Two people dead following vehicle crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Two people died Friday evening in a single-vehicle crash on Stewartsville Road in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police. Troopers say the crash happened around 7:21 p.m. near Afton Meadow Road. A pickup truck traveling east on Stewartsville Road ran off the right side of the roadway and struck...
“Summer during the winter.” Roanoke mom enjoys snow days with her kids
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - With all the snow related school closures in our hometowns, many parents are finding ways to keep their kids busy. A mom we talked to at Mason Mill Park is enjoying the snow time with her kids. She said they’ve spent some much-needed quality time with...
Avian influenza detected in vultures found dead in Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Avian influenza has been detected in 15 black vultures found dead in Rocky Mount last week, according to the Town of Rocky Mount. Preliminary testing results have detected H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the black vultures that were collected from Rocky Mount last week. This...
Burlington Elementary School’s Kacey Day earns December Education Impact award
Second-year teachers are usually still finding their footing in the challenging field of education. And when the career starts in kindergarten, it’s even more daunting. There are no such concerns for Burlington Elementary’s Kacey Day. She brings unbridled enthusiasm to the classroom. [NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE EDUCATOR...
Grown Here at Home: Benjamin Franklin Middle School garden earns national award
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - At Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Rocky Mount, Jennifer Hatch’s seventh-grade math students have worked hard this year caring for their outdoor garden. The idea for the garden started two years ago. Ms. Hatch had just received two awards for her work implementing a...
Roanoke housing authority official: When budgets shrink, we hold onto joy
When the government shutdown landed over public housing this fall, everything froze. HUD is on life support. Conversations in boardrooms turned from strategy to survival. For many residents, there is no understanding of how precarious the situation really is. But for those of us sitting at the intersection of...
For third time, Rocky Mount wants General Assembly to allow term limits for town...
The town of Rocky Mount is asking for term limits for Christmas. But lawmakers in Richmond don’t seem inclined to make that holiday wish come true. For the third time since 2023, Rocky Mount’s leadership is seeking to implement term limits for its mayor and council via a revised town charter. Should the proposed...
James Franklin’s Attempted Payback On Penn State Leaves Virginia Tech In An Uncomfortable Spot
James Franklin targets Brent Pry for Virginia Tech DC job after Penn State firing, creating backlash and awkward drama as fans question the risky reunion. The post James Franklin’s Attempted Payback On Penn State Leaves Virginia Tech In An Uncomfortable Spot originally published on Total Pro Sports .
Part of I-81 in Virginia shut down following tractor-trailer crash
VIRGINIA — Drivers heading south on Interstate 81 in Roanoke County should expect delays following a tractor-trailer crash reported Monday. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the crash occurred near mile marker 137.2. As of this report, the left shoulder, left lane, and center lane of the...
Stafford Drive Lane Closure Set for December 9-12: What Local Residents Need to Know
A lane on Stafford Drive in Christiansburg will be closed from December 9 to 12, 2025. The closure is between Peppers Ferry Road and Quin W. Stuart Boulevard. Work will take place on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the Clifton Town Center project.
