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The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts have confirmed a cat tested positive for rabies. The animal was captured on October 9, 2026, near 11th Street NW and Moorman Avenue NW in Roanoke City. Officials urge residents to avoid unknown animals, report injured wildlife, and ensure pets are vaccinated. Immediate medical attention is required for anyone exposed to the animal.
The Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission finalized the sale of the facility to a Virginia Tech Foundation subsidiary on Wednesday. The entire $14 million proceeds will go to the city of Roanoke, though $4-$5 million in other assets and obligations remain to be resolved. The commission, a joint city-university body established in the early 1990s, will eventually dissolve after the sale, marking the end of a three-decade partnership.
Creator Ryan Murphy declared 'Roanoke' his favorite 'American Horror Story' season at the Season 13 premiere, a choice that drew sharp criticism from cast member Sarah Paulson.
The Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority voted to enter a purchase agreement for property at Wood Haven Technology Park, sparking intense community backlash over potential data center development. The decision was made in a closed session, with the board refusing to disclose the buyer or intended use, citing ongoing due diligence. Residents and local officials criticized the lack of transparency, noting that similar secretive deals have previously led to unwanted infrastructure projects in the region.
A fatal shooting occurred in southwest Roanoke, Virginia, on Thursday evening, September 3, 2026. The Roanoke Police Department is investigating the incident, which resulted in one death. A suspect has been detained, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending review by a grand jury.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash with an SUV at the intersection of 11th Street NE and eastbound Orange Ave in Roanoke on Friday at 8:50 p.m. The rider was thrown from the motorcycle, treated, and transported to Carilion Memorial Hospital where he died. The SUV driver remained at the scene and is cooperating. The incident is under investigation, and police are seeking additional information.
AEW Collision is set for tonight in Roanoke’s Berglund Coliseum with 2,089 tickets distributed (up 129 since Hangman Page’s return was announced), including Hangman Page opening the show and three advertised title matches: Hikaru Shida vs Harley Cameron for the TBS Championship, Speedball Bailey vs Mark Davis for the AEW National Championship, and Katsuyori Shibata vs Bandido for the ROH World Championship.
RINGANA, an Austrian skincare and nutrition company, will invest $85 million over five years to establish its North American headquarters in Roanoke, using the Blue Ridge Commerce Park site as a manufacturing, warehousing and R&D hub for skincare, supplements and beverages and creating about 435 jobs, with Virginia approving a $5 million state grant and supporting workforce programs.
A Roanoke family is suing Delta and KLM airlines for $200,000 after alleging they were bitten by bed bugs during a flight, causing injuries and loss of belongings, and claiming the incident ruined their vacation.
Vice Mayor Joe Cobb narrowly won the Roanoke mayoral race against former Mayor David Bowers by a margin of 59 votes, with the final count at 15,221 to 15,162. The results were finalized after counting absentee and provisional ballots, which took eight days post-election. Bowers expressed concerns about the election process, while Cobb thanked the electoral staff and emphasized the importance of every vote. There are no automatic recounts in Virginia, but candidates can petition for one within ten days of certification.
35-year-old Stephen Johnson of Roanoke has been arrested on federal and felony charges after allegedly making threatening posts on Snapchat directed at local schools, including one involving a school shooting. The FBI and Roanoke Police conducted the investigation, tracing the threats back to Johnson's Snapchat account, which was associated with student email addresses from Roanoke City Public Schools. The school system closed as a precaution, and additional copycat threats were made after Johnson's arrest. The investigation is ongoing, and Johnson is facing federal charges for communicating threats and threats toward schools.
A 35-year-old man, Stephen-Karl Johnson, was arrested on a federal criminal complaint for posting threatening messages on a Snapchat group used by students at Patrick Henry High School, leading to the closure of public schools in Roanoke. He was charged with communicating a threat to injure another person and faces additional charges in Roanoke. The FBI and local police are investigating additional anonymous threats towards the school, believed to be "copycat" threats, and are working to hold the perpetrators accountable.
David Adam McFall, a 39-year-old man from Roanoke, Virginia, was shot and killed by police after he shot a Roanoke City Police officer. McFall was a person of interest in a Roanoke homicide from the previous week. The injured officer's name has not been released, and the Virginia State Police are conducting an investigation into the incident.
Roanoke Fire-EMS crews are currently working to extinguish a structure fire on Dale Avenue Southeast in Roanoke City. Officials have asked the public to avoid the area, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
Julie Atkins, owner of AllSports Cafe in Roanoke and Salem, is honoring her late son Lucas, who died at 23 from complications of diabetes, by raising money for the American Diabetes Association during National Diabetes Month. All month, Atkins is hosting fundraising events at her restaurants, with all proceeds going to the organization. On National Diabetes Day, November 14, 15 percent of all sales from both stores will be donated. Atkins is also selling blue ribbons where customers can write messages to hang in the restaurant's windows. Atkins hopes to support those living with diabetes and raise awareness about the disease.