Local News
Daily local breaking news about Roanoke, Roanoke Valley area, Salem, including crime news, community, local projects, voting, road and public safety news
-
One person arrested after Sunday night stabbing on Elm Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia – One person is arrested after a stabbing that took place on Elm Avenue in Roanoke late Sunday…
Read More » -
City Invites Proposals to Acquire Lee Monument
Roanoke, Virginia – City Council has authorized the removal of the Lee Monument from Lee Plaza. Any museum, historical society,…
Read More » -
Roanoke Children’s Theatres Announces Season Updates
Roanoke, Virginia – As the COVID-19 situation continues to change and create challenges for everyone, Roanoke Children’s Theatre (soon to…
Read More » -
Home Births In The Midst of COVID-19: Tips for Roanoke Women Who Are Expecting
Roanoke, Virginia – Among many similar national headlines, a recent Vox article called “The babies keep coming”: What the coronavirus pandemic…
Read More » -
Please return laptops! Roanoke City Public Schools issues plea
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke City Public Schools needs its laptops back. The district says hundreds of school-issued laptops must be…
Read More » -
Man seriously hurt in overnight Roanoke shooting; no arrests made
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke Police are looking for the person or people involved in a shooting early Thursday. About 12:30…
Read More » -
City of Roanoke Launches Financial Empowerment Center
Roanoke, Virginia – The City of Roanoke, in partnership with the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) and…
Read More » -
Man arrested after leading police on chase in Botetourt Co., Roanoke Friday
Roanoke, Virginia – Brejay Taylor, 20 of Lynchburg, was arrested Friday night by police after leading police on a chase…
Read More » -
Roanoke Police investigating shooting after wounded teen goes to hospital
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke Police are looking for information about a shooting that took place late Wednesday or early Thursday.…
Read More » -
Roanoke Police investigating shooting near Washington Park
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke Police are investigating another shooting incident following a series of shootings in the city over the…
Read More »