Roanoke VA

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — In a 4-3 decision, Christiansburg Town Council approved the rezoning of 37.9 acres off Kimball Lane from agricultural to residential, after a proposal for a residential development with more than 90 units was submitted by Roger Woody, owner of RWJW Properties, LLC. “It’s a typical...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The annual Heart Ball returns to the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center for 2026. The American Heart Association will bring a touch of Hollywood to the Hotel Roanoke Saturday, February 28 with the 2026 Roanoke Heart Ball, themed “The Heart of Hollywood”. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the event...

ADA, OHIO – The Roanoke College wrestling team won the Division III Region 4 Championships Friday and Saturday, hosted by Ohio Northern University, and had nine Maroons qualify for national competition. Mac Cafurello (125 pounds), Jude Robson (133), Mark Samuel (141), Taylor Smith (149) and Hunter Moore (184) each...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, Va. – Drivers across southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia should prepare for slick roads beginning Monday morning as snow and freezing rain threaten to coat bridges and mountain passes...

ROANOE, Va. – A woman is dead after a shooting incident in Roanoke on Sunday, Roanoke Police Department said. RPD said they responded to the 1600 block of Burrell Street NW after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a woman with gunshot wounds outside a convenience store. Unfortunately, she died...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Uncertainty surrounding the future of the Hospice House in Bedford County, now that its impending closure has been announced, is drawing reactions from families who say the facility has played a critical role in end-of-life care for more than a decade. For many in the...

The YMCA at Virginia Tech invites community members of all ages to celebrate Pi Day at the 5th “Try Y’s Pi” event, a delicious and math-inspired tradition taking place on March 14, 2026 (3.14). Pi Day is recognized worldwide in honor of the mathematical constant π (Pi),...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Roanoke County, Virginia – Residents in Roanoke County are being warned about jury duty payment scams. According to the Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office, scammers are contacting individuals and falsely...

Venturing far into the wilderness has its appeal, but sometimes you want to paddle one of the most beautiful rivers in the U.S. and still be back in time for dinner and a night of city entertainment. That's the beauty of urban kayaking. Luckily, Roanoke, Virginia, offers easy access to the Roanoke River. And in...

Federal funding coming to Roanoke County looks to improve the McAfee Knob trailhead. WFIR’s Conner Arthur has that story:. Hikers trekking to the most photographed overlook on the Appalachian Trail will soon find a more organized start to their journey. Roanoke County officials announced Thursday that $6.3 million in...