Man charged in Russell County auto theft investigation
LEBANON, Va. (WJHL) — The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a man after three stolen vehicles were recovered. Ernest Scott Barton, 48, of Salem, Virginia, was arrested on Saturday, according to a release. The sheriff’s office said one vehicle stolen from Abingdon was recovered on New Garden...
Employment placement agency offers help for Yokohama employees facing loss of jobs next month
The news broke last month that Yokohama Tire would be winding down its manufacturing plant in Salem, which will leave hundreds of employees looking for another job. The local franchise owner for a national job placement company will offer a helping hand this Thursday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Garry Norris owns...
UPDATE: Firefighters discharged & recovering after sustaining injuries in house fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - All firefighters injured while battling a house fire in northwest Roanoke have been discharged and are recovering at home, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS Department. In a statement released on social media, it said:. Crews were dispatched to the 2700 block of Courtland Rd. NW to reports...
Southwest Virginia Weather Alert: 2 Rounds of Snow Expected Tonight Through Wednesday Night
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, VA – Drivers across parts of southwest Virginia could see slick road conditions as two rounds of light snow move through the region through Wednesday night, according to the National Weather...
Laura Carini named as next Roanoke City Attorney
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke has chosen Laura Carini as its next City Attorney, effective March 1. Carini joined the Roanoke City Attorney’s office in 2012 and has served as Deputy City Attorney since 2024. She is an experienced municipal attorney with expertise in Virginia municipal law, governance,...
Bedford County Schools adjust plan following multiple snow days
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Schools around the area have been closed for over a week now due to the winter storm. Most schools have implemented remote learning. However, Bedford County Schools have relied only on traditional snow days, with no plan to shift to remote learning. The state...
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute receives grant to help smokers quit
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– A new Virginia Tech study is set to start this spring to help smokers quit by focusing on the future. The study is being funded through a grant from the National Cancer Institute at the Fralin Biomedical Research Center at Virginia Tech. It’s being led by Jeff Stein, who has studied substance […]
Roanoke looking to build train station at Amtrak platform
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Amtrak ridership is rising across the Commonwealth, with nearly 1.1 million Virginians riding the train through September, according to data from the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority. The figure represents an increase of more than 8% from the first three quarters of 2024 and a nearly 60%...
Teen arrested after crashing stolen vehicle, evading police
ROANOKE, Va. – A teen was arrested on Monday after crashing a stolen vehicle and attempting to evade law enforcement, Roanoke Police Department said. RPD said they were notified of a possible stolen vehicle at the intersection of 10th Street NW and Hunt Avenue NW around 11:46 a.m. on Monday. After confirming the...
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Milestone in Franklin County, Big Stone Gap artisan hub growing, Panda...
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