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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is mourning one of its own. According to a social media post shared by the sheriff's office, retired Deputy Gary Shively passed away recently after a short illness. Shively began his career in the corrections division before moving on...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke Police Department is in search of a missing 42-year-old man they said was last reported seen December 2025 in Goodview, VA. James Alan Johnson is described as a caucasian man, 5′11″ and 185 pounds, with several tattoos, black hair and blue eyes.

VIRGINIA — A hiker was airlifted to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after sliding down an icy embankment while hiking in Botetourt County, according to local officials. The Botetourt County Department of Fire and EMS said rescue crews were dispatched at approximately 12:49 p.m. to assist the hiker, who had slid about...

Forecasted highway projects that may affect travel during the week ahead are provided by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). VDOT notes that work schedules and construction project timelines are always subject to change and are weather dependent. New information and changes to current projects are noted...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is coming up fast. Friends of the Franklin County animal shelter is doing something to commemorate the holiday while also helping support their animals, with its first-ever Show Some Love fundraiser. “Everything comes back to the animals...

ROANOKE, Va. – Amanda Williamson, a healthcare worker in the Oakcliff neighborhood, has been unable to park in front of her home because her reserved parking spot is buried under a large pile of compacted snow and ice. “I really don’t have the time calling all these places especially...

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SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - During Monday night’s Salem City Council meeting, people had the opportunity to speak on Roanoke College’s decision to demolish a house on the corner of Market & Clay Street. So what’s so special about this house that people are speaking out in opposition of...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Blacksburg, VA – Temperatures are surging across southwest and central Virginia today, bringing a brief but significant warmup that will accelerate snow and ice melt before colder air returns midweek....

The Ferrum Dairy Queen, located about two minutes from campus, is now offering a 10 percent discount for Ferrum College students. All students must do is present their Ferrum College I.D. and scan the barcode in the official Dairy Queen app. The discount applies to all regular menu items including...