Roanoke VA

A United Express plane overshot the runway while attempting to land at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in Virginia on Wednesday, Sept. 24, causing it to slip away from the landing zone, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred around 9:18 p.m., the Virginia State Police said in a statement to USA TODAY. Upon...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on Route 834 on Thursday afternoon in Franklin County. According to officials, the accident occurred South of Route 1129 when a 2006 Subaru Legacy was traveling north on Route 834 and went off the left side of the road....

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Botetourt County Fire and EMS Department responded to a fire at the Troutville Fire Training Center early morning on Friday. According to Officials, crews responded around 5:14 a.m. and found smoke and fire showing from the building. The Training Center has been a resource for...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A free event open to everyone is happening September 27. Star City StrongFest celebrates strength, sports and community. Leigh Stover, Founder of the Star City Strong Foundation and Star City StrongFest Event Director, along with Lisa Thompson, Director of Development and Communication at The...

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — A local expert is weighing in on the incident at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport on Wednesday night. A major factor in the landing was something called Engineered Material Arresting Systems (EMAS). It's a critical safety tool that helps slow down the plane. It was first installed...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Getting the right gear for your tailgate is a must - and Here @ Home welcomes Robin & Christy Bennett, Owners of Sports Haven, to show us all they have to help with that!. Sports Haven is a locally-owned and -operated sports memorabilia store located in...

Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office has received a prestigious acknowledgment for its efforts in combating auto theft across the Commonwealth. “The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is proud to share that we have been recognized by the Virginia State Police and recently awarded the Certificate of Merit...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pet Talk is a segment airing on 7@four each Wednesday. We spoke to Julie Rickmond from the Roanoke Valley SPCA about deaf-dog awareness week and activities owners can do with their pets who are deaf. You can send us your questions through our website and ask...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Health and Western Virginia Water Authority are advising residents in the Mountain View and Upper Toddsbury area to use boiled water for drinking and cooking until further notice. The boiled water notice is due to a water main break on Falling Creek Drive that...

UPDATE: 10:15 A.M. ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The fire in the 3800 block of Hyde Park Drive was determined to be caused by discarded smoking material and was deemed accidental. Estimated damages are $150,000. – ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a residential fire in the 3800...