Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. – Capt. Alexander Helems of Roanoke Fire-EMS points to the place where one of his fellow firefighters is walking in the water. “It’s a big drop-off, and the farther he goes, the deeper it gets,” Helems said. People don’t think of the Roanoke River as...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As temperatures rise and more people seek a summer tan, dermatologists are warning that all tans indicate DNA damage to the skin. “People are looking at that kind of bronze glow and feeling like it’s a sign of health, but what we really know is that all tans are a sign of DNA damage,” said Dr. Spe

John Wittington and his children are grateful for the roof over their heads, thanks in part to Mason Roofing. On May 28, Mason Roofing Company, located in Wirtz, installed a new roof on Wittington's home in Huddleston, free of charge. It was part of the roofing company's annual giveaway called 'Roofs for Troops', which

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The I-81 widening project in Roanoke and Botetourt counties is moving forward, and Virginia State Police want to ensure safety in the work zone. As part of that effort, police have installed speed safety cameras in the area. The cameras were announced to go live in early May, but they only recentl

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Carroll County sheriff’s deputy was killed, and another was wounded, during a welfare check on Friday night. Two Chesterfield County police officers were injured, and a police K-9 was killed while responding to a domestic dispute call over the weekend. First responders in Giles County were alleg

Roanoke sits in the mountains, surrounded by views that make you want to pull over and stare. But the food here is just as impressive as the scenery. This list has ten restaurants in this Virginia city that are worth the trip in 2026. I have eaten at every one, and each time I have left planning my return.

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Brandon Ward and the Kevin Powell Speed Motorsports team proved once again they are one. of the powerhouse teams to beat on the SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic. This. past weekend, Ward and the team brought a very competitive car to Franklin County. Speedway in Callaway, Virginia for the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Taking the family out for dinner is a treat—but that treat is getting more expensive as food prices rise, and restaurant owners say they’re still dealing with higher costs on multiple fronts. One Roanoke diner said going out is still worth it, as long...

Gary Wayne St. Clair, 63, crossed Campbell Avenue on a Thursday night in May. The driver stayed. The road stayed. Nine days later, only St. Clair was gone. Just after 10 p.m. on a Thursday night in May, Gary Wayne St. Clair tried to cross Campbell Avenue in southeast Roanoke. Nine days later, he passed away.