DOWNTOWN ROANOKE

Thousands of athletes from all over the world are coming to the Roanoke Valley for the Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge Triathlon.

Those looking to visit the Star City now have a virtual tour to help them familiarize themselves with downtown Roanoke.

Search warrants obtained by 10 News on Tuesday reveal new details in the deadly shooting in Downtown Roanoke over the weekend.

10 News spoke with the Mayor and a Roanoke native, both working to prevent gun violence in the Star City. They both say more needs to be done.

The new barbeque joint is offering big flavor in Roanoke.

One person died and two others were hospitalized following a shooting on Campbell Avenue SE in Roanoke early Sunday, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

Last week, we asked you all what your go-to spot was when it came to breweries in downtown Roanoke.

Roanoke city leaders welcomed electric scooters as an alternative way to get around the Star City, but some say they’re becoming a problem.

Heavy winds swept through our region this weekend and now cleanup is underway.

Good morning! Join us for the Morning Sprint for the top news of the day.

A star is making his way to the Star City.

It is going to be a busy weekend in downtown Roanoke for the return of the St. Patrick’s Day parade and Shamrock Festival. So, put on your green and enjoy the fun.

The 32nd Annual Local Colors Festival is quickly approaching, and officials are now accepting participant applications, according to a news release.

The newest Virginia ABC Store celebrated it's grand opening in Downtown Roanoke Monday.

Roanoke City Council unanimously approved a resolution to support federal legislation to change the name of the Richard H. Poff Federal Building to the Reuben E. Lawson building.

Friday, Jan. 20, kicks off Roanoke’s Restaurant Week – a chance to support local businesses while also getting in on some deals.

After much anticipation, both the boutique hotel and restaurant are set to open in the old fire station in a few weeks.

Downtown Roanoke ready for New Year's Eve Celebrations

The Roanoke Valley staple is celebrating their 41st Christmas in business.

The Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt returns to Roanoke for a third year.

This holiday season, businesses are encouraging you to shopping local as opposed to online retailers.

What better way to follow up Black Friday than with Small Business Saturday?

The Drumstick Dash returned to Downtown Roanoke for Thanksgiving Day

Downtown Roanoke is open for business, and business owners like Dev Oli are hoping you’ll shop small this Saturday.

The annual Thanksgiving Day event will return to Downtown Roanoke next week.

Patriotic music filled the streets of downtown Roanoke as Veterans and other military cheered on.

Young was set to perform in the Budweiser Summer Series this year, but his concert was postponed due to bad weather.

Corned Beef & Co. is one of the most popular spots in Downtown Roanoke, but some might not know about the spooky things that happen after dark.

On Monday, the city celebrated the soda in style on Dr Pepper Day.

From the Highlands all the way down to Southside, these are some events you can mark down on your calendars for spooky season.

At Sidecar in Downtown Roanoke, they welcome those who choose to ditch the drinks.

At Sidecar in Downtown Roanoke, they welcome those who choose to ditch the drinks.

A local non-profit focused on growing Roanoke's live music scene is looking for more volunteers.

There was one car overturned and another nearby with a damaged front hood and bumper.

They returned after nearly a decade in storage following building renovations.

115 year old Fire Station is set to be the new home of three local businesses in Downtown Roanoke

UPDATE - Sept. 19, 2022

From First Fridays in Downtown Roanoke to Olde Salem Brewing Co. and the Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival, the Star City has a lot to offer

Downtown Roanoke launched a new initiative Thursday to promote a cleaner and safer downtown – and it’s already in full swing.

Whether you’re looking for a new adventure, a restaurant, or an incredible view, you can find it in Roanoke.

Downtown officials had originally planned to keep the area open through Sept. 25, but effective on Wednesday, Sept. 7, DORA ended.

The area, also known as “DORA” allows people to walk outside with alcoholic drinks from bars and restaurants.

Those looking to enjoy their favorite alcoholic beverage outdoors in downtown Roanoke will now have until late September to do so.

The demolition site will eventually turn into house apartments, retail stores, and more.

A much-anticipated train rolled into Downtown Roanoke from Washington D.C. on Monday and was greeted by city leaders and residents – The arrival marked a new chapter of transportation to and from Roanoke.

On Monday, the incorporation posted that the only official ticket seller of the Our Brothers Osborne concert is Brown Paper Tickets, and tickets are $39.

The protesters said they chose to gather on Independence Day because they felt that their rights are being taken away.

