The Roanoke Fire Department announced that it had helped rescue a pilot after a glider crash in Newcastle on Saturday.

Rockets are fully committing to the single wing in 2025.

No students were hurt in a crash involving a Craig County Public School bus, according to school officials.

Several students from Roanoke County Public Schools are being praised for teaming up to raise money for school supplies for kids in need.

The ‘Load the Bus’ initiative kicks off this Friday, an opportunity for you to help make sure students have the supplies they need to start the school year with success.

A man has been hospitalized after a motorcycle crash in Craig County Saturday morning, according to Craig County Rescue and EMS.

Plenty of areas in Central and Southwest Virginia will be holding celebrations on July 4th this year!

A routine tree removal operation transformed into a large-scale emergency evacuation when flash flooding threatened 77 campers and staff at Camp Easterseals, a facility serving adults and children with special needs.

The Craig County New Castle Volunteer Fire Department announced Monday evening that crews were currently evacuating occupants from Camp Easterseal.

A federal broadband program meant to close the digital divide in rural America is stalled, and now thousands of Virginians are left waiting.

A heart-stopping moment unfolded when a small child slipped away unnoticed, wandering into a busy street alone. This is exactly what happened to one Craig County family after their toddler opened an unlocked gate at his daycare and walked straight onto the road

Angel Letchford's 22-month-old son Briar was missing for approximately 11 minutes after he got through an unlocked gate at the Craig County Child Care Service.

On Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., Senior Trooper C. Viera-Cintron was conducting traffic enforcement in New Castle, Craig County, when he noticed a young child, approximately 22 months old, walking towards the middle of Salem Avenue, also known as Route 311.

A watch means to prepare for possible severe weather. Take action when warnings are issued.

A woman has died and a man was injured following a car crash that took place in Craig County. Virginia State Police said.

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Helene's wrath killed two people in Virginia. A Craig County deputy was injured while responding to one of those calls.

Grayson County Schools announced they will be closed on Monday, September 30 and Tuesday, October 1.

Due to the ongoing impacts of Helene, multiple schools will be closed or delayed on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

The LFD announced that they had rescued three people from flood waters in Craig County Friday.

One person is dead and two others are injured after winds blew over a barn and a large tree Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

It was the brand new backwoods brawl between Bland County and Craig County.

CHIP of the Roanoke Valley is giving away free school supplies tomorrow at 10 am as part of its Back to School Celebration.

WSLS is partnering with Roanoke City, Salem City, Roanoke County, and Craig County Public Schools for Walmart’s Load the Bus program during tax-free weekend.

Virginia State Police has released information on an additional arrest made in connection with the death of a four-month-old boy in Craig County.

Virginia State Police is investigating a Craig County crash that left a 55-year-old woman dead.

Brian Civitts is being held at the Botetourt County Jail.

Local first responders are proving that their life-saving skills are needed in all kinds of situations, like rescues involving our pets.

The US Forest Service is conducting a prescribed burn in Craig and Montgomery County on Monday, April 15th.

Multiple schools in our region have announced a 2-hour delay after severe weather hit much of our area Thursday night.

Project leaders say they’re now in the planning phase of a 26-mile-long trail set for Botetourt and Craig Counties.

A person affiliated with Craig County Public Schools has been charged for alleged crimes involving a minor, the school division announced Friday.

Christopher Head is projected to win the Virginia Senate District 3 seat.

According to the Virginia Department of Forestry, this is peak wildfire season in the commonwealth.

Virginia's second wildfire season runs through the end of November, and there are certain factors that make this year more susceptible.

The scene of this brush fire has been cleared, according to VDOT.

This one turned and the Mustangs were victorious, 44-24 over the Rockets.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is asking for public comments on a new trail expected to run through Botetourt and Craig counties.

Charges are pending after two individuals were involved in a hit-and-run in New Castle early Saturday, according to the Craig County Sheriff’s Office.

Craig County Public Schools consists of an elementary school and Craig County High School, which also houses the middle school.

Virginia State Police is investigating a motorcycle crash that left a 65-year-old man dead in Craig County Tuesday.

New General Assembly funding is making way for the Craig-Botetourt scenic trail.

The Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail will run parallel to Craigs Creek, 26 miles from New Castle to Eagle Rock, county officials said.

Craig County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 30 so students and staff can attend the funeral for a beloved teacher.

One man has died after an officer-involved shooting in Craig County on Wednesday, according to Virginia State Police.

President Biden is slated to deliver remarks on our economic progress since taking office in Springfield, Virginia at 2:45 p.m.

