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

The Roanoke River Annual Floatilla’s is back, and returning to the weekend. This year the event will be on Sunday, July 6 ...

Roanoke River and Meherrin River are both under a recreational water and fish consumption advisory after an industrial fire in South Hill, VA. Posted 2024-07-13T15:55:31+00:00 - Updated 2024-07 ...

SHAWSVILLE, Va. – The South Fork Roanoke River watershed is contaminated with PFAS, according to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. However, according to VDH, the water is still ...

A recreational water advisory has been issued for the Roanoke River due to a chemical storage facility fire that caused runoff water to pollute nearby water sources.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Our first Weather On The Water story comes to us from the Roanoke River, after it received a distinguishing award: “USA today 10best Reader’s Choice 2022 Best Urban ...

Water levels on the New River and Roanoke River could rapidly rise starting Wednesday and fluctuate throughout the week. This is due to Appalachian Power potentially needing to increase power ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s been a hot few days in Roanoke, and what better way to beat the heat than floating away? Many people are trying to cool off at the annual Roanoke River Floatilla event ...

The Western Virginia Water Authority has identified GenX, a type of PFAS, in source water and drinking water in the South Fork Roanoke River watershed. PFAS are widely used, long-lasting chemicals ...

Winding nearly 140 miles from Roanoke Rapids to the Pamlico Sound, the Roanoke River Paddle Trail offers boaters of all levels options from scenic day trips to multiday adventures.

A global chemical company blamed for contaminating part of the Roanoke Valley's public drinking water supply will pay at least $9.5 million for the treatment of water from Spring Hollow ...

(WSET) — High temperatures in the coming days may require hydroelectric plants on the New and Roanoke Rivers to generate more energy, causing water levels below the Clayor and Leesville Dams to ...