Roanoke VA

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) — Residents of Rocky Mount’s Highland Hills/Diamond Avenue neighborhood have one way in and out, and the entrance crosses railroad tracks. Delays caused by trains could leave residents stuck, and community members have joined with the NAACP to seek funding for a fix. Sen....

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — A Roanoke jury has convicted a 34-year-old man of second-degree murder and using a firearm in the commission of murder in the December 2024 killing of Rafael Perez-Naranjo, prosecutors said. Juan Quontell Welton was found guilty following a two-day trial held Monday and Tuesday in...

ROANOKE Va. (WFXR) – About two and half years ago, Sidney Moss says he and his wife applied for Habitat for Humanity. Since then he’s helped build other homes, eventually built his home, and now he’s watching his son KJ help build something of his own. “It’s a nice thing for the kids, for them […]

ELLISTON, Va. (WDBJ) - A rezoning request that would allow up to 349 homes on the historic Fotheringay property in Elliston goes before the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors next week. The proposal has drawn pushback from some residents and groups like the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy, which has raised concerns about traffic, flooding, and the loss of rural character.

Despite cooling temperatures and repeated rain storms in central and northern portions of Virginia that have eased the drought conditions that were pervasive in the late spring and summer, Roanoke and the surrounding region is still experiencing emergency drought conditions.   According to the latest drought indicators, Campbell, Halifax, Charlotte, and Pittsylvania counties are in […]

Despite cooling temperatures and repeated rain storms in central and northern portions of Virginia that have eased the drought conditions that were pervasive in the late spring and summer, Roanoke and the surrounding region is still experiencing emergency drought conditions.   According to the latest drought indicators

Medicare Part D prescription drug plan pricing will increase for some in 2027, and some drugs could be switched to higher-priced “tiers” with higher co-pays. With open enrollment starting October 15 and running through December 7, a senior advocate says do your homework. Open enrollment is also a time to shop for healt

ROANOKE, Va. – If you’re looking for a four-legged member to add to your family, Angels of Assisi is set to hold a special Pop-Up Adoption Event on Saturday, just in time for Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1...

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SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – Red, white, and blue will soon cover the landscape at American Legion Field in Salem as hundreds of American flags will be displayed and will offer a community space for remembering local heroes. The Salem Field of Honor display, organized by the Salem Rotary Club Foundation, features hundreds of U.