Roanoke VA

Candance Monaghan never strayed far from the farm she grew up on in western Virginia. Beaver Dam Farm has been in her family for generations, but over the years, debt had started to pile up. “Farmers are always like, we'll catch up next year,” said Monaghan. “And that never really...

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — A quick response from fire crews and vigilant neighbors helped contain a house fire in Roanoke on Friday. Around 8:34 p.m., crews were alerted by screams from the backside of the firehouse. When firefighters came outside, they found several people reporting a house fire across the street with...

Founded in 1972 by Earnest “Champ” Cabbler and his brothers James and Alfred, Champ’s Gym has been in operation since 1972. Over those past 50 years, the gym - a division of Melrose Athletic Club, INC - has given thousands of youths skills that could only come from the boxing ring: athletic training, critical life...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Put on some boxing gloves, work up a sweat and gain new confidence and inspiration. The House of J Boxing Club was created three and a half years ago by Coach Juice Smith and Jaden Moyer, with help from several coaches. According to the club, coaches...

FOREST, Va. (WSET) — The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a man related to a larceny investigation. BCSO says the larceny occurred at the Kroger in Forest. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Dep. L. Rogers at 540-586-7827 or Crime Stoppers...

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that occurred early Sunday morning in northwest Roanoke. Officers responded around 1:18 a.m. July 20 to the 2200 block of Shenandoah Avenue NW after reports of a single-vehicle accident, according to police. The driver, identified as...

ROANOKE, VA – With bikes, boldness, and a message rooted in faith, Empty Tomb Motorcycle Ministry is revving up to take a stand against bullying—and push for change across Virginia. On Friday, August 2nd, the ministry will host its Ride & Cruise-In Against Bullying at Villa Heights Baptist...

About a month ago, women from across the Commonwealth convened at the Berglund Center for three days during the annual Miss Virginia competition. Our region’s own Miss Roanoke Valley shone bright as first runner-up to Miss Virginia, bringing awareness to autism in girls. Emmeline Soyars loves all sides of our region,...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in searching for a missing woman. Aleshia White, 34, is described with burgundy hair and hazel eyes. She is 5′6″ and 180 pounds, according to deputies. She has a septum piercing, a piercing on the right side of her...

Dangerous heat and humidity continue to build into the region. Dangerous heat and humidity build into the region through the weekend. Dangerous heat and humidity heads our way. Thursday, July 24, Morning FastCast. Updated: Jul. 24, 2025 at 3:22 AM EDT. Another fairly quiet day followed by more dangerous heat...