Class Project Grows Into Lasting Food Access Effort in Roanoke
Etta Hanlon didn’t expect a class assignment to blossom into a sustained community partnership addressing food insecurity in Roanoke. But one home-visit story — a family receiving excellent health care but struggling to find consistent meals — shifted the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine student’s focus and...
Shockwave Therapy Helps Roanoke Dog Regain Mobility and Quality of Life
Lindsay Caplan knew something had changed the moment she pulled into the parking lot. For years, Marley, her 13-year-old golden doodle mix, had been slowing down. The dog who once bounded up mountain trails now struggled with stairs. Morning stiffness had become routine. The outdoor adventures that defined their life...
Holiday returns made easy with tips from the Better Business Bureau
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The holidays are over, and as we get back to work or school, returns are on our minds. That sweater your grandma got you that isn’t your style, or that double gift, are all probably on your to-do list to return, and the Better Business Bureau has tips to make sure your […]
No injuries reported after apartment fire in Roanoke: Firefighters
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke FireEMS Department said no injuries were reported after an apartment fire. On Saturday at 9:40 a.m., crews were called by the E-911 Center to reports of a structure fire in an apartment building in the 1500 block of Bluemont Ave SW. The caller...
Roanoke’s Exchange Music Hall makes debut, looks ahead to enhancements
As the new year gets underway, the co-owner of a local event management company is looking back on their New Year’s Eve debut inside downtown Roanoke’s former First National Exchange Bank. WFIR’s Conner Arthur has that story:
Blacksburg, VA Region: Clouds and Showers Today, Dry Sunday Ahead
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, Virginia – Cloudy skies and scattered rain showers are expected across southwest Virginia today as a low-pressure system passes to the south, with drier weather arriving Sunday and Monday....
Liberty hires Virginia Tech assistant Shawn Quinn as Defensive Coordinator
Liberty and head coach Jamey Chadwell have announced the hiring of Shawn Quinn as the team’s new defensive coordinator. Quinn will come to Lynchburg from Blacksburg, Virginia where he spent the past four years, most recently as outside linebackers coach in 2025. Quinn is the first new hire to...
Virginia Tech Expected To Host JMU DB Transfer Justin Eaglin
Virginia Tech adds Justin Eaglin to its target list. Read more below.
Virginia Tech’s Tailback Corps Not The Biggest Fish to Fry
Virginia Tech's running backs shouldn't be the biggest concern. What should be?
Jan 16–25: Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week Is a Win for Families
January always feels a little long around here. The holidays are wrapped up, the kids are back in school, and the cold sets in. That’s exactly why Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week, happening January 16–25, 2026, is a fantastic excuse to get the family out of the house and downtown for a meal that you didn’t have to...
