Bojangles paid tribute to the area’s Hokie pride and Virginia Tech’s legendary “Lunch Pail” on Wednesday.

Grab your umbrellas! Showers and storms are making a comeback over the next few days, with isolated showers already moving into the New River Valley. 🌧️🌧️

September marks Suicide Prevention Month, and mental health professionals in Roanoke are urging people to seek help if they need it, especially young people.

Larry Dale Higgens has been found safe, according to Virginia State Police.

Training the next generation of Virginia State Police officers — that’s what state and local officials hope a new program at Liberty University will accomplish.

Hokies and Cavaliers will meet on Feb. 1 and March 1.

A false report of a shooting at the 4700 block of Valley View Boulevard NW on Monday triggered a massive police response and left shoppers on edge.

A cold front will bring showers and storms to Southwest and Central Virginia, with temperatures warming before a weekend cooldown. A tropical system is also being monitored in the Atlantic.

Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, announced on Tuesday that they are assisting six food pantries throughout Virginia.

🌤️ Enjoy the cool start to September while it lasts! Today kicks off with clear skies and temperatures slowly warming into the 60s.

Happy Labor Day! A cool start with dry air keeps our skies mostly clear and sunny. 🌤️

On Sunday, Virginia Tech took on South Carolina at the Mercedez-Benz Stadium. Despite losing a tough game, Hokie fans showed out at bars around the Roanoke and New River Valleys.

Distracted driving endangers lives on the road every day, and a researcher at Virginia Tech is sharing tips on how to stay safe when your phone tempts you while you’re behind the wheel.

Vicari Swain returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown to break open a close game, LaNorris Sellers threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Nyck Harbor, and No. 13 South Carolina beat Virginia Tech 24-11 in the opener for both teams. Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer used his brand of “Beamerball” to pull away from the school where his dad, Frank Beamer, originated the style of play that emphasizes turnovers and big plays on special teams. Frank was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, wearing South Carolina black. South Carolina intercepted Virginia Tech’s Kyron Drones twice — once in the red zone to halt a first-quarter drive, and again in the fourth quarter to help seal the win.

Cam Ross scored a receiving and return touchdown as Virginia's transfers carried it to a convincing season-opening win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday night, 48-7. Quarterback Chandler Morris threw for 264 yards and two scores before exiting the game with an injury early in the third quarter. Virginia outgained Coastal, 454-254.

Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears stopped in the Roanoke Valley on Saturday as part of her campaign to be Virginia’s next governor.

Backup quarterback Braxton Woodson ran for 180 yards, including 74- and 68-yard touchdowns, to highlight Navy’s season-opening 52-7 rout of VMI. Woodson subbed for starter Blake Horvath, who completed 6 of 7 passes for 66 yards before sitting down. Horvath threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Eli Heidenreich. It was Heidenreich’s 11th career touchdown reception at Navy, moving him two behind academy record-holders Rob Taylor and Phil McConkey. Woodson completed 3 of 7 passes for 26 yards, but it was his two long touchdown runs in the second half that were the highlights of the day. Navy had 464 yards rushing and 556 yards of total offense. On defense, the Midshipmen allowed only 212 total yards and nine first downs.

Virginia students are showing improvement in key subject areas, according to the latest Standards of Learning (SOL) results released Wednesday by the Virginia Department of Education.

Happy Labor Day weekend! 🌤️ We’re off to a cool and sunny start, but showers may crash the party later this weekend.

“He’s definitely on his own path,” Frank said.

Get the latest weather forecast for Southwest and Central Virginia — expect sunny skies for the end of the workweek, great conditions for football, and a cooler start to September.

The investigation involved multiple agencies, including the ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, Radford Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and others.

As you head out the door this morning, get ready to enjoy the crisp fall-like weather! 🍂

As Labor Day approaches, there are a bunch of events that you can look forward to this weekend, and travelers will also find some relief this holiday weekend.

Senator Mark Warner joined state and local leaders in Bedford on Wednesday to highlight how new federal investments are finally connecting rural communities to high-speed internet.

It all starts with the Kroger in Fairlawn, which was previously located on the Radford side of the bridge.

🍂The fall vibes continue! Cool temperatures are settling in, making it the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors.

It has been 16 years since Heidi Childs and David Metzler were murdered on August 26, 2009, officials say despite its age, the case has remained an active investigation.

CORTRAN has a new operator, the Virginia Regional Transit (VRT), which promises to strengthen the service while keeping it affordable.

The stage is set between Virginia Tech and 13th-ranked South Carolina in the Aflac Kickoff on Sunday. The Hokies will unveil a newer offense with the addition of offensive coordinator Phillip Montgomery, and quarterback Kyron Drones said it will be anything but boring.