Update: Tractor-trailer crash cleared on I-81 in Botetourt County
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)-Traffic is now flowing on a section of Interstate 81 after a tractor-trailer crash caused delays. — BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- First responders responded to a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 in Botetourt County. It happened Friday afternoon at mile marker 149.8 in the southbound...
Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office warns of “missed jury duty” scam calls
ROANOKE CO., Va. – “I was very nervous and anxious. I wasn’t sure what to do, and I thought oh my goodness, I’ve missed jury duty, you know, and I really thought I’d be in trouble.”. That was how Deborah Welch described her encounter with...
The Dreamy Covered Bridge In Virginia That’ll Make You Feel Like You’re In A...
There’s something almost magical about stumbling upon a crimson-colored covered bridge nestled in the Virginia countryside, especially when that bridge has been standing since 1916. The Clover Hollow Covered Bridge in Newport, Virginia isn’t just a relic of transportation history—it’s a time machine disguised as...
Blacksburg High School student’s bird research ranks him semifinalist in prestigious science contest
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A Blacksburg High School student recently placed as one of the top 300 science students in the country, his award-winning research fueled by a longtime hobby-turned-career passion. At an early age, Xavier Gitre was fascinated by birds, it all starting with one simple interaction. “I looked...
“I wanted to do something that was bigger than myself.” Roanoke Police Department welcomes...
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Across the country right now, it’s safe to say police are under a lot of scrutiny. That is among the many reasons so many communities are struggling to find and recruit new officers. Roanoke has been busy filling the openings within its police department, and...
Appalachian Virginia Weather Update: Heavy Rain and 50 MPH Wind Gusts Possible This Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, Virginia – A prolonged stretch of wet and increasingly windy weather is setting up across much of western and southwestern Virginia, raising concerns for localized flooding and hazardous travel...
Pain clinic owner sentenced for health care fraud, illegal prescription drug conspiracies
ROANOKE Va. (WFXR)- A South Carolina businessman who purchased pain clinics throughout the Western District of Virginia was sentenced to three years and nine months in federal prison. John Gregory Barnes, 59, previously pleaded guilty in July 2023 to conspiring to commit health care fraud, distribute Suboxone...
Part of I-81 in Virginia shut down following tractor-trailer crash
VIRGINIA — Emergency crews responded Friday to a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 in Botetourt County, according to officials. The Troutville Fire Department said multiple units were dispatched to the scene at the 149.6-mile marker on Interstate 81southbound. As a result of the crash, the right travel lane and...
Patchwork 250: “Bedford Boys” remembered and honored as national heroes
Patchwork 250 is a new initiative from WSLS 10 that tells Virginia’s story, one piece at a time. Like a quilt made of many patches, every person, story, and tradition adds something special to our history. Join us as we celebrate 250 years by sharing the stories that make our region unique, one patch at a time.
Nearly 60 years of rodeo tradition continues at Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo
SALEM, Va. – The Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo is back in Salem, kicking off its 58th year at the Salem Civic Center! The event draws top professional cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation, including Canada and local Roanoke Valley competitors, all vying for a chance at a world championship.
