Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, VA – UPDATE: Ranch has since been adopted!. Meet Ranch! He’s a playful, energetic puppy who’s ready to bring joy to a lucky family. You can meet him this Saturday, March 28th, at an RVSPCA adoption event from 12 to 2 p.m. at Valley View PetSmart.

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The YMCA at Virginia Tech brought back their Cinderella & Prince Charming Boutique on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. The Y says they reopened due to the community’s enthusiastic response and a successful February opening that served more than 50 local teens. The YMCA at Virginia...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Your Hometown Station took home multiple Virginia Associated Press awards Saturday, March 28. Thirty-seven news organizations in Virginia and West Virginia submitted 598 entries in the contest, featuring news and sports stories from 2025, according to VAPB. All five WDBJ7 finalists received...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — WFXR’s George Noloff 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 Friday […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – March is recognized as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, but it is also one of the most preventable. Dr. Bara El Kurdi, a gastroenterologist with Carilion Clinic tells WFXR, the best way to prevent colorectal cancer is by getting a...

The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC) is asking residents, businesses, and community groups to help shape the region’s transportation future. The 2045 Rural Long Range Transportation Plan will guide priorities for roads, bridges, transit, and bike/pedestrian connections across Alleghany, Botetourt,...

Join us as we celebrate our member, The Weight Club, with a ribbon cutting. This event will take place at 801 University City Blvd #6, Blacksburg, VA, on Wednesday, April 29th at 12pm. Please arrive prior to 12:00pm, as the ribbon will be cut promptly at 12:05. All members are...

The City of Roanoke will hold a public hearing at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in the City Council Chambers (215 Church Ave., 4th floor). The meeting will cover proposed updates to how the city prioritizes and distributes its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

Health officials have confirmed a case of rabies in a fox found near Beechwood Drive and Roberts Road in southwest Roanoke City. The animal was collected on March 21, 2026, and tested positive for rabies.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Nearly three months after a fire at Piccadilly Square in Roanoke, one business has reopened in a different location. Punch Boutique specializes in high-end women’s fashion. The shop was located just two doors down from the worst destruction and lost all its merchandise in the fire.