Roanoke VA

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.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Residents of the City of Roanoke that live in alleys and usually get their garbage collected on Mondays and Tuesdays are being asked to place their carts outside by 7a.m. on Saturday (Jan. 24). This strategy’s goal is to avoid trash pileups during the winter storm. Crews will collect trash along...

A significant winter storm system is expected to impact our region from January 24–28, 2026. Local emergency management officials urge residents to prepare immediately before conditions deteriorate. Stay Informed. All localities strongly encourage residents to monitor official social media channels for real-time...

(WFXR) The WFXR Pinpoint Weather team is continuing to track a huge winter storm bearing down on the commonwealth. The coming wintry mess and falling temperatures are prompting several organizations to open as warming shelters throughout the weekend. Belmont Presbyterian Church in Southeast Roanoke, which served as a...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — After more than five decades, the building the Presbyterian Community Center started in on the corner of 13th and Jamison has come down, paving the way for a new era for the organization. “Once we are complete with the construction clients will check in here to get our services and find […]

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Over the past 3 years you’ve probably noticed construction along the I-81 corridor in Salem and Roanoke. That work is part of the $4 billion improvement project to make the interstate safer. Cones are in place as crews are now working on the next...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Roanoke Release) - A state of emergency has been declared in the City of Roanoke due to the incoming winter storm, which is expected to drop heavy snow and sleet beginning Saturday, January 24, and create safety risks and travel and essential service disruptions through Monday, January 26.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - 7@four spoke with Roanoke plumber Travis Carter, owner of Carter Plumbing, as he provided tips on how to avoid frozen pipes just in time for the winter storm being forecast for the weekend. The tips included:. Disconnect hoses from outside spigots, turn interior shut off valves...

Appalachian Power Company gave an update on storm preparations and response to possible outages on Friday. The incoming winter storm is expected to impact much of their service territory through Saturday and Sunday, and the heavy snow and ice accumulations could result in downed trees and electric lines, resulting in...