New brochure-style maps have appeared across the Roanoke Valley in an attempt to increase knowledge and appeal of the Roanoke River Blueway.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Check out the Roanoke River on a quiet August afternoon, and it’s hard to appreciate the potential for flooding. But anyone who’s lived here long enough, knows what can ...

Roanoke River and Meherrin River are both under a recreational water and fish consumption advisory after an industrial fire in South Hill, VA. For the safety of people and pets, the Virginia ...

The access point to the Roanoke River under the 13th Street SE bridge at Bennington Street SE is not accessible to people with disabilities. (City of Roanoke) ROANOKE, Va. – The city of Roanoke ...

Roanoke's status as the largest city in a mountainous area led to the nickname Capital of the Blue Ridge, while the Roanoke River also flows through the city.

The city of Roanoke has contracted with Environmental Quality Resources, a Maryland and Virginia-based contractor, to construct Virginia’s first in-river whitewater park. Th city is planning for ...

MAP: See area Roanoke River Basin covers"This uranium operation would generate millions of tons of toxic, cancer-causing waste," Peter Raabe of American Rivers said in a statement. "We're talking ...

ROANOKE, Va. – Anticipation continues to build for a new in-river park in the Star City. Last week Roanoke Parks and Recreation released renderings of what a new in-river park could look like ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Check out the Roanoke River on a quiet August afternoon, and it’s hard to appreciate the potential for flooding. But anyone who’s lived here long enough, knows what can ...