Unsolved Virginia: Remembering Shannon and Scott Hughes
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A young married Roanoke couple, taken too soon. “She just went missing. We didn’t know where she was,” said Angela Berman, Shannon’s sister. Shannon and Scott Hughes were last reported seen at a Fourth of July party in Montgomery County in 1987. That’s...
Caretaker’s cabin at Fishburn Park granted historical site designation as owners pursue restoration project
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Before long, coffee will be flowing at the caretaker’s cabin at Fishburn Park, injecting a fresh jolt of energy into what’s believed to be the oldest-standing building in the City of Roanoke. “It’s such a unique piece of craftsmanship in our city,” said Keri VanBlaricom, who has owned the...
📅 Celebrate Nowruz in Downtown Roanoke on March 28
Join Local Colors, Blue Ridge Literacy, and the City of Roanoke for a Nowruz (Persian New Year) Celebration on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The event takes place at 706 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011.
Child care chain closing at end of May
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - A child care chain with locations in Salem and Botetourt County has announced all three locations will close. Mini-World Child Care Centers, with two locations in Salem and one in Botetourt, will close as of May 29, 2026, according to owners Dianne and Keith Bradshaw. Stay...
1 displaced following Roanoke fire, cause under investigation
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — One person was displaced Friday following a house fire in Roanoke, according to firefighters. At 5:36 p.m., crews with the Roanoke Fire and EMS Department were dispatched to reports of a basement fire in the 4600 block of Hazelridge Road NW. When firefighters arrived, they...
‘No Kings’ protests return Saturday across Southwest and Central Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Cities across the country are rolling out the stage equipment and barricades as they prepare for crowds this weekend for the No Kings rally. More than 3,000 rallies are scheduled across all 50 states, a nationwide show of people planning to take their message to the streets Saturday, March 28,...
You Won’t Believe The World-Record Attraction Hiding In This Virginia Park
Sometimes the biggest surprises come in the most unexpected packages, and Roanoke’s Mill Mountain Star proves that Virginia knows how to think big. This glowing giant has been watching over the Star City for decades, and it’s about time you paid it a visit. Look, I know what...
Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City
A Roanoke City coffee truck operator says residents should petition city council members if they are upset over enforcement of ordinances. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer:. As we have been telling you on WFIR, Roanoke City officials recently cited the Least of These Ministries over operations at its Luck Avenue...
This CRAZY Roanoke, VA Spot Serves Pizza Slices Larger Than Your Head
🕒: Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM; Friday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Benny Marconi’s serves as the oversized heartbeat of the historic district, offering a “Virginia Slice” experience that has local foodies completely hooked. Fans from Old Southwest and South Roanoke swarm...
Pinpoint Weather: Cold front to bring rain, gusty winds
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Scattered showers will return to the region to end the work week as a cold front drops in from the north tomorrow. Rain will begin in the morning for the Highlands before sliding south during the day bringing the bulk of the rain during the afternoon and evening hours. Rain totals […]