Craig County Public Schools made the announcement Wednesday evening on Facebook. They said teachers will get in touch with students regarding work assignments.

After four quarters under the Friday night lights, Cougars came out victorious 54-24.

A man who was arrested in late August after a multi-county manhunt is set to appear in court in mid-November.

Fenwick Mines is a local attraction that stays under the radar. But it deserves more recognition than it gets.

A man who has been wanted for 20 days by Craig and Montgomery County authorities has been taken into custody, according to the Dublin Police Department.

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man believed to be armed and dangerous in connection to several charges.

On Monday, the Roanoke County Public Schools announced that this year’s Load the Bus event is in full swing and will be held until August 7, the last day of Virginia’s Tax-Free Weekend.

Your lowest price in the Southwest region would be in Craig County, where the average there is $4.11. But those are only average prices.

Thanks to Brandon from Craig County, Danielle from Iron Gate, Tabatha from Bath County and Tammy from Dublin for sending us today’s Pictures of the Day.

Gov. Ralph Northam made his final trip to Southwest Virginia on Thursday to thank Craig County teachers and welcome the start of a new agriculture project.

The 2021 General Election will be held on November 2. You can find results for Craig County here.

After losing five straight, the Narrows Green Wave has now won back-to-back games.

The trip to Roanoke County didn’t bother the Craig County Rockets on Friday night.

In the first football game played in Craig County since 2019, the Rockets got a victory.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for multiple counties and cities in Southwest and Central Virginia.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Montgomery County and Craig County.

Craig County schools took the necessary steps to align with Governor Ralph Northam’s K-12 masking policy.

One man is dead and another in jail after a shooting early Friday morning in Craig County, according to Virginia State Police.

There are local families who just can’t afford school supplies right now and need the community’s support.

Tuesday afternoon’s powerful storms have left many without power.

A church parking lot turned into a grocery store on Wednesday, as the work to feed those in need goes mobile.

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Valley’s Local Office on Aging is looking back on the past year and looking forward to the next decade. The organization held its annual meeting virtually on Thursday to reflect on what they’ve been through during the pandemic and the needs still ahead. Despite COVID-19, they were able to deliver more than 88,000 meals for Meals on Wheels, coordinate medical care and provide transportation. During the meeting, the head of Virginia’s Department of Social Services, S. Duke Storen, said their work wouldn’t have been possible without those volunteers. AdWith an aging population, they said there needs to be a greater focus on nutrition and health, transportation and helping seniors stay physically and financially independent.

AdCarroll County Public SchoolsThe school division has returned to in-person instruction for all students four days a week. Wednesdays are still virtual learning days. Current high school students will keep their original A or B-Day schedules until the end of the third 9 weeks, March 26. Roanoke County Public SchoolsRoanoke County is continuing with its current plans. The school divison started the school year with grades PK-2 in full-time, in-person instruction.

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Craig County here. This includes how the county voted in the U.S. Presidential, U.S. Senate and any U.S. House races or locally-contested races. Use the picker below to find them:Find Race ResultsOnly care how other counties and cities in the area voted? You’ll find all those options in this picker:How cities, counties in our region votedGet the latest Virginia election news here

SWEET SPRINGS, W.Va. – Paranormal investigators are searching one of our region’s hidden gems, and they want your help. The West Virginia Paranormal Investigators are at the Old Sweet Springs Resort in Monroe County. Now the Sweet Springs Foundation is rehabbing the property to its former glory. And to help fund that project they’re hosting these tours for people to learn the secrets of the past. Visit Sweet Springs Resort’s website and Facebook Page for more information.

You can have that but also try something new by heading to The Swinging Bridge restaurant in Paint Bank. The restaurant is in the back of the old general store with log cabin decor and incredible smells galore! He’s been at The Swinging Bridge since the very beginning, slicing chips on the mandolin, deep frying rolls and grilling the buffalo to perfection. Thinly sliced buffalo roast beef is the headliner for the Great White Buffalo Sandwich , topped with onion straws and homemade horseradish. When you’re done eating, put your fork down, come upstairs and walk across the actual swinging bridge to either side of the year-round Christmas gift shop.

People in Roanoke and Craig County will be able to get a free coronavirus test later this week, according to the Virginia Dept. Testing in Roanoke will be on Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Berglund Center. There are around 200 tests available. In New Castle, there are 100 tests available for people to get tested on Thursday at the Craig County Health Center from 4 to 6 p.m.To register for either testing location, you can call 540-769-2052.

