Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews are responding to the Havens Wildlife Management area in the Fort Lewis area for a brush fire as of early Friday afternoon. The County said at noon, “There are no ...

Lexington’s City Council canceled its regular meeting July 2, 2026, in the wake of Mayor Frank Friedman being hospitalized.

"As all of greater Lexington processes this shattering news, I invite us to all to honor Frank by trying to be a bit more like him even as we grieve." ...

Roanoke College has launched a new initiative designed to train employees and professionals on how to use artificial ...

Roanoke College announced Thursday enrollment is open for three-year degree programs in public administration as well as ...

The Roanoke Arts Commission is developing “Plan 26,” a 10-year arts and cultural strategy, and is asking residents to help ...

(Gray News) — Fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday for risk of explosion and burn hazards. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ...

As millions prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, health officials are urging the public to take precautions ...

As reports rise nationwide, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says it is moving to temporarily ban products containing certain synthetic versions of kratom compounds.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke’s Freedom Festival & Fireworks will take place Friday, July 3rd from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at River’s Edge Park. The event features live music, a family fun zone and food ...

A University of Iowa student has won the Star-Spangled Sing-Off, a nationwide competition held by Gray Media. Out of thousands of entries nationwide, Lily Schloss won the contest with her performance ...

A new state investment is expected to help more Virginia firefighters access cancer screenings, as fire service leaders continue raising awareness about the increased cancer risks associated with the ...