Tri-Region Local News

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Marcus Taylor Sentenced: A Roanoke man was convicted of narcotics and firearms charges and sentenced to two life...

• Incident details: Fire alarm at 10:02 a.m. led to active dryer blaze in apartment laundry room, 600 block Jefferson Street NW
• Response: Upgraded...

• High-speed danger: Trooper pursuit of stolen van reached 100 mph before tire device and crash in 3000 block of Big Island Highway.
• Severe outcome:...

State legislation could require locking handguns out of sight in vehicles parked publicly, a class 4 misdemeanor otherwise.

• Theft risks: Richmond...

• Event alert: Two-time Grammy winner Sheena Easton performs Saturday at 7:30 PM at Millwald Theatre in Wytheville
• Pop legend hits: Known for...

Mark your calendars, Roanoke! The 5PTS Outdoors series returns to The Dog Bowl at Black Dog Salvage for live music, community gatherings, and festival...

Exciting new Explore@RC program lets eligible juniors and seniors at Roanoke Catholic take college-level courses half their school day at Roanoke...

• Vital rides for Roanoke seniors: LOA delivers 130-150 trips/month to doctors, pharmacies, groceries for those 60+; rural folks 50% more likely to...

Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force scores big for public safety by convicting Marcus Taylor, 38, on drug and firearm charges.

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Major traffic disruption: Sun Valley Boulevard closed in both directions following a fatal crash Tuesday evening.

• Casualties: One person died,...

State budget stalled over data center tax breaks, saving industry $1.6-1.9B in FY2025 taxes. Impacts tri-region economy via jobs and business...

New River Valley residents, gear up for spring with Christiansburg's bulk pickup:

• Dates: Place items curbside anytime April 13-24; crews collect...

Massive turnout at Fluvanna meeting: 300+ locals decry 200-ft right-of-way, tall towers, eminent domain, property ruin, health risks like childhood...

• Grand opening of Ryan Homes' The Allure community in Rustburg
• Modern townhomes start in mid-$200,000s, open-concept with 3+ beds, 2+ baths
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• Chilly start: 24°F with frost on grass, rooftops, pavement; patchy slick spots on bridges, shaded roads.
• NRV travel watch: US-460, Rt 11, side...

Early morning pursuit risks exposed in Bedford near Lynchburg-Roanoke corridor:

• Crash at 6:29 a.m. on 3000 block of Big Island Highway; vehicle on...

Key tensions in Liberty University's defense of firing trans IT employee Ellenor Zinski:

• Religious freedom argument: Courts must not second-guess...

School Budget Developments

• 🔥 Roanoke City Council and School Board Reconciliation: Mayor Joe Cobb says Roanoke's city council and school board...

• Bipartisan passage: General Assembly approves bill sponsored by Del. Shelley Simons, aiding nonprofits and faith groups in building affordable homes...

Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Funding Committee meets to review funding recommendations from qualified FY 2026-2027 RFP applications. Key step for local youth safety programs.