Roanoke VA

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – A section of the Huckleberry Trail will be closed beginning November 3 for repairs to bridges and trail infrastructure and is expected to remain closed through February 2026. According to Montgomery County officials, the closure will extend from Bridge 1 to the Hightop Road area and...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Bedford County administrators warn residents of possible delays and disruptions to SNAP benefits starting in November. Officials said the U.S. Department of Agriculture notified the Commonwealth that SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits cannot be issued at this time....

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – On average seven teenagers die every day in traffic crashes nationwide, which is why National Teen Driver Safety week, was created. It’s aimed to raise awareness of how inexperienced teenagers, behind the wheel, can lead to more accidents. Youth Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO),...

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Council is holding a public hearing Monday night about a major rezoning request. The city’s planning commission voted to recommend one of the projects last week. The request would rezone 28 acres off Stratford Park Drive to build an almost 200-unit townhome community,...

ROANOKE, Va. – Over 500 people took to the streets in Roanoke on Saturday in a Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The annual walk at Wasena Park aims to raise awareness and funds to help research treatments and cures for the disease. Over 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s, and deaths from the disease have doubled since...

I got harrangued around here for years for suggesting that wasn’t the case, yet here we are. Can we be clear that the guy most certainly would consider being the VT HC? And also, he most certainly would have prior to getting hired by the SEC. The group think around here is mind numbing.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Anthem Go Outside Festival concluded its 15th year this weekend, drawing thousands to downtown Roanoke’s Elmwood Park for outdoor adventure activities, live performances, and educational demonstrations aimed at celebrating the region’s natural amenities and boosting fall tourism. Kait...

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around blacksburg.

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is holding a fundraiser event at two local McDonald’s locations in the city on Tuesday. The event will see deputies joining restaurant workers in both greeting and serving guests. A portion of the proceeds made during these events will benefit Project Lifesaver, a program...

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Southern Team Subaru and the Roanoke Valley SPCA hosted a dog adoption event on Saturday, giving shelter pets a second chance at life. Earlier this month, the two organizations also held a cat adoption event and a free pet vaccine clinic, providing exams, vaccinations and microchips to 65...