Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. – For the second year, the Roanoke community is being treated to a little taste of Europe through the “Big Fat Greek Festival.”. Organizers got to share some unique Greek cuisine by way of a drive-through and will do so all weekend. Funds raised from the...

OUTER BANKS, NC (WAVY) – For Roanoke couple Jayden Sink and Kimberly Laprad, Friday was supposed to be their big day. After getting engaged in December of last year, the couple began planning their beach wedding on the Outer Banks.   “We very quickly came to the understanding that Kim really wanted a beach wedding,” […

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – A Rocky Mount man was arrested Friday after deputies allegedly uncovered crack cocaine, firearms and cash while executing a search warrant. On Sept. 21, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division members searched a home in the 11000 block of Snow Creek Rd. in Rocky Mo

ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – What began in 1971 has now grown to be the RAM House Jain Care Center, a new home built through years of work from staff, donors, volunteers and community partners.  “I can’t get over the fact that there’s people who are on the street. They’re less fortunate than many of us, […]

Virginia takes its hot dogs seriously, and some of the best ones come from counters that have been running for decades. Chili, slaw, mustard, and onions pile onto simple buns at spots where the recipes haven’t changed in generations. From late-night diners to 1950s drive-ins, these eight places keep...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – WFXR’s George Noleff enjoys everything outdoors. So, when he sees other people having a blast on the water, he wants them to share their photos of Big Ol’Fish! If you have a photo or video of your Big Ol’ Fish, share them with George, and he’ll put them on the air […]

Dr. Albert Arias leads the addiction and psychiatry division at Carilion Clinic. He has secured a federal grant to test whether psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in so-called magic mushrooms, can help people stop using cocaine, according to Cardinal News. The initial award totals $623,000. It comes from the Nationa

A new trail constructed on Mill Mountain last year – the 1.5 mile John Peake Pass – was formally dedicated today with family and friends on hand this morning. John Peake was a Patrick Henry High School graduate and a Virginia Tech alum. He was also an avid mountain biker, before succumbing to a cancerous brain tumor in

This Friday morning, we are much cooler than usual for this time of year! A Frost Advisory has been issued for portions of the Highlands Zone until 9 AM. Our temperatures area-wide are in the 40s and 50s, with a bit of fog developing in the region. The NRV and Highlands Zones are picking up a bit of fog that is affecti

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – A major transportation study is underway to determine how a heavily traveled stretch of Route 122 through Franklin and Bedford counties can be made safer while accommodating continued growth around Smith Mountain Lake. The West Piedmont Planning District Commission is conducting the Route 122 Corrido