Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported in an apartment fire Saturday, January 3, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. Firefighters responded at 9:40 a.m. to reports of a fire in an apartment building on the 1500 block of Bluemont Ave, where black smoke was coming from a window. Crews found...

The story below is a preview from our January/February 2026 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. In Virginia’s Blue Ridge, you’re never far from your next great adventure. Pete Eshelman is the director of Roanoke Outside, an economic development initiative of the Roanoke Regional...

The story below is a preview from our January/February 2026 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. In a region like ours, you’ll never have an excuse to be bored!. Douglas Jackson is a development specialist with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. After...

ROANOKE, Va. – Shopping for a prom dress is an experience that many people never forget. One local group is working to make sure individuals of all abilities get that opportunity. Night to Shine is an annual event for people with disabilities to have a dance where they feel...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A small group of protesters gathered Saturday at Elmwood Park at the intersection of Elm and Jefferson, voicing concern over recent developments in Venezuela and the role the United States is playing overseas. The demonstration came just hours after a U.S. policy announcement regarding...

The story below is from our January/February 2026 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. The Roanoker welcomes our new publisher, who has significant roots in our community. As I sit down to write this note, I can’t help but reflect on how life has come full...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Cloudy skies stick around tonight as winds relax, and low temperatures fall into the low-to-mid 30s for most. Tomorrow will be colder as high temperatures only reach into the lower 40s under cloudy skies. Cold rain will be possible for some as well. A low-pressure system will pass by to our...

SALEM, Va. – It’s non-stop action this weekend as the Salem Civic Center gets transformed into a high-octane battle zone for the Partzilla Arenacross Series!. Some of the best riders in the nation will be facing off on a dirt track loaded with massive jumps, sharp turns, and rhythm sections that’ll keep fans on the...

ROANOKE, Va. – Happy Perhelion! Though we will not see any noticable effects in the weather today, it is a day to mark in our revolution around the sun!. The rain started early this morning and will come and go throughout a majority of the day. By sunset, the rain will have mostly ended and begin the start of a dry...

ROANOKE, Va. – As the calendar turns to 2026, people across the country will be reflecting on the past year and making resolutions to become better versions of themselves. Our local small businesses are also making those same reflections. As we spoke to businesses in Downtown Roanoke, a few...