Roanoke VA

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – Drivers should expect ramp closures at exit 140 during the overnight hours, from May 8-14. The City of Salem says, “Please watch message boards, stay alert and slow down while crews perform overnight milling and paving operations for this continuing project.” The city says drivers should expect uneven surfaces and traffic […]

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A cyberattack is disrupting thousands of schools as students cram for finals. Hackers knocked out a system called Canvas. Students use it to check grades and access class materials. Thursday, when students logged on, they got a ransom note message threatening to leak data if they aren’t paid by May 12. It’s used by nearly 9 thousand schools around the world...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - This week, we’re shining a light on a leader whose career in banking and finance has been matched by an even greater commitment to serving others. Wayne has spent more than 25 years helping guide the mission of the Presbyterian Community Center, where he also regularly volunteers in the food pantry—staying connected to the people at the heart of PCC’s...

Virginia Tech Class of 2027 commit Chase Johnson explained why he picked the Hokies and head coach James Franklin.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – History is coming to life in Franklin County, as the immersive, hands-on, interactive VA250 mobile museum rolls into town. The museum shows the integral role the commonwealth played in the birth of our nation. The mobile museum has been traveling around the commonwealth over the past year, educating communities for free […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Franklin County Public Schools is eliminating all 10 family liaison positions as leaders work to close budget gaps they say were created by the loss of federal funding. “We just can’t fund positions when we don’t have the money to pay the salaries for those...

Tucked away in Christiansburg, Virginia, The Farmhouse is the kind of restaurant that makes people plan road trips just to eat there. Housed in a charming 1800s home complete with a caboose annex, this rustic steakhouse blends old-school character with seriously good food. With a 4.3-star rating and over 1,700...

VIRGINIA – Gas prices are starting to climb again, and 10 News is working for you to break down what drivers can expect across the region. As of Friday, May 8, the average price for regular gasoline in Virginia is $4.328 per gallon, according to AAA. Premium is averaging $5.159 per gallon, while diesel sits at $5.613.

ROANOKE & BOTETOURT COUNTIES, Va. (WDBJ) - Speed safety cameras will be erected on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County and Botetourt County; they’ll be activated Monday, May 11, 2026 for enforcement, Virginia State Police announced Friday. The cameras will be built along the northbound and southbound sides of the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s a rite of passage for anyone who calls Roanoke, Virginia home. A trip downtown to the little white brick building and it doesn’t matter if it’s your first or millionth time, The Texas Tavern never changes. “Towns, if they’re lucky, have a...