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Yokohama Tire announced the closure of its plant in Salem, Virginia, with operations scheduled to end March 18. The company said the decision follows earlier plans to reduce production at the facility. Yokohama previously informed employees that March output would decline and that production could cease in July....

The Western Virginia Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc., proudly recognizes the outstanding service demonstrated by its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers during the council’s annual regional awards recognition, held Thursday evening, March 12, 2026, at the Salem Civic Center, Salem, Virginia. This...

(WSET) — Schools across the ABC13 viewing area are calling for delays on Tuesday due to forecasted overnight weather. Some areas that have called for school delays include Galax City and Franklin County. You can check back periodically for an updated list on our closings page HERE.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) The end of the current school year will officially mark the end of Stewartsville Elementary School. The Bedford County School Board voted 5-2 to close it, to help cut into an estimated $3 million gap in the 2028-29 fiscal budget. “The amount of money that would be saved may be a […]

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – According to VDOT, on I-81 at mile marker 134.1 in the County of Roanoke, motorists can expect delays due to a vehicle crash. As of 8:50 a.m. on March 16, the north left shoulder and left lane are closed. The south left shoulder is closed.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office will host its next Unsheltered Pop-Up Event on Wednesday, March 18. It will be held from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the Elmwood Park Art Walk on Jefferson Street. The quarterly events are designed to help the unhoused with essential items, resources, and support....

Railroad historian Ken Miller of Salem will share his photos at The Radford Photo Club March 19 meeting, at 6 p.m. at the Radford Public Library. An acknowledged expert on the N&W and Virginian, Miller has preserved railroad history and artifacts since age 10. He maintains a large collection of N&W photos and...

Severe weather is moving through the Commonwealth and is impacting a large portion of our region, resulting in power outages. We will be working for you to break down some of the worst outages in our region. Below is a list of customer outages in our coverage area organized by...

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Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Central Virginia–Maryland Region — Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and damaging winds may develop late Monday morning into the afternoon across central Virginia and parts of Maryland....