Roanoke VA

Franklin County has declared a local state of emergency for the winter storm expected to impact our area. County Administrator Christopher Whitlow declared the local state of emergency today (1/24/2026) at noon to allow for greater access to resources throughout the weather event. Franklin County has also activated...

(WDBJ) - In case you need a warm place to stay, there are shelters open across our hometowns during this weekend’s freeze and snowstorm. The Clifton Forge Fire Department, 701 Church Street, and the Clifton Forge Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1610 Hickory Avenue, will be open as warming stations starting at 0700 hours on...

(WFXR) – Below is a list of local warming shelters that are opening their doors during this weekend’s forecasted winter weather. Alleghany Highlands Lynchburg and Central Va. New River Valley Roanoke Valley Southside Va. When using a warming center, it is recommended to call ahead when possible to check availability...

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Firefighters were able to put out a kitchen fire Friday evening, extinguishing the flames without the apartment being damaged enough to displace residents. According to the Roanoke FireEMS Department, crews were first dispatched to Hunt Avenue NW for the report of a kitchen fire. Arriving...

Roanoke’s quest for a casino is unfolding in a different way than any of the other Virginia cities that have been authorized to have casinos. In each of those six other communities (Petersburg replaced Richmond, so only five are currently authorized), local legislators backed the proposal. In Roanoke, all...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - New River Community Services has continued to expand its ongoing “HOPE” campaign with a new podcast. “Voices of Hope” was launched last October, and has new episodes every two weeks. Each episode explores the themes of hope and wellness and every level: individual,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Many of us try and do all the right things to live a healthy lifestyle - but many of us are dealing with real, chronic underlining issues that make that really hard to achieve. Headaches and migraines can cause debilitating pain that can make just every...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Kid’s Castoffs, a local business providing gently worn clothing for kids, stops by 7@four to talk about what drives its mission. Austin Dillon, owner of Kid’s Castoffs, grew up in Rocky Mount and now uses his platform to give back to those in need.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - **UPDATED**. Due to the State of Emergency, the Bacon Brothers’ performance scheduled for Saturday, January 24 at the Academy Center of the Arts is now postponed until Friday, October 9. If you want to head out this weekend, you can experience something truly entertaining in...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: The crash has been cleared and the road is back open, according to Roanoke PD. ORIGINAL STORY: The southbound lanes in the 4300 block of Franklin Road SW/Route 220 in Roanoke are closed due to a crash involving a tractor trailer and tanker truck, according to Roanoke Police.