This week, the Salvation Army announced its biggest fundraiser of the year is starting two months early. Captain Jaime Clay of Salvation Army Roanoke said their focus will be making the process touchless to protect volunteers and anyone who wants to donate. Closer to the holidays you will see red kettles, but not nearly as many as you would typically see. Salvation Army of Roanoke covers the city of Roanoke, Salem, Vinton and Roanoke, Botetourt and Craig counties. Keep updated with what the Salvation Army of Roanoke is doing on Facebook here.

ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. – An operation involving law enforcement from several local and state agencies resulted in an Alleghany County grand jury indicting 22 people on 59 mostly drug-related charges. On July 23, officers started arresting those indicted, and as of Thursday, all but two people indicted as a result of “Operation Unmasked” had been arrested, according to Alleghany County Sheriff Kevin Hall. The two people who are still wanted are Regina Angle and Micahel Brewster Jr., who are both from Covington, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office. Officers from the Craig County Sheriff’s Office, Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office, Clifton Forge Police Department and Covington Police Department assisted the task force in this effort. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Angle and Brewster Jr. is asked to call the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office at 540-965-1770 or the Drug Task Force at 540-965-6308.

NEW CASTLE, Va. – At Lasterday Market , “We like biscuits. “We have a lot of iterations of sweet tea float. Sometimes, you have to talk people into doing it.”For those that are unfamiliar with a sweet tea float, it’s a root beer float. Instead of root beer, you put in sweet tea. That’s especially because Lasterday Market is a place that makes you feel like you’re in your own dining room.

It’s part of its Let’s Give Lunch fundraiser for its Meals on Wheels program. The event is known as Let’s Have Lunch, but going virtual and a tweak in the name isn’t the only change you’ll see. From there, you can see entertainers, meet volunteers, staff and the seniors who benefit from Meals on Wheels. On average, Meals on Wheels helps more than 800 seniors from the Roanoke Valley to the Allegany Highlands which is more than 120,000 meals. “We have opened up and we are adding more people into Meals on Wheels.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE: The National Weather Service has expired the tornado warning early. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of Roanoke and Montgomery counties. At 3:37 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Huffman, or near Mountain Lake, moving southeast at 35 mph. Tornado Warning on April 8 Tornado warning issued parts of for parts Roanoke and Montgomery counties. At one point, the warning covered parts of Craig and Giles counties, but that has since been lifted in those areas.

CRAIG COUNTY, Va. – A Craig County resident has tested positive for the coronavirus. While many people said they knew of a confirmed case, someone finally came forward, according to Cady and that person provided some names. That information allowed county officials to investigate the validity of those claims, where they discovered that one person had tested positive for the coronavirus. He or she was tested outside of Craig County but does reside within the county, according to Cady. County officials are now working with health officials to improve the notification of confirmed cases.

ROANOKE, Va. – Some local seniors who are homebound or don’t have someone to go to the store for them don’t have the supplies they need for this difficult time. That’s why the Local Office on Aging is asking for your help. LOA serves approximately 14,000 seniors in the counties of Roanoke, Botetourt, Craig and Alleghany and the cities of Roanoke, Salem and Covington. Canned meatsCanned fruitsCanned vegetablesPeanut butterPasta and soupsBreakfast barsInstant Carnation Breakfast EssentialsToilet paperGlovesHand sanitizerMasks“Our emergency food pantry is our most need now, we’re trying to get emergency food bags into every home. Boyd said they are taking extra precautions to make sure seniors are served and volunteers are protected in the process.

CRAIG COUNTY, Va. – Craig County joins the growing list of areas becoming Second Amendment sanctuaries. According to the county’s Republican party, the Board of Supervisors voted 4 to 1 in favor of the resolution. Prior to Election Day, the idea of a Second Amendment sanctuary was unheard of. James Edmunds says he’s drafting a new bill that would allow sanctuaries to ignore any new state gun control laws. Edmunds is willing to re-introduce the bill if it fails.

CRAIG COUNTY, Va. - Authorities say a domestic situation placed both Craig County schools on lockdown Friday. The Craig County Sheriff's Office says it received a call about a domestic situation at 60 Meadow Ave. in New Castle that involved a gun and a suspect in the area. The schools and Craig County Child Care Center were placed on lockdown as a precaution until authorities could learn more about the situation and the suspect, according to the Craig County Sheriff's Office. The lockdown started around 12:03 p.m. and was lifted around 12:50 p.m., according to the Sheriff's Office. Authorities told school officials that the lockdown was a precautionary measure due to a domestic situation in New Castle.