Roanoke VA

VIRGINIA — A hiker was airlifted to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after sliding down an icy embankment while hiking in Botetourt County, according to local officials. The Botetourt County Department of Fire and EMS said rescue crews were dispatched at approximately 12:49 p.m. to assist the hiker, who had slid about...

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...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is coming up fast. Friends of the Franklin County animal shelter is doing something to commemorate the holiday while also helping support their animals, with its first-ever Show Some Love fundraiser. “Everything comes back to the animals...

ROANOKE, Va. – Amanda Williamson, a healthcare worker in the Oakcliff neighborhood, has been unable to park in front of her home because her reserved parking spot is buried under a large pile of compacted snow and ice. “I really don’t have the time calling all these places especially...

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SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - During Monday night’s Salem City Council meeting, people had the opportunity to speak on Roanoke College’s decision to demolish a house on the corner of Market & Clay Street. So what’s so special about this house that people are speaking out in opposition of...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, VA – Temperatures are surging across southwest and central Virginia today, bringing a brief but significant warmup that will accelerate snow and ice melt before colder air returns midweek....

The Ferrum Dairy Queen, located about two minutes from campus, is now offering a 10 percent discount for Ferrum College students. All students must do is present their Ferrum College I.D. and scan the barcode in the official Dairy Queen app. The discount applies to all regular menu items including...

ROANOKE, Va. – Tonight and next week. Fair skies are on tap tonight but it will be another cold night with lows in the teens once again. We won’t be as cold on Monday. Temperatures will reach the lower 40s. We will start the day with sunshine but a few more clouds will roll in later on. And Tuesday will be dry too...

In standard metrics of public schools, Liberty High (Bedford, VA) has been having a tough run. Enrollment has declined. Families who live in the zone quietly transfer their children elsewhere. People talk. They joke. They say it’s not a “good” school. Too small. Too rough around the edges. Not competitive enough. Not...