ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is returning to Roanoke and many are getting their best running shoes ready to take on the challenge. 2024 marks the 15th year the marathon ...

The warm rain was probably a soothing accompaniment for the roughly two dozen people who turned out to Roanoke Mountain on Sunday evening for some light recreation and good ole’ string tunes. The ...

Roanoke Mountain Campground opened more than a half-century ago, back in the 1950s when families traveled in station wagons or in small campers. Now, travelers in huge recreational vehicles have ...

Roanoke Mountain Adventures, located in the middle of the Roanoke River Greenway, offers e-bike and mountain bike rentals, as well as guided tours up and down the 14-mile greenway. The area is working ...

If you're looking for a fun-filled vacation, look no further than Roanoke Virginia! There are tons of things to do in this charming city, from exploring the historical sights to enjoying the excellent ...

ROANOKE, Va. – This weekend marks a milestone for one of Roanoke’s most iconic landmarks, the Mill Mountain Star, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Hard to believe, but the star has been ...

Roanoke finds itself in good company these days. Locals describe their former railroad town as Southwest Virginia’s version of Asheville, North Carolina. And indeed, both cities dazzle visitors with ...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A fire on North Mountain in the Catawba area of Roanoke County has been fully contained after burning 14 acres as of Tuesday morning, according to Roanoke County Fire & ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Mill Mountain Star is almost 75 years old, and the Roanoke icon needs attention. The city is now starting a process that could result in major renovations, or perhaps even a ...

The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke is hosting an auction of the Mill Mountain Star, and if you have the highest bid, you’ll own it for a year. The 88-foot-tall landmark that gives Roanoke its nickname “The ...