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Former Virginia Tech wide receiver Micah Matthews committed to James Madison in the Transfer Portal on Tuesday.

(WDBJ) - February 3, 1882. On this day in 1882, Big Lick and Old Lick joined together to form Roanoke. The name was taken from the Native American word for “shell money.”. Gray Media, parent company of WDBJ7, is celebrating the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States of America with a year-long look at our...

Since 2023, 22-year-old Nick Harding has been an active part of the engine crew for the Norfolk & Western J-class 4-8-4 No. 611. The work involves much more than just having smoke rise from the cowled stack. It demands round-the-clock maintenance and repair between operations, ensuring the locomotive is ready for its...

The recent snowfalls and frigid temps have made for some tough work when it comes to shoveling sidewalks and driveways, especially when there's a thick layer of ice beneath the snowy surface. With plenty of winter weather still possible before a much anticipated spring thaw, health experts remind us to take caution...

The Christiansburg Planning Commission meets on Monday; Christiansburg and Blacksburg town councils meet on Tuesday. The post 3 public meetings in the New River Valley address proposed housing projects and a new medical education building appeared first on Cardinal News .

First Alert Weather Day Wednesday for a little snow. The remainder of your Tuesday will feature a mix of rain and snow showers due to a weak frontal system moving through. Areas north of I-64 will be seeing precipitation of the frozen variety, and south will be seeing chilly rain showers. Overnight lows cool to the...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A raccoon collected on Friday, January 23, 2026, tested positive for rabies near Thirlane Rd. and Connie Dr. in northern Roanoke County, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Health officials say rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Thursday morning’s structure fire in northwest Roanoke sent four firefighters to the hospital. Roanoke Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) said two had minor injuries, while two others were more seriously hurt. After Roanoke Firefighters Association member Mitch Burroughs heard about this,...

ROANOKE, Va. – 18 dogs were seized as a result of an animal neglect investigation in Northeast Roanoke on Tuesday, Roanoke Police Department said. RPD said on Jan. 21, officers responded to the 3500 block of Birchwood Street NE after receiving a report of possible animal neglect due to uninhabitable conditions. Upon...

LEBANON, Va. (WJHL) — The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a man after three stolen vehicles were recovered. Ernest Scott Barton, 48, of Salem, Virginia, was arrested on Saturday, according to a release. The sheriff’s office said one vehicle stolen from Abingdon was recovered on New Garden...