Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania once again took center stage on February 2, 2026, as the world-famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob and …
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SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. — Weeks of dry weather across the Roanoke Valley have pushed Smith Mountain Lake below its normal levels, prompting safety warnings …
Virginia health officials are confirming the state’s second measles case of 2026, involving a preschool-aged child in Northern Virginia who recently traveled internationally, according to …
Just as flu activity shows early signs of leveling off in parts of the country, federal health officials are warning Virginians not to let their …
Virginia is currently experiencing high to very high flu activity, driven in large part by a new, more severe strain of the H3N2 influenza virus, …
Two men from Roanoke were arrested Tuesday, December 30, in connection with a string of copper thefts targeting commercial properties across several parts of Virginia, …
💵 Virginia Minimum Wage Increase — What It Really Means Virginia’s minimum wage increase of 36 cents per hour sounds meaningful at first glance, but …
Veteran-Focused Estate Sale Company Patriot Estate Sales Expands Services Across Roanoke Valley ROANOKE, Va. — A veteran-family-owned estate liquidation company is expanding its presence across …
If you’ve driven Interstate 81 through the Roanoke Valley lately, you already know the feeling. Brake lights. Traffic at a dead stop. Another wreck ahead. …
SWVA Closings and Delays Update As of Sunday, December 7, 2025 • 8:00 PM Winter weather continues to impact schools, childcare centers, colleges, and services …