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(WSET) — According to Montgomery County officials, effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water (VDH-ODW) has lifted the boil water advisory for some areas. Officials said customers in these areas will be contacted directly by their service provider:. Bethel service area (Montgomery County PSA)

Hikers on the Mill Mountain Trail should be careful. Virginia is filled with folklore and legends about hiking trails, but sometimes, the truth is stranger. At least ten people on Reddit say they have encountered two mystery men, Dave and Charlie, who live separately near the Mill Mountain Trail in Roanoke.

Fiddles, guitars, banjos, and clogging take center stage at the Montgomery Museum’s Cultural Crossroads in Traditional Music and Dance concert, featuring regional heritage artists representing old-time, bluegrass, and dance at the Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech on Wednesday, November 6, at 7PM. The concert program aims to enlighten...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police confirm a man is in custody after leading police on a chase Wednesday night. RPD said it responded to the 1100 block of Patterson Ave for a shots fired call. When officers arrived, they found a suspect, but that suspect ran away. Police blocked...

3 pm: Spooky Storytime at Blacksburg Books: Gustavo the Shy Ghost and Eek! Halloween. Also, giveaways and candy!. 4-6 pm: Play a Halloween game at The Little Bookworm Store. 4-6 pm: Trick or Treating at participating merchants. 4-6 pm: Halloween games and art activities on Draper and College. 5:30 pm:...

PULASKI COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Pulaski County in Virginia is still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Helene after the storm ripped through. County officials released information about how they are responding to the economic and financial hardships faced by citizens trying to pick up the pieces after Helene. Pulaski County is still under a state of emergency, and the Board of Supervisors is looking for ways to help.

After the recent Fire at the Peter’s Creek Apartment Complex, many Roanoke residents have been wondering about renter’s rights and renter’s insurance in Virginia. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers:. Is Renter’s Insurance required in Virginia?. According to Nationwide, rental insurance is not required...

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday evening at about 5 p.m. When officers responded to 13th Street for a shots fired call, they arrived at the scene to find a suspect, who then proceeded to run from authorities. Police then set...

FLOYD, Va. (WDBJ/US Attorney’s Office Release) - A Floyd man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the US Capitol, according to the US Attorney’s Office. “His alleged actions and the actions of others...

Salem, Virginia – Starting on October 14, a crucial infrastructure upgrade will commence on Old Route 100 in Pulaski County, leading to its closure to facilitate the replacement of an aging pipe beneath Interstate 81. This essential maintenance work is scheduled to last approximately six weeks, with the road expected to reopen to the public around December 1, depending on weather conditions.

PULASKI CO., Va. – Clean-up continues in Pulaski County after severe flooding from Helene. Senator Mark Warner visited the Hiwassee Volunteer Fire Department to thank crews who helped during the storm Wednesday. While seeing first-hand how badly Pulaski was hit, Warner also got an update on cleanup efforts across...

Heading into the season, there were a few freshman or redshirt freshman that were expected to make an impact this year, Whether it be redshirt freshman Layth Gh

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the cause in the fatal September 17 apartment complex fire, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue. The cause of the Peters Creek Apartments fire was deemed accidental and caused by improperly disposed smoking materials, the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Emergency responders rescued a hiker from Mill Mountain Wednesday, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. According to firefighters, crews received reports of an injured hiker on a trail in the Mill Mountain Area. Crews transported the hiker to the hospital with possible life-threatening injuries, firefighters say.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - If you “wake up on the wrong side of the bed,” sometimes it’s hard to get back into a positive frame of mind. A survey, commissioned by Avocado Green Mattress and conducted by Talker Research, reveals that the average American knows if they’re in for a bad day by 8:36 a.m.

BLACKSBURG - Jared Davis is a second baseman with Virginia Tech Baseball. He was born and raised in the heart of Florida. His family still lives in Orlando and is preparing for Hurricane Milton. “They are just taking it as another day,” Jared said. “God has a plan for them.”...

VINTON, Va. (WSET) — Crews with the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department responded Wednesday to a vehicle fire in Vinton. The call came in just before 2 p.m. The vehicle was located in the parking garage at Rosie's Gaming Emporium, on the second level. The department said it...

PULASKI COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Governor Glenn Youngkin said Claytor Lake may be one of the biggest restoration projects needed following Hurricane Helene. We're told the lake is improving, but crews have a long road ahead of them. Youngkin took a trip out on the water to see the...

SALEM, Va. – The Southwest Virginia Pride Fest is set to take place this Saturday in Salem with events for the whole family. The festival will feature drag artist performers, over 100 vendors, kids activities including a petting zoo and bouncy castle, and even a rescue dog and drag queen fashion show.

Virginia Tech does not have a game this Saturday, as they are off ahead of their matchup with Boston College next Thursday. However, head coach Brent Pry met wi