Roanoke VA

Roanoke, VA (WSET) — The Rail Yard Dawgs are getting ready for opening night on Friday, October 17. It may seem like any opening night on the calendar. And the week's practice might sound like any other practice. But - ask anyone there, and it's a little extra special.

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – The Mountain Valley Cluster Dog Show is back at the Salem Civic Center, and for five full days, it’s all about the dogs. The event showcases hundreds of American Kennel Club (AKC) registered purebred dogs. “We are promoting purebred AKC-registered dogs, so you’re going to see hundreds of breeds...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Humble Hustle Company is hosting a free Youth Conference this weekend for middle school and high school students. On Friday, October 17, the Ignite Your Purpose Girls Conference will be held at Hollins University. The following day, Saturday, October 18, the Fuel Your Future Boys...

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - An annual Halloween event is designed to ensure that all kids can become ghosts, goblins or anything else they want. Children’s Assistive Technology Service (C.A.T.S.) is hosting the Hallowheels celebration and Adaptive Trunk or Treat event in partnership with Roanoke College. This inclusive,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Neighbors in Northwest Roanoke say a broken connector trail is making everyday travel more difficult. A bridge along the Lick Run Greenway at mile marker 3.1 has been out of service for more than two months. The closure cuts off a popular route that connects Norris Drive Northwest to the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — State Legislators and local residents alike are voicing their opinions on the City of Roanoke’s decision to pursue a casino and entertainment district at the Berglund Center. The city made the announcement on Tuesday morning, and public reaction began to pour in almost immediately. “I’m...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The largest professionally built trail project in Roanoke’s history is complete; the Roanoke Parks Foundation along with the City of Roanoke have announced a new trail expansion at Mill Mountain Park. Black Diamond Designs, a North Carolina-based professional trail builder and designer, built...

This conversation originally aired in the Oct. 12, 2025 episode of Inside Appalachia. Rapping has kept Byron Mack going through life changes, ranging from health problems to the collapse of his business. Mack was featured on Inside Appalachia in 2023, when he purchased the legendary Flat Five Studio from its...

VINTON, Va. – Update:. A Vinton woman faces animal cruelty charges after authorities removed a severely injured dog from her Pine Street home, leading to the animal being euthanized and igniting community outrage. Antonia Montouri, 60, was charged with animal cruelty in connection with the case involving a...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- A man was arrested in North Carolina following an undercover investigation involving deputies with the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. According to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, it was a joint investigation with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police...