What are the biggest challenges women face when returning to work?
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...
Sheriff’s Office holds summer hot dog celebration
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.
Third annual Charlotte’s Play Yellow Invitational set to tee off
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...
Roanoke County police investigate after man found dead in Glenvar with signs of vehicle...
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....
7-18-2025 Friday Afternoon Weather Update
First Alert Weather Day for strong storms and localized flooding.
Roanoke County School Board, superintendent voice concerns over federal funding freeze
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 students with special needs clock in for first jobs through new manufacturing inclusion...
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 (VA) FD Debuts Long Awaited 100-Foot Aerial Tower
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...
18-year-old arrested and charged after vehicle pursuit and crash in Roanoke
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 […]
Pinpoint Weather: Severe storm potential on Friday
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...