Josh Turner to perform at Dr Pepper Park in May
ROANOKE, Va. - A country music star is coming to Roanoke. On Monday, it was announced that Josh Turner will be performing at Dr...
Former Roanoke City deputy sentenced for delivering narcotics to prisoners
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - A former Roanoke deputy has been sentenced to four years behind bars for delivering narcotics to prisoners at the Roanoke...
‘A cultural icon’: Roanoke’s Texas Tavern serving up nothing but smiles for nearly a...
ROANOKE, Va. - Walking into Texas Tavern is like stepping back in time. As you step inside the local gem, the smell of sizzling...
Dawgs ‘Blue vs. White’ scrimmage brings out more than 3,500 kids
ROANOKE, Va. - The Berglund Center was loud Tuesday morning - packed with about 3,500 kids as the Rail Yard Dawgs hosted a scrimmage...
Feb. 13, 2024 Picture of the Day
Thanks to Teagan for today's Picture of the Day from Roanoke. Want to see your pictures featured on air and online? You can send...
Goodwill Industries ready for ‘one vital step forward’ with first adult high school in...
The Virginia Department of Education has approved the first adult high school to be operated by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys in Roanoke at...
Furry Friends: Smiling Samantha looking for fur-ever family
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends!. This week, Tuesday, Feb....
Hundreds lose power as storm passes through the region
- ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - As a storm system moves through the region, over 1,300 Appalachian Power (AEP) customers are in the dark on...
Texas Tavern celebrating 94th birthday
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Texas Tavern is celebrating its 94th birthday Tuesday. The Downtown Roanoke staple opened its doors February 13, 1930.Story continues
Yep, it is windy outside
After a weekend of rain and more overnight on Monday, the next weather alert for our area is a high wind warning, which remains...

















