Roanoke VA

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Construction has taken over West Main Street in Salem. “There’s a lot of excitement going on this is kind of our golden mile,” Tommy Miller, director of economic development in Salem, said, “from Wildwood down towards 4th Street closer to downtown. We are excited about all the national chains that...

MONETA, Va. (WSET) — The skies may have been cloudy, but spirits were high at the second annual “Wine, Balloons and Tunes” festival at Smith Mountain Lake. More than 1,000 people braved the rain over the weekend to attend the event at Wind Vineyards in Moneta. Guests enjoyed tethered balloon rides and chartered...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - If you’re looking for something fun to attend this fall, consider the upcoming gala, Night Owl on the Town. It’s happening at Hotel Roanoke on September 27 to benefit the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center. Among the activities planned that evening, live and silent auctions,...

Millions across the U.S., particularly in the Upper Midwest and Northeast, are under air quality alerts due to wildfire smoke drifting from Canada. Virginia has also been affected, with smoke reaching parts of the state, including the Roanoke Valley. As of Wednesday morning, Roanoke’s air quality is rated moderate...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke Police Department has announced the arrest of one of the two teenagers who were injured in an August 2 shooting. A 15-year-old male from Roanoke was arrested and charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling, and possession of a firearm by a juvenile, on Monday, August 4, said...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police are investigating a report of a shooting in the Northwest part of the city, but no victims have surfaced, according to the department. Police say they got the call at 5:17 p.m. Monday of a possible shooting in the 1300 block of Hershberger Road NW, near the intersection with...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke City leaders reacted after three shootings left one man dead and three people hurt over the weekend. Mayor Joe Cobb gave comment at an event Monday, emphasizing that gun violence numbers have fallen in the Star City. “Three gun violence incidents in 48 hours of late is very unusual and […]

The wait is OVER! 🎶 We’re thrilled to announce that Dirty Dancing DAYS Summer Festival is BACK for 2025! 🕺💃. Join us at Mountain Lake Lodge—the iconic film location where it all began—for an unforgettable celebration. 📅 Lodging Package for August 15-17, 2025. Guests...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Friends, family and Roanoke city leaders gathered at the Mill Mountain Star Tuesday to honor a woman killed earlier this year. 80-year-old Susan Williams was killed outside her condominium in February. She is remembered for her commitment to helping the community and the Local Office on...

Looking for something to do? Find an event in our comprehensive Happenings. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered. We encourage folks to contact the venue directly to learn of any last minute changes or...