What if there was a way for the library to showcase the wonderful talents of our local musicians and authors? Well, there is!

Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Chesterfield, led all lieutenant governor candidates in fundraising during the final reporting period before Virginia’s June 17 primary, as six Democrats compete for the ...

The family of James Lavender, a Roanoke man who tragically lost his life at Smith Mountain Lake, is remembering him for his vibrant personality and spirit.

James 'Flav' Lavender, a beloved community figure in Roanoke known for his kindness and vibrant spirit, tragically passed ...

An accidental drowning at Smith Mountain Lake on Tuesday led to the death of one man, identified as a 54-year-old from ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has released the name of a man who died ...

State authorities have identified the man who drowned in Smith Mountain Lake near Penhook on Tuesday as James Lavender, 54, of Roanoke.

Officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife have released the identity of the man who drowned in Smith Mountain Lake on June 10.

According to DWR, a boat with five people on it reportedly went out for a day of fishing when one of the people on the boat, ...

One man is dead and another person's condition is unknown after two separate incidents occurred on June 10th at Lake.

Gonzalo Rubalcaba with Chris Potter, Larry Grenadier and Eric Harland article by Hobart Taylor, published on June 11, 2025 at ...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is responding Tuesday afternoon to two reported incidents ...