Roanoke VA

Ceremonies were hosted by Virginia Tech on Thursday to remember the 32 students and faculty members killed on campus on April 16, 2007. “They ranged in age from 18 to 76 and represented a variety of academic areas and faith and ethnic groups,” said portions of a statement listed on Tech’s We Remember webpage dedicated to the victims that provides a catalog of photos...

MONTGOMERY Co., Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech graduate senior Bre Warren has been denied a temporary injunction that would have allowed her to finally suit up for the Hokies softball team. As previously reported, Warren transferred from South Carolina to Virginia Tech this past offseason, but was ruled by the...

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are just a handful of wins away from raising a new banner in the Berglund Center, and if they continue to play like they did this past week, they’ll be partying like it’s 2023. The Dawgs are buzzing, having outscored Birmingham 13-1 over...

The City of Roanoke is rolling out six new ambulances this month after facing years-long delays tied to supply chain issues and manufacturing slowdowns, according to WSLS. Fire Chief David Hoback said some of the units were originally ordered in 2022 but only recently arrived, now built on 2026 chassis due to the extended wait.

The city hopes to return to regular service by Monday. The post Roanoke delays recycling pickup due to driver shortage appeared first on Cardinal News .

For the past six months, Williamson Road has seen the number of travel lanes go down and a center turn lane has been added in an effort to reduce travel speeds and lower the number of crashes. A survey called Envision Williamson Road has also been gathering information from residents...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- School administrators in Bedford County are looking to hire bus drivers for the 2026-2027 term. A Bus Driver Recruitment Fair is slated for Saturday, May 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at the Bedford County Public Schools (BCPS) Administrative Office, located at 311 S. Bridge Street in Bedford. BCPS offers […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The 25th Annual Kite Festival returns to Green Hill Park Saturday, April 18th. Alex North from the Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism department joins 7@four to discuss everything you need to know about this years festival. This FREE community event takes place from 10AM -...

Three-star edge rusher Xavier Perkins committed to Virginia Tech over Miami after visiting both schools in April.

Dr. Pepper is bringing back its creamy coconut flavor for a limited time. The drink first debuted two years ago and is tied to summer. It’s inspired by the “dirty Dr. Pepper” trend, which some fans make at home by adding lime juice, coconut syrup and cream to regular Dr. Pepper.