Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Is there such a thing as a “Motherhood Penalty?”. That’s the idea that a woman’s career suffers, and doesn’t progress as much as a man’s, after having a baby. Bankrate analyzed 2024 Census Bureau data and found full-time working mothers earned...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office hosted its 3rd Annual National Hot Dog Day Celebration Wednesday afternoon at Washington Park. Folks from all over came out, from local workers taking a lunch break to families and kids enjoying their summer break, for a bite to eat.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Life Ring Foundation is proud to announce the third annualCharlotte’s Play Yellow Invitational benefiting Fighting Kids Cancer, to be held July 18-20, 2025,at the prestigious Ballyhack Golf Club in Roanoke, Virginia. Carilion Children’s and the Life Ring Foundation share the mutual goal of...

Glenvar, Virginia – Roanoke County officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male found down an embankment in the 5800 block of Peaceful Drive in the Glenvar area of Roanoke County on July 7 at 5:43 p.m. The man was identified as Garon Bowles, 42, of Franklin County....

First Alert Weather Day for strong storms and localized flooding.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va – As the start of the school year inches closer, Roanoke County school leaders are raising the alarm about a federal education funding freeze that could directly affect students and families. “Withholding of these funds impacts Roanoke County Schools directly,” said Superintendent Dr. Ken Nicely...

SALEM, Va. – This summer, Calvin Pickrel and Jackson Nelson are clocking in for the very first time. “I was a little nervous because I didn’t know how hard it was, but plot twist: it wasn’t really that hard once you get the swing of things,” Calvin said.

ROCKY MOUNT — The Rocky Mount Fire Department will soon have a new fire truck responding to calls around the town and beyond. A Pierce Enforcer mid-mount tower truck was recently delivered to the town after two years of waiting. Firefighters with the Rocky Mount Fire Department are expected...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia State Police say one person was hurt after a high-speed pursuit that started on I-581 Thursday, July 18. According to police, a BMW was traveling over 100 mph on Interstate 581, continuing on Peter Creek Road to Route 11 at a high speed. The trooper was able to end the […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Scattered showers and storms are expected in Southwest and Central Virginia on Friday as a front stalls north of the region. Friday will start mostly dry with a mix of sun and clouds overhead. Temperatures will rise into the 80s and lower 90s. As the temperatures rise, rain chances will...