Students at New River Community College now have a direct path to continue their education at Roanoke College, thanks to a partnership between the two schools. The Rapid Maroons program is ...

As a result of its funding being suspended by Trump’s executive order, the nonprofit furloughed 31 of its staff members across Eastern, Central, and Southwest Virginia, including in Roanoke ...

“We really like Roanoke Rapids,” Justis said. “It’s a pretty area. I love the river, Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids Lake, there is a lot of natural resources here.” The Saturday event wasn’t a financial ...

Roanoke President Frank Shushok Jr. (on left) shakes hands with New River Community College President Robert Brandon (on right) after the sign a Rapid Maroons partnership agreement. Roanoke College ...

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Emergency response units assess airplane wreckage in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington Airport on Jan. 30, 2025.

On Monday the Board of County Commissioners approved two grant applications that have local conservationists clapping. The county is applying for the Florida Department of Emergency ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — This week is characterized by another stretch of cold, with highs mostly sitting in the 20s for the first few days of the week. We're walking out to uncomfortable cold ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Roanoke Fire-EMS Department put out some heavy flames early Saturday morning and the cause is still being investigated, officials said. RFD says that they were dispatched ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Around 20 people were stranded at Greyhound’s Roanoke Bus Stop for over 24 hours Friday and Saturday. Bus number 86974 began its route in Union Station just before 6 a.m ...

(Denver, CO – January 17, 2025) — The Bureau of Reclamation today announced it is awarding $388 million in grants for Upper Colorado River Basin water projects. Administered via the Bucket 2 Ecosystem ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new golf simulator is capturing swings in Roanoke. It is a concept popping up in other cities, but this permanent location is one of the first in the area. “I love golf ...