Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Social Security decisions can be a bit confusing if you are not familiar with the fundamentals. That’s why AARP Virginia is hosting monthly webinars to provide a basic overview of Social Security’s design and the impact this has on individuals of all ages. Here...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia Department of Transportation is preparing to change several intersections along Route 460 in the Bonsack area of Botetourt and Roanoke counties. The project involves reconfiguring multiple intersections between Blue Hills Village Drive and Avery Row on Route 460, according to Jeremy B

VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - Several Vinton streets are blocked as of midday Thursday during a police investigation, according to Roanoke County. Vinton Police are at Omnisource, in the 200 block of Wayland Street, investigating a call of a suspicious package on the property. As a precautionary measure, the following road...

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – Health officials in Salem have confirmed that a skunk has tested positive for rabies in the City of Salem as of Sept. 30, 2026. The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) collected the skunk near Camp North Road and North Mill Road in Salem. Anyone with any possible human or […]

ROANOKE CO., Va. – It is the end of an era for fans who remember the days of going into the Blockbuster Video Store at the corner of Electric and Starkey Roads. Although the video store itself has long since been gone, the iconic sign has remained a reminder of the times that used to be.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - More than half of Southwest Virginia households experience food insecurity, leading the state in hunger rates as regional communities also navigate a sharp rise in stolen grocery benefits. According to a recent report, 55% of households in Southwest Virginia lack consistent access to sufficient fo

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke County Public Schools officially cut the ribbon on renovations at W. E. Cundiff Elementary in Vinton Wednesday. The project had been in the works since 2019, and includes a new cafeteria and administrative wing, as well as new learning-room spaces, a library and a gym.

ROANOKE, Va. – The creator of the Roanoke Trinket Trade Box says she is stepping away from maintaining the community exchange after the box was vandalized for a second time. The box, located outside Show Pony in Grandin Village, became a popular spot for residents to exchange small items and gifts. The concept is simpl

VINTON, Va. (WDBJ/Town of Vinton Release) - The Town of Vinton is seeking proposals from developers to redevelop a site that was destroyed by fire July 2, 2022. The fire destroyed the former DR Music building at 101 East Lee Avenue after the building’s roof collapsed. It also impacted four adjacent apartments and the b

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. — School districts across Southwest Virginia say they work continuously to keep classrooms staffed, with leaders in Roanoke County, Franklin County, Radford City and Grayson County describing an ongoing effort to fill substitute teacher positions. Chuck Lionberger, public information officer for Roa