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One weekend in January 2020, immunologist Teresa Lambe received an email containing a DNA sequence. Lambe, a vaccine researcher with the University of Oxford’s Jenner Institute, spent most of that weekend exchanging messages with colleagues as they designed what would become the genetic code for a vaccine against...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Roanoke County, VA – The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement officers and demand payment for allegedly missing jury duty....

ROANOKE, Va. – Today we have had stunning weather to kick off the work week! This afternoon featured lots of sunshine, blue sky, and high winds. Although we are clear and dry overnight, winds will still howl to the tune of 20-25 MPH. As of 4:55 PM this afternoon,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, November 4, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) brought Nellie to the WFXR News Studio. Nellie is all smiles! This charming...

Plus, a roundup of other school board results from across the region. The post Greenway and Linden win reelection to Roanoke County School Board; third race too close to call late Tuesday appeared first on Cardinal News .

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near roanoke.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A hit and run crash in Bedford County, captured on a dash cam video that has since gone viral, is under investigation by state police. On Saturday, firefighters were dispatched to the 15700 block of Stewartsville Road around 4:32 p.m. for a rollover crash with multiple injuries. According...

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Firefighters responded to two serious crashes on Forest Road on Tuesday, one of which was fatal, according to firefighters. The first crash happened just after noon in the 7300 block of Forest Road. Emergency crews arrived to find a head-on collision with injuries. Both lanes...

Blacksburg, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has announced the creation of a new natural area preserve in Montgomery County. The newly designated preserve, called Eastern Divide, is the 68th addition to Virginia’s Natural Area Preserve system and covers nearly 34 acres near the...