Mill Mountain Zoo gets breeding pair of lemurs
Rabid bat confirmed in Tazewell County. Buchanan County manufacturer expands, adds jobs. The post Mill Mountain Zoo gets breeding pair of lemurs appeared first on Cardinal News .
Elixir Mixers: Q&A with mixologist Michael Stevens
Summer might be coming to a close, but you can count on Michael Stevens to be around into the fall and beyond, just as he's been for more than 25 years! Stevens is a mixologist with Mango's Bar & Grill in Moneta, and we are happy to feature him in 'Elixir Mixers' for the September 2025 edition!
Donate blood, save lives: Bloodmobile returning to National D-Day Memorial
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Communities can help save lives and support the National D-Day Memorial by giving blood Saturday. The Blood Connection’s Bloodmobile is returning to the Memorial from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Blood Connection will donate $10 for each blood donation collected to the Memorial.
Deer causing road safety issues in Troutville
TROUTVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - People across our hometowns know how many deer there are in Southwest Virginia. You likely even see them walking around your neighborhood. However, people in Botetourt County say the number of deer is becoming a safety problem. “Within the past ten years, it has significantly gotten...
SWVA tourism on the rise as VA sets records statewide
Tourism spending continues to climb in Southwest Virginia, with hotel revenue showing a nearly 7% increase in the Roanoke Valley as the region capitalizes on its diverse attractions, from hiking trails to sporting events. “They’re spending money at our restaurants, at our retail attractions, on transportation,” says...
Another fox tests positive for rabies, this time in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Another fox in the ABC13 viewing area has tested positive for rabies, this time in Franklin County. The fox was found on August 5 in the 18600 block of Virgil H. Goode Highway in Rocky Mount. Anyone with information regarding any exposure to the...
Virginia Tech Media Day – Cam Seldon
Catching up with wide receiver Cameron Seldon at Virginia Tech's Media Day.
Major damages caused to family-owned industrial building after fire
Hollins, Va. (WFXR)- Fire tore through a family-owned industrial building, Batech, on 61 North Commerce Street. The family was not comfortable speaking on camera after feeling confused from losing a big part of their lives. However, they say they have been operating their business since 2020. “The building was...
Slowly warming and clearing up into the weekend
ROANOKE, Va. – 10 p.m. Update:. As you head out the door Friday morning, you will notice cloudy skies and patchy to dense fog. Conditions improve hour by hour as the fog burns off and cloudy skies give way. Temperatures will be warmer than the past couple of days,...
Important reminders about manners and etiquette as kids return to school
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new school year can be an exciting time for many students. But as kids see old friends and make new ones and explore fun and immersive lessons, it’s also important not to get too wild. Jessica Hilbish, the Director of the Roanoke Valley Junior...