Franklin County supervisors to discuss new comprehensive plan proposal
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - During two meetings this week, Franklin County’s Board of Supervisors will discuss a proposed update to the county’s comprehensive plan outlining what Franklin County will look like over the next 20 years. The 2045 Comprehensive Plan will outline the future of land use...
Help Desk: VDOT addressing neighbor concerns on Roanoke County road
ROANOKE CO., Va. – People in one Roanoke County neighborhood are concerned about the condition of a vital road in the area. Not only do people live along Timberview Road, but it also leads to an entrance to Carvins Cove Natural Reserve. A neighbor reached out to the 10...
Storms bring the chance for severe weather
ROANOKE, Va. – Conditions are calm Tuesday morning as temperatures slowly warm up with partly cloudy skies building in. Afternoon temperatures will be near normal on Tuesday, with most spots being slightly cooler than normal. An increase in cloud cover also comes as we head further into the day.
Join Billy’s Roanoke’s 13th anniversary celebration on May 23
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The restaurant Billy’s Roanoke will be celebrating its 13th anniversary on Friday, May 23. Downtown Roanoke listed the story behind the space with the following: Learn more about Bill’s or check out its fine dining at billysroanoke.com.
National EMS Week recognizes vital role of first responders
This week, May 18–24, marks Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, a time to recognize the essential work of EMS personnel across Virginia. According to the Virginia Department of Health, nearly 40,000 EMS providers and 548 agencies serve the Commonwealth, responding to 1.74 million calls last year—an average of more...
Gas Prices Trends in Virginia Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend Travel
ROANOKE, Va. – According to a new report from GasBuddy, the average price for regular gas in Virginia on Sunday was $2.96 per gallon, up just over a penny from the previous week. In Roanoke, prices ranged from $2.65 to $3.16 per gallon , a 51-cent difference. Diesel prices...
Carilion Roanoke Memorial expanded Emergency Department now open
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital has announced the opening of the expanded Emergency Department, which has made it the largest in Virginia. The expanded ED is located off South Jefferson Street and patients can drive around the circle to enter the doors to check in. Carilion Clinic said the...
Mother of Anton Brown speaks out at City Council
ROANOKE, Va. – Bernadette Lark, the mother of Anton Brown, spoke in front of the Roanoke City Council on Monday. This follows the March 18 arrest of Brown on a charge of obstruction/resisting without force. Brown’s mother recorded the arrest, and the footage was later posted on social media.
Roanoke City Council approves pay raise ordinance
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City Council has approved a 3 percent pay raise for city employees. The council meeting ended with all council members voting to approve the increase, which adopts and establishes a pay plan for council appointed officers and constitutional officials as well. Mayor Joe Cobb says...
Bedford County Fair adapts into multiple events, carnival coming this summer
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — The beloved Bedford County Fair is undergoing significant changes this year, starting with a series of new events. Now, one of the new events called "Bedford Family Carnival" will take place at Liberty Lake Park instead of its previous location on Falling Creek Road. Joy...