Roanoke gas prices up slightly over the last week; national average projected to fall
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/Gas Buddy Release) - Average gasoline prices in Roanoke have risen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.04 per gallon as of June 30, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 155 stations in Roanoke. Prices in Roanoke are 15.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and 18.7 cents per...
Blacksburg has a new Chief of Police in town with some big plans
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - As former Chief of Police Todd Brewster retires from Blacksburg after nearly 30 years with the department, the town is welcoming a new Chief to BPD. Chief John Clair will be taking command of the Police Department starting July 1st. He’s no stranger to Southwest Virginia and said he’s humbled...
One person injured after boating incident at Smith Mountain Lake Sunday
BEDFORD, Va. – The Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire and Rescue team responded to a boating incident that injured one Sunday, according to officials. The department said the incident occurred in the Paradise Lane area of Union Hall, a center console boat had hit a dock, with one jet ski taking on water.
Lanes reopen on I-81N at mile marker 140 in Roanoke County
UPDATE 2:26 P.M. ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting that the disabled tractor trailer has been cleared. Interstate 81 at mile marker 140 is cleared. Motorists should expect traffic to move accordingly. – ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of...
Pinpoint Weather: Storms again tomorrow; drier weather to end the week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Humid conditions continue tonight with low temperatures ranging from the mid 60s to lower 70s with some patchy fog possible overnight, especially in areas that received rain today. Tomorrow will again be very warm with highs ranging from the lower 80s to lower 90s. High humidity present will...
Search warrant leads to narcotics and weapons seizure in Boones Mill
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the Special Investigations Division of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (SERT), executed a search warrant at a residence on Paradise Acres Drive in Boones Mill. The operation was the result of a multi-month investigation...
A Pattern Change Is Coming Soon…
ROANOKE, Va. – ROANOKE, Va. – Today’s high temperatures return to the 80s and 90s as partly cloudy skies build in. The overall setup for the day brings moisture into the region which will spark showers and storms this afternoon. There is a level 1/5 marginal risk...
Google Buys Land for New Data Center in Western Virginia
June 30, 2025 – Another data center is coming to Virginia, courtesy of Google. Local officials announced Tuesday that the tech giant dropped $14 million for a 312 acre parcel of land in Botetourt County, located just north of Roanoke in the western part of the state. Google also committed to spend an additional $4...
Newly Crowned Miss Virginia Moves to Roanoke with a Mission
ROANOKE, Va. – Madison Whitbeck, the newly crowned Miss Virginia 2025, may be from Leesburg, but just days after earning the crown, she is officially calling Roanoke home. For Whitbeck, the move is off to a promising start. “It’s only been 36 hours with the title, and the people...
Multiple people displaced after fire in NE Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Fire and EMS responded to the 3000 block of Collingwood Street Northeast around 7:12 a.m. for a reported fire on June 29. When crews arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the home and began to control the flames. (Photo Credit: Roanoke Fire and EMS) According to officials, no...
