Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – Carilion’s testing data shows cases began rising in December, with the highest numbers occurring during the Christmas holidays, when people were gathering indoors. Since then, doctors say daily flu cases are gradually declining. Suggesting the region may have already passed its peak. “There is...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) On November 13th, Franklin County Union Hall District Supervisor Dan Quinn received a letter from Franklin County’s attorney, warning him of potential disciplinary action at the next Board of Supervisors meeting. Five days later, the board approved Quinn’s censure on two counts. The first...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia wakes to damp sidewalks and low clouds as rain spreads across the New River Valley. Wind stirs bare branches, and the air feels unsettled. Conditions stay active through the weekend, ending with a...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke has golf courses, but “Star City Golf Club” offers state-of-the-art simulators in a nice air conditioned spot and Tim Horne is proud to bring his business to one of our hometowns. “The golf course is a special place to me and I love...

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...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. January is an important — and often underestimated — period for basement moisture concerns across Virginia. While winter cold may suggest fewer water issues, seasonal conditions can quietly increase the...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Research is underway at Virginia Tech that explores a new weight loss compound that has the potential to help people lose weight without exercise and retain muscle. Webster Santos is a lead researcher. Santos is a professor of chemistry and the Cliff and Agnes Lilly Faculty...

We’ll continue to see increasing cloud cover as we head into the night tonight. However, rain will likely hold off, keeping us mostly dry through tomorrow morning. Still, this increased cloud cover will keep lows fairly mild, staying steady in the 40s. Eyeing Our Next Chance Of Rain. While...

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The 2026 Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo is coming to Salem Civic Center Friday, January 9 and will conclude Sunday, January 11. The event will bring professional cowboys and cowgirls competing in various events such as bull riding, bare back riding, barrel racing and more. The International...

ROANOKE, Va. – The Circus has come to town as the “Do Portugal Circus” has set up its big top in the Valley View Mall parking lot. This is the first stop of 2026 and its first ever show in Roanoke. The circus is described as a combination of excellence and magic that will take you on a journey of laughter and...