$1,000 windshield bill after ice flies off the top of another car and slams...
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — We've already said it, the ice on your vehicle's roof can be even more dangerous than slick streets. ABC13 spoke to a victim of airborne ice. "I couldn't believe that the windshield actually held up," said Adriane Vance, after her car was hit by ice that flew off the top of someone else's car...
RPD arrests 33-year-old man accused of domestic assault, abduction, & weapons charges
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Officers arrested 33-year-old Ishi’garyiontai Lenard Graves of Roanoke on Sunday evening, February 1, 2026, according to the Roanoke Police Department. RPD officers responded to the 1600 block of Queen Ann Dr. SE for the report of a person with a weapon. Graves is being held...
Everything From Virginia Tech’s Megan Duffy, Carleigh Wenzel, Mackenzie Nelson After Virginia Win
Virginia Tech head coach Megan Duffy, plus guards Carleigh Wenzel and Mackenzie Nelson, spoke to the media after the Hokies' 76-64 win over Virginia.
Frigid again tonight, but this week won’t be QUITE as cold
A lot of you have been asking “what is the official snow report for _____?” Well, these are the official numbers that will go in the books for our main reporting stations that keep climate data. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg collects daily data for Roanoke, Blacksburg,...
Blacksburg, VA Weather Update: Snowfall Reaches 8 Inches in Higher Elevations
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, VA – The National Weather Service in Blacksburg released updated snowfall totals this morning, showing several inches of accumulation across much of Southwest Virginia following this week’s...
Experts share ways to save as cold weather drives up heating costs
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As temperatures stay below freezing across the Roanoke Valley, many families are looking for ways to stay warm without seeing their heating bills spike. Cold weather forces heating systems to run longer and work harder, driving up energy use and monthly costs. Appalachian Power officials say the...
Franklin County works through winter storm impacts with coordinated emergency efforts, community cooperation
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – As a winter storm continues to impact rural Virginia communities, Franklin County emergency officials and residents are emphasizing the importance of advance preparation and community cooperation. Josh Turner, Emergency Manager for Franklin County EMS, says the county has implemented...
Another round of snow keeps Roanoke crews in 24-hour response mode
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Another round of snow is keeping Roanoke crews busy this weekend as cleanup efforts continue following last weekend’s storm. City snow removal crews, who have been working nonstop since last Friday, were back out overnight and remain on a 24-hour operational schedule. The latest snowfall...
Jordan Glides to Men’s Indoor 5,000m School Record at Brant Tolsma Invitational
Lynchburg, Va. – — Alex Jordan posted a historic 14:19.15 men's 5,000m performance to topple Ricky Flynn's program record by nine seconds on Friday evening, as the Lynchburg indoor track & field teams opened action from the Brant Tolsma Invitational at Liberty University and the Roanoke Bast-Cregger Invitational...
Roanoke restaurants brace for another weekend of winter storms affecting sales and operations
ROANOKE, VA – Roanoke’s local restaurants are feeling the strain as winter weather continues to roll in, making it difficult to stay open and serve customers. Jason Martin, owner of Martin’s Downtown, Jaybird Tavern, and Sidecar, described the week as tough. “It’s been a tough week, not a fun time to be in the...
