowns, which means warming shelters will be open for those looking to escape the freezing temperatures. We spoke with some of those centers to talk about all the resources they’re offering outside of...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is taking a trip around Southwest Virginia. 7@four speaks with Bun-Length Ben and Grill ‘Em Up Gabby on what it’s like to tour. Check out the dates and locations below for when and where the Wienermobile will be. 12/5 —...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – It was a close call for this Bedford County kitty!. A cat was saved from a trash compactor in Bedford County on Tuesday after it was reported at the Otterville site. The county thanked crew employee Lance Rowsey for showing up to the scene and...