Roanoke VA

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A young Franklin County firefighter is finally home after a lengthy hospital stay for open heart surgery. After over three weeks in the hospital, John Poland is finally home. The 17-year-old volunteer firefighter is now recovering and eager to get back to helping his...

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — A man wanted for second-degree murder in Roanoke was arrested in Illinois on Monday, according to police. The Roanoke Police Department had issued an arrest warrant for second-degree murder for 20-year-old Gilberto Hernandez Rodriguez, of Roanoke, following a fatal bar fight early Sunday...

Prostate Cancer Survivors Encourage Men to Get Tested and Join Support Group. Girl Scouts Host Second Annual Mental Health Summit in Roanoke. Roanoke County Public Schools to Hold Education Meeting on Students' Mental Health. Updated: Sep. 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM EDT.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- As of 11:50 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 511 Virginia is reporting the section of Skinnell Mill Road in Bedford County, that was closed following a vehicle crash, has now reopened. — BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Drivers along a section of Skinnell Mill Road in Bedford County can expect...

SALEM, Va. (WSET) — The Salem community is mourning the loss of a beloved former teacher. Salem City Schools took to Facebook on Monday, announcing the passing of Dawn Farrell, a former East Salem Elementary School teacher. According to family, Farrell died on Thursday, September 4, after a 27-month...

Girl Scouts Host Second Annual Mental Health Summit in Roanoke. Roanoke Valley Shows Support for Teen Battling Bone Cancer.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A 16-year-old who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, followed by probation, according to online court records. Daydrian Martin pleaded to the murder of 15-year-old Isaac Cunningham, which took place in June 2024 on Ferncliff Avenue. In court...

A festival in Roanoke that has seen growing popularity within the last few years is kicking off again later this month, however a few changes will take place. WFIR’s Conner Arthur has that story:

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Least of These Ministries (TLOT), a local non-profit serving hundreds in the homeless population throughout the Roanoke Valley, says they are in urgent need of volunteers. Just this year alone, the ministry has helped to provide 6,607 meals, 4,503 pantry items, 2,530 hot showers, and 1,047...

Angels of Assisi's new location will host 40 kennels, multiple meet-and-greet areas, a "cat condo," room for grooming and more. Angels of Assisi, in partnership with Banfield Pet Hospital, invites the community to the Pet Health Fair on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Berglund Center.