Businesses team up for community coat drive in Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Several businesses teamed up to help families stay warm this winter, wrapping up a month-long coat drive Saturday with a free giveaway at Southern Sparkle Boutique. Instead of selling winter coats, the boutique opened its doors to distribute donated items to anyone in the community...
Louisiana Transfer Bill Davis Commits to Virginia Tech
The Hokies gain a tailback with a plethora of collegiate experience in Davis.
Feeling like spring this week
ROANOKE, Va. – Kids return to school across the region Monday morning. Here’s what you need to know before you send them on their way. It will be cold out there with temperatures warming above normal by the afternoon. The low and mid 50s return Monday, with partly...
Public meeting set to go over I-81 widening project
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ/VDOT Release) - The Virginia Department of Transportation, in conjunction with design-build contractor Branch Civil Inc., will hold a “Pardon Our Dust” public information meeting Thursday, January 22 to discuss construction impacts and traffic management for upcoming roadwork on Interstate...
AARP Tax-Aide in Bedford accepting appointments for free help filing taxes
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers in Bedford will be available again this year to assist individuals complete their tax returns. Appointments will be scheduled in-person with appointment signups done in the Tharp Room at Bedford Central Library, located at 321 Bridge Street, Bedford. Individuals may sign-up between 9 - 11...
Roanoke Valley Master Naturalist Chapter removes thousands of pounds of invasive species throughout 2025
ROANOKE, Va. – The Virginia National Heritage Program recognized the hours of work that volunteers put in throughout 2025 to remove invasive species!. The VNHP said that throughout 2025, the Roanoke Valley Master Naturalist Chapter held monthly invasive species removal workdays at various local parks. Overall, 17...
Roanoke gas prices up very slightly over the last week, substantially lower over the...
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Average gasoline prices in Roanoke have risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.67 per gallon as of January 5, 2026, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 155 stations in Roanoke. Prices in Roanoke are 12.5 cents per gallon lower than a month...
Troy CB Transfer Jaquez White Locks In Visit With Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech continues to expand its list of transfer portal targets, adding Troy defensive back Jaquez White as an official visitor. White is coming off his j
Early spring warmth blossoms this week
We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds today as our highs climb into the 40s and lower 50s. Don’t get use to the 50s though temperatures will soar for the rest of the week. After a seasonable Monday, our attention will turn to the middle of the week, where a center of high pressure will park itself over the SE United...
Blacksburg, Virginia Weather Alert Monday: Cold Start at 31°, Rapid January 2026 Warmup Into...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Virginia starts Monday with a sharp Winter edge in the New River Valley as cold air settles into valleys and hollows. Frost coats windshields, and breath fogs the air during early drives near campus and...

















