City of Roanoke awarded six-figure grant to explore Amtrak area
ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – A $770,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation allows the city of Roanoke to study an area within a five-point radius of the current Amtrak platform. “If you look, if you think about a 0.5-mile radius to the Amtrak platform you’ve got immediately downtown, you’ve got some of the...
Clown Owns Up, Goes Home
The story below is from our January/February 2026 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. The 42-year editor in chief of this magazine says goodbye. Back at Kenwood High in Baltimore, they let me do two things on the school newspaper: write a class-clown column and be the sports editor. Hog...
“We need this growth at the end of the year.” Roanoke businesses discuss post...
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - In our challenging economy, local businesses are working hard to bring in business. End of year celebrations in Roanoke like Dickens of a Christmas bring an economic boost, which carries into the New Year. “We need this growth at the end of the year to start...
Former Five-Star Tight End Predicted to Transfer to Virginia Tech
Luke Reynolds, a five-star prospect in the 2024 class, has been predicted to transfer from Penn State to Virginia Tech by VTScoop's Kolby Crawford. Reynolds ent
One displaced in Roanoke apartment fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - One person was displaced following an apartment fire on the 1500 block of Bluemont Ave SW Friday morning, according to the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department. Crews responded Friday, January 2 at 12:39 a.m. to a report of visible smoke and smoke alarms going off. First arriving crews...
Strange Days of Roanoke: The Man Who Launched a Movement
The story below is a preview from our January/February 2026 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. At only 9 years old, Julian Stanley Wise watched two men drown in the Roanoke River, a scene he never forgot. In 1909, a 9-year-old boy stood along the banks...
Half and Half Weekend on Deck
ROANOKE, Va. – After a cool start to the day, we warm up quickly! Temperatures this afternoon will be a bit above average for this time of year. The beginning of our Friday will feature mostly clear skies, but cloud cover will increase for the second half of the day ahead of our next weather-maker.
40 Under 40: Meet the Class of 2026
From an incredible 122 nominations, we are thrilled to introduce the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026!. These young leaders represent the talent, passion and dedication shaping the Roanoke Valley today and for years to come, inspiring innovation, strengthening our communities and leaving a lasting impact on the region they...
New Year, new healthy habits: Maintaining resolutions
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As the New Year begins, many people have set goals centered around their health. But it can be difficult to know where and how to start. Improving fitness, health, and wellness are among the most common New Year’s Resolutions. “I hear a lot about weight...
Pair Of Quarterbacks Linked to Vacant Virginia Tech Starting Spot
Two quarterbacks are ones to watch in regard to heading to the Hokies this cycle.