A peaceful protest is being planned in Downtown Roanoke in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

The big weekend started with Cruise Night on Williamson Road Friday, and on Saturday, there will be a car show in Downtown Roanoke from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The eight-person team will be working six days a week and will be broken down into groups, all with different jobs.

A longtime Thanksgiving Day tradition is headed back to the Star City.

Downtown Roanoke is making it a little easier to enjoy your favorite drink this summer — cheers to that!

People will soon be able to drink outdoors in certain areas of downtown Roanoke.

The rain put a damper on Thursday’s party in downtown Roanoke.

The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a pedestrian crash downtown Tuesday evening.

Motorists may need to find an alternative route to take while going home Monday evening.

The Liberty Trust Hotel in Downtown Roanoke held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting Tuesday.

We explored some of the many exhibits at center in the square that you can enjoy with your family.

Walking through the front doors of The Liberty Trust Hotel, you get a glimpse of the past.

Where you can celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Downtown Roanoke and what local businesses are offering up.

A pandemic later and after three years of anticipation, Mother Nature had her own plans for the City of Roanoke’s Shamrock Festival.

Big city living is coming to downtown Roanoke, according to the developer of a major apartment project.

Some of the world’s most recognizable horses are coming to Roanoke next month!

Roanoke’s tastiest week returns this Friday and goes until the 30th. This is a week where you can experience some of Downtown’s wide variety of lunch and dinner options.

We’re days after the big snowfall and while the aftermath in some areas is still messy, the sidewalks are clearing up in the heart of downtown Roanoke.

Roanoke’s tastiest week is nearly here!

Dickens of a Christmas Friday events brought in lots of business

The nonprofit, Total Action for Progress, also known as T.A.P. hosted their annual Bridging the Community Gap event. The purpose, to spread peace and joy through Christmas carols.

Roanoke City Council passed a new ordinance banning camping on downtown Roanoke sidewalks earlier this week, but there are still many questions surrounding the new law.

The measure, which is punishable as a Class 4 misdemeanor, passed 5-2.

The Roanoke Higher Education Center is teaming up with Chocolatepaper to raise money for students in the Commonwealth.

Dickens of a Christmas returns to Downtown Roanoke with a long list of holiday activities that last the whole month of December.

Hop on board the Candy Cane Express! The holiday-themed train ride returns to Roanoke this weekend. It will be at the Virginia Museum of Transportation on December 4th and 5th.

Downtown Roanoke is dusting off the holiday decorations to welcome back Dickens of a Christmas for the 39th year.

Local businesses across Southwest Virginia are getting ready for Small Business Saturday and the holiday shopping season.

Homeless people may soon be banned from sleeping on sidewalks in downtown Roanoke because of a newly proposed ordinance presented at Monday’s City Council meeting.

A train has derailed in Downtown Roanoke Friday night.

The Virginia's Veterans Parade returns this weekend to Downtown Roanoke.

Lace up your skates! Ice skating will return to Downtown Roanoke after it was canceled last year.

The annual Go Outside Festival will take place this weekend in Downtown Roanoke.

Friday, people in Roanoke had the opportunity to take a walk in other’s shoes by participating in the Domestic Violence Awareness Month hosted by the Roanoke Valley Violence Prevention Coalition.

A new pop-up mini golf course opens tonight at Century Plaza tonight in Downtown Roanoke.

A popular Downtown Roanoke business is updating its COVID-19 policy.

There’s no time like tee time! Get excited because mini golf is coming to Downtown Roanoke.

Freedom First will soon have a new home in downtown Roanoke.

The west side of tropical systems tends to bring quiet weather and that will be the case for us

People report hearing half a dozen shots in Downtown Roanoke on Friday night

A popular hot dog stand serving Roanoke customers for over 100 years will open back up on Tuesday.

Roanoke has pressed pause on a plan that would have added more hotel rooms and parking to downtown Roanoke.

The Liberty Trust hotel, a new boutique hotel in downtown Roanoke, is set to open in the fall of 2021.

After a shooting early Sunday morning seen by large crowds in downtown Roanoke, the police department is still trying to piece together what happened.

Rising Country music star Jon Pardi will be in the Star City this summer.

Two men were shot in downtown Roanoke early Sunday morning, according to police.

A popular Downtown Roanoke attraction is back open.

New cigarette butt receptacles were installed throughout Downtown Roanoke's central business district.

One person was injured after crashing into a Downtown Roanoke building overnight, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

Fashion and art come together in a new exhibition at the Taubman Museum of Art.

The 10 News family is remembering one of our own after a lifetime of service to the community.

Roanoke’s original party with a purpose is back with some changes.