Local students receive college honors, accolades
East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the Dean's List for fall 2025. To receive this honor, undergraduate students must pass a minimum of 12 credits (excluding audits, incompletes, repeats and pass/fail) with no grade...
Virginia Tech softball blows early lead to suffer first loss in frustrating fashion
After beating Villanova, 7-3, on Friday morning, the Virginia Tech softball team suffered its first loss of 2026, 7-6, to Michigan State.
Seasonal Temperatures Return Today, Rain Later This Weekend
ROANOKE, Va. – Your bus stop forecast isn’t too bad this morning! Southwest Virginia temperatures are very seasonal with a lot of sunshine throughout the day today! Overall, we are looking forward to a beautiful Friday. Temperatures this morning are still very average, but we will warm up...
Blue Ridge PBS remains stable despite funding cuts
Blue Ridge PBS is facing a lack of federal funding, but has seen an increase in membership and state support, allowing them to remain stable and continue their educational mission in Southwest Virginia.
Bedford residents concerned about high power bills
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Residents across Bedford are reporting high electric bills, ranging from $600 to $900 or more over the past two months, as extended cold temperatures and a recent rate increase strain household budgets. The Town of Bedford increased electric rates by around 15% for most customers in...
‘Devastating’ electric bills in Bedford; director explains spike
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Bedford electric customers told us they understand the impact of cold temperatures, but do not understand how an increase in their bills could be this drastic. ABC13’s Alexia Stanbridge took their concerns straight to the Bedford Electric Services director. ABC 13 spent the day...
Update: Suspect arrested for Roanoke County credit union heist
The man wanted in connection with the robbery of a Roanoke County federal credit union has been arrested.
Botetourt County native addresses myths about data centers and their impact
BOTETOURT CO., Va. – As Google prepares to build a data center in Botetourt County, a local expert who grew up in the area is working to ease community concerns about the facility’s impact. Eric Larson, who grew up in Daleville around the Greenfield, now works as a...
Water Main Break Leaves Half of Campus Without Water
On Sunday morning, many students were hit with a reality when they went to brush their teeth, fill up their water bottle, or take a shower. Because of a water main break that occurred on campus, most buildings located off Market Street had no water access for several hours. Students received a text on Sunday at...
Roanoke invites residents to construct community engagement policy
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke and the Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance is calling for eight Roanoke residents to meet with City staff to draft a new community engagement policy. Joined by eight City staff members, chosen residents will fashion a policy that involves standardizing...
