Roanoke VA

Roanoke is paying a lobbying firm $6,000 a month plus other potential expenses to pursue a casino license for the city — despite opposition that shows no signs of letting up. Two Capitols Consulting’s contract with the city began Sept. 22, about three weeks before city officials announced a...

We’ll see plenty of sunshine across the region as our high temperatures soar back into the mid and upper 40s. A light breeze will stick around through the afternoon. After the early-week deep freeze, upper level flow will become fairly zonal, meaning there won’t be big dips in the jet stream (resulting in cold...

HERNDON, Va. (WDBJ) - 79-year-old Leonard Hugh Thompson of Herndon is missing and he’s believed to be on foot in Roanoke or near Troutville, according to Virginia State Police. Thompson was last reported seen on Monday, December 15, 2025, on Elden St. in Herndon. Thompson is described as a...

Ever had one of those meals that makes you want to stand up and applaud?. That’s what awaits at Coach & Four in Roanoke, Virginia – a steakhouse where time stands still and prime rib reigns supreme. In a world of trendy food fads and restaurants that change...

ROANOKE, Va. – Friends of Mountain View and the city of Roanoke have joined forces to restore the historic Fishburn Mansion and its surrounding grounds, aiming to bring new life to the early 1900s property once home to the prominent Fishburn family. The mansion, along with the greenhouse, cottage,...

BEDFORD, Va. – Forest Fire Department, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Bedford Police Department, Centra Health, Virginia State Police and Moneta Rescue squad participate in “Bedford County Toys for Kids 2025.”. According to the Forest Fire Department, Sheriff Miller contacted Chief Coleman requesting assistance due...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – A person was rescued after a vehicle accident that saw their truck crash off a bridge in Bedford Cunty on Saturday night, Forest Fire Department said. FFD said they were dispatched to the accident just after 11 p.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, they found a pickup truck with an injured diver that...

ROANOKE, Va. – Back in October, Roanoke City announced its intention to bring an entertainment center to Roanoke. This included a potential casino in the Berglund Center. Ever since then, many locals have been speaking out about the casino, including at city council meetings. This included Monday’s meeting, where...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Beacon Credit Union in Roanoke has made a $5,000 donation to the Rescue Mission of Roanoke. At a ceremony December 12, 2025, the business recognized the shelter with a check to be used for “crisis intervention for those experiencing homelessness.”. Beacon added it will make...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Bedford County Sheriff's Office deputized some elves on Monday to make sure every child has a visit from Santa this year. "When the call came in to adopt some children at a local elementary school, our hearts kind of grew three times large like the Grinch says," said Monty Coleman,...