Roanoke VA

Galen College of Nursing alumni in Roanoke are spreading holiday cheer by helping fill Thanksgiving baskets for students in need. According to the nursing school, Kayla Myers and Deonte Dance, both members of Roanoke’s second graduating cohort in December 2024, dedicated their time and money to help fill 25...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around roanoke..

With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, Aztec Rental in Salem is stepping up to make sure those in need have access to a warm meal. On Thursday, from 12 to 3 p.m., community members are encouraged to stop by Aztec Rental at 2069 Apperson Drive for a meal and an opportunity to connect with others. There...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors denied the expansion of a dump site to almost five-times its current size. The site, near Village Lane and U.S. Route 460, currently holds an eight-acre fill site that owner Black Diamond was looking to increase to 43 acres. They also wanted...

A professional chef with 11 years of experience has taken to social media to explore the possibility of starting a private chef or food prep service in Roanoke. The chef, who has a classical training background, is seeking a less physically demanding role due to health reasons. The proposed service would involve the...

“You know, our battle has only just begun,” said a Goodwill administrator. “But we are in it to win it, and I don't have any doubt that we will.”. Market on Melrose, a new Northwest Roanoke grocery store run by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, celebrated its first anniversary this November, marking a notable...

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Smithfield and Virginia Tech are teaming up to donate thousands of pounds of food to Feeding Southwest Virginia, supporting people in need. The donation aims to help students and community members in the greater Blacksburg and Charlottesville areas. This marks the fifth year of the effort to fight...

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - At Tuesday’s Botetourt County Board of Supervisors meeting, it was announced Aqua Virginia, who serves residents in the Blue Ridge and Valley areas of the county, was looking to raise their overall water rates by 26 percent. This means county customers could expect a...

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City is in the middle of a six-month project to improve safety on Williamson Road, but not everyone is happy with the changes. The city recently reduced the road from four lanes to two, adding a dedicated left-turn lane and other safety features. Officials say Williamson Road ranks among the...

Virginia is witnessing significant demographic shifts in 2025, with some of its urban areas growing steadily while others shrink rapidly. Among these, Roanoke stands out as the fastest shrinking city in the state, with its population dropping back to just around 100,000 people. This decline captures widespread...