Roanoke VA

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce convened for a full committee markup to report favorably a series of measures to amend the Clean Air Act. One of those measures is U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith’s (R-VA) bill, H.R. 161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act. During debate on...

Tucked away in the heart of Virginia lies a dining gem that’s been turning locals and travelers into steak superfans. The Farmhouse in Christiansburg is where rustic charm meets serious culinary chops, housed in an authentic farmhouse from the 1800s. Step inside and you’ll find yourself surrounded by vintage...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The issue has become known as a “silent crisis”, because men are often not accurately diagnosed with mental health issues, and are less likely to seek help. Despite that, it’s estimated at least six million men experience depression each year in the U.S.

Former Virginia Tech wide receiver Cameron Seldon committed to South Florida in the Transfer Portal on Tuesday.

Six professional business people from Franklin County featured in the “40 Under 40” list in The Roanoker magazine were honored at the January 20 Board of Supervisors meeting for their contributions to the community. They include:. Josh Ball, 38, a Certified Community Paramedic, leads the County’s Paramedic program....

Downtown Roanoke business owners are calling on members of Roanoke City Council to rethink changing policy related to special events. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer. Downtown Roanoke business owners are urging City Council to reconsider proposed changes to special events policies that they claim could significantly...

Forecasters have adjusted the projections ahead of high impact winter storm that will move into the area on Saturday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, the southside is set to receive 5 to 8 inches on snow and up to 2 inches of sleet. The storm is...

NORFOLK, Va. — As a major winter storm threatens the southern U.S. this weekend, American Airlines is giving travelers flying out of Virginia a break on flight change fees. Passengers scheduled to travel from Norfolk (ORF), Richmond (RIC), Charlottesville (CHO), or Roanoke (ROA) between January 23 and 25 can...

ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – Winter weather can have a significant impact on our region, leaving many vulnerable to cold temperatures. “So for the next few days, we are expecting overnight low temperatures below the freezing mark. Overall, in the teens, we may have slightly milder mornings into the 20s and lower 30s, but it...

Its been talked about and promised for many years – the widening to three lanes each way on I-81 between exits 143 and 150. Tomorrow night at a VDOT information meeting the public can ask questions as the project comes closer to being a reality. Salem district VDOT spokesperson Jason Bond says the widening of I-81 to...