2 days agoRoanoke locals set to gather on July 4 to peacefully protest overturn of Roe v. WadeA peaceful protest is being planned in Downtown Roanoke in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Star City Motor Madness kicks off in RoanokeThe 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.
Ambassador Program coming to Downtown RoanokeThe eight-person team will be working six days a week and will be broken down into groups, all with different jobs.
Drumstick Dash to return to downtown Roanoke this year with new routeA longtime Thanksgiving Day tradition is headed back to the Star City.
Alcoholic beverages to be allowed in downtown Roanoke this summerDowntown Roanoke is making it a little easier to enjoy your favorite drink this summer — cheers to that!
Public drinking will soon be allowed in a designated area in downtown RoanokePeople will soon be able to drink outdoors in certain areas of downtown Roanoke.
Party in Elmwood in downtown Roanoke canceledThe rain put a damper on Thursday’s party in downtown Roanoke.
Pedestrian seriously hit after getting hit by car in downtown RoanokeThe Roanoke Police Department is investigating a pedestrian crash downtown Tuesday evening.
Train derailment closes several roadways in downtown RoanokeMotorists may need to find an alternative route to take while going home Monday evening.
Liberty Trust Hotel celebrates grand opening in downtown RoanokeThe Liberty Trust Hotel in Downtown Roanoke held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting Tuesday.
Roanoke’s Center in the Square offers six different museums for spring break funWe explored some of the many exhibits at center in the square that you can enjoy with your family.
The Liberty Trust Hotel officially opens in Downtown RoanokeWalking 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 RoanokeWhere you can celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Downtown Roanoke and what local businesses are offering up.
Roanoke’s St. Patrick’s Day preps underway despite windy, winter forecastA pandemic later and after three years of anticipation, Mother Nature had her own plans for the City of Roanoke’s Shamrock Festival.
Longtime Roanoke businessman to create 70 downtown apartments in former newspaper press buildingBig city living is coming to downtown Roanoke, according to the developer of a major apartment project.
Budweiser Clydesdales set to appear in the Roanoke St. Patrick’s Day ParadeSome of the world’s most recognizable horses are coming to Roanoke next month!
Restaurant Week returns to Downtown RoanokeRoanoke’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.
Who is responsible for clearing snow from sidewalks in Roanoke?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.
Holiday shopping season better for Mast General StoreDickens of a Christmas Friday events brought in lots of business
Roanoke organizations gather to sing Christmas carols in an effort to stop violent crimeThe 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.
‘Compliance, not punishment’: How Roanoke plans to enforce the new law banning camping on downtown sidewalksRoanoke 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.
Roanoke City Council passes ordinance banning people from camping on downtown sidewalksThe measure, which is punishable as a Class 4 misdemeanor, passed 5-2.
Roanoke Higher Education Center teaming up with Chocolatepaper to help local studentsThe 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 activitiesDickens of a Christmas returns to Downtown Roanoke with a long list of holiday activities that last the whole month of December.
All Aboard the Candy Candy Cane Express! The holiday train returns to Roanoke this weekendHop 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.
Dickens of a Christmas returns to downtown RoanokeDowntown Roanoke is dusting off the holiday decorations to welcome back Dickens of a Christmas for the 39th year.
Businesses across Southwest Virginia prep for Small Business SaturdayLocal businesses across Southwest Virginia are getting ready for Small Business Saturday and the holiday shopping season.
Roanoke City Council considers new rule to outlaw sleeping on downtown sidewalksHomeless 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.
Virginia’s Veterans Parade is this Saturday in RoanokeThe Virginia's Veterans Parade returns this weekend to Downtown Roanoke.
Elmwood on Ice is coming back to Downtown Roanoke this holiday seasonLace up your skates! Ice skating will return to Downtown Roanoke after it was canceled last year.
Celebrate the outdoors with Go Fest in Downtown RoanokeThe annual Go Outside Festival will take place this weekend in Downtown Roanoke.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Walk remembers victims, honors survivors of abuseFriday, 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 in downtown RoanokeA new pop-up mini golf course opens tonight at Century Plaza tonight in Downtown Roanoke.
Hustle Haven requiring COVID vaccination proof for guests taking workout classesA popular Downtown Roanoke business is updating its COVID-19 policy.
Pop-up mini golf course coming to Downtown RoanokeThere’s no time like tee time! Get excited because mini golf is coming to Downtown Roanoke.
Freedom First buys Downtown Roanoke building for its future headquartersFreedom First will soon have a new home in downtown Roanoke.
Storm chances down, temperatures up as we stay west of Henri this weekendThe west side of tropical systems tends to bring quiet weather and that will be the case for us
Police investigating shots fired in Downtown Roanoke Saturday MorningPeople report hearing half a dozen shots in Downtown Roanoke on Friday night
Roanoke Weiner Stand opens up after temporarily closing during the pandemicA popular hot dog stand serving Roanoke customers for over 100 years will open back up on Tuesday.
Plans for new hotel, parking garage in downtown Roanoke now on holdRoanoke has pressed pause on a plan that would have added more hotel rooms and parking to downtown Roanoke.
Roanoke’s historic Liberty Trust building to open as a new boutique hotel fall 2021The Liberty Trust hotel, a new boutique hotel in downtown Roanoke, is set to open in the fall of 2021.
Police still searching for answers following weekend shooting in Downtown RoanokeAfter a shooting early Sunday morning seen by large crowds in downtown Roanoke, the police department is still trying to piece together what happened.
Jon Pardi coming to Roanoke’s Elmwood Park this summerRising Country music star Jon Pardi will be in the Star City this summer.
Two men hospitalized, ‘large caliber’ firearm possibly used in downtown Roanoke shootingTwo men were shot in downtown Roanoke early Sunday morning, according to police.
Science Museum of Western Virginia opened its door for the first time since 2020A popular Downtown Roanoke attraction is back open.
New cigarette butt receptacles installed in Downtown RoanokeNew cigarette butt receptacles were installed throughout Downtown Roanoke's central business district.
One hospitalized after crashing car into Downtown Roanoke buildingOne person was injured after crashing into a Downtown Roanoke building overnight, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
Celebrity designer showcases custom work in upcoming Taubman Museum of Art exhibitFashion and art come together in a new exhibition at the Taubman Museum of Art.
