Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Housing affordability remains one of the top issues in the City of Roanoke, where supply of affordable housing units is still far outpaced by demand. Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul has introduced House Bill 181 in response, which if passed would give the city of Roanoke the ability to expand its...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Center in the Square in downtown Roanoke announced it’s looking into the possibility of putting a Ferris wheel on its roof. The nonprofit is exploring multiple options, which could impact its size. The first step is to request funding from the state for a feasibility...

Roanoke – A proposal to build a Ferris wheel atop Center in the Square in downtown Roanoke has city and state leaders weighing in. Leaders at Center in the Square say the idea could boost local tourism. This rendering shows what the Ferris wheel could look like. Center in...

Conditions for the Saturday ahead are off to a rather soggy and foggy start. Some areas are waking up to a bit of patchy fog. Combined with some locally heavy showers, there will be some visibility issues. Be sure to drive with caution and carve out a bit of extra time as you hit the roads this morning.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Losing a baby is an unimaginable loss. Roanoke author, Rick Kiser channeled his own loss into a book titled “Forever My Son: A Novel”. Kiser says his and his wife’s first child was stillborn, and he went through a hard time afterward. He’s...

ROANOKE CO., Va. – Earlier this week, Roanoke County Public Schools announced the launch of “Let’s Talk,” a new telehealth service that is available for elementary, middle and high school students. Let’s Talk is done in partnership with Gaggle Therapy, who have worked with the district...

ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – International travel disruptions are creating uncertainty for those headed to the Caribbean and beyond. Raising questions about safety, flexibility, and insurance coverage. “Travel insurance is really worth it. The coverage that you have, especially for health and accidents when you’re abroad,...

Dr. David Pollio, a beloved Virginia educator, scholar, and mentor, died unexpectedly, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the academic community. Pollio, 57, was serving as an associate professor of Classics at Christopher Newport University in Newport News at the time of his death on Friday, Dec. 26, where he was...

Former Virginia Tech offensive lineman Xavier Chaplin is heading back to the ACC, this time with Florida State.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia hills disappear into low clouds this morning as rain taps steadily on rooftops around Blacksburg. Pavement shines, gutters run fast, and the mild feel in the air won’t last long. A sharp winter...