Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Council announced Tuesday that it had named Dr. Robert Brown as the 2025 Citizen of the Year, recognizing his exemplary service in emergency medicine, unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of Roanoke residents and extraordinary devotion to the city’s underserved communities....

LYNCHBURG Va. (WFXR) – A hit-and-run vehicle incident that occurred on November 28, 2025, has resulted in charges against two individuals. According to the Lynchburg Police Department, one individual is James Prival, 32, of Fayetteville, North Carolina. He has been charged with unlawful wounding and hit-and-run with...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– Trucks loaded with toys were delivered to schools across Bedford County for the sheriff’s department’s annual “Toys for Kids” drive. A record number of children were gifted this year through the help of the community. “When you can share your blessings, and you can help other people....

ROANOKE, Va. – Standing tall once again, the iconic love sign at Hermitage Roanoke tells a story of resilience that reflects the spirit of the entire community. Last year, high winds toppled a tree onto the display, causing significant damage. What began as destruction soon became an opportunity for the community to...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The City of Roanoke is exploring potential zoning changes that aim to limit the number of vape shops in the city. The Roanoke planning staff is currently evaluating a potential ordinance that would restrict the opening of new vape shops by significantly limiting where they can operate.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) Roanoke city leaders made waves across the city two months ago, when they announced the possibility of bringing a casino to the Berglund Center. During Monday’s city council meeting, dozens of residents came for public comment to say no to a casino. “It is bad for those who cannot afford to...

Roanoke is paying a lobbying firm $6,000 a month plus other potential expenses to pursue a casino license for the city — despite opposition that shows no signs of letting up. Two Capitols Consulting’s contract with the city began Sept. 22, about three weeks before city officials announced a...

We’ll see plenty of sunshine across the region as our high temperatures soar back into the mid and upper 40s. A light breeze will stick around through the afternoon. After the early-week deep freeze, upper level flow will become fairly zonal, meaning there won’t be big dips in the jet stream (resulting in cold...

HERNDON, Va. (WDBJ) - 79-year-old Leonard Hugh Thompson of Herndon is missing and he’s believed to be on foot in Roanoke or near Troutville, according to Virginia State Police. Thompson was last reported seen on Monday, December 15, 2025, on Elden St. in Herndon. Thompson is described as a...

Ever had one of those meals that makes you want to stand up and applaud?. That’s what awaits at Coach & Four in Roanoke, Virginia – a steakhouse where time stands still and prime rib reigns supreme. In a world of trendy food fads and restaurants that change...