Quick response limits damage in Stewartsville brush fire
STEWARTSVILLE Va. (WFXR) – On Wednesday at 7:12 a.m., Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire that threatened a residential structure. Crews responded to the fire in the 18000 block of Stewartsville Rd. Upon arrival, responding units identified a small grass fire that extended...
Franklin County CTE Center crosses major hurdle towards getting built
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) High schoolers in Franklin County will soon have another option after graduation to pursue careers. After a special Rocky Mount Town Council meeting Monday night, the council unanimously approved a special use permit to build a $5 million multipurpose facility at the old Mod-U-Kraf site....
WATCH: Championship Stampede Rodeo returns for 58th year to Salem
SALEM, Va. – Known as one of Southwest Virginia’s favorite family-friendly events, the Salem Championship Stampede Rodeo is almost back for its 58th year!. The Salem Civic Center is being transformed into a rodeo arena, with staff working all week laying down dirt to prepare the venue. Kevin...
Prior EMS certifications help Va. FD reach full staffing
ROANOKE, Va. — Eight new firefighters are joining Roanoke fire stations across the city in 2026 after graduating Wednesday from an abbreviated training program. The new recruits bring Roanoke Fire-EMS up to full staffing just ahead of a wave of retirements expected this year. Roanoke Fire and EMS celebrated...
Bethlehem United Methodist Church joining ‘Rise Against Hunger’; sets goal to prepare 10,000 meals
On Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to noon, Bethlehem United Methodist Church (BUMC) in Moneta will join the national effort 'Rise Against Hunger' and take a day to help feed the hungry. BUMC has set a goal to prepare 10,000 meals and is looking for volunteers and donations to help achieve the mission.
Roanoke Solid Waste Management offers Christmas tree collection
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Roanoke Solid Waste Management is collecting natural Christmas trees through January 29. Residents are asked to remove all lights, ornaments, garland, and tinsel before placing the tree at the curb on their regular collection day. Officials said trees without decorations will be processed as...
HEALTH ALERT: Confirmed case of rabies in Botetourt County
BOTETOURT COUNTY Va. (WFXR) – A skunk was confirmed positive for rabies by the Virginia Department of Health in central Botetourt County. The skunk was collected on January 1, near Loope Lane and Wheatland Road in Buchanan, Va. Virginia Department of Health asks individuals to contact Roanoke City and Allegheny...
Fire breaks out in Roanoke home; victims found, rescued and hospitalized
ROANOKE Va. (WFXR) – On Tuesday morning, Roanoke Fire EMS Department (REMS) was dispatched to the 2600 block of Cedarhurst Ave NW for a reported structure fire. Crews were dispatched at 10:49 a.m. following a 911 call that mentioned victims were likely still inside the home. According to REMS, the arriving crews saw...
“It’s going to be a hole in my heart.” The Gift Niche closing after...
DOWNTOWN ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - After 43 years, a Downtown Roanoke staple is making the difficult decision to close their doors for good. The Gift Niche started with a group of four sorority sisters who turned their love of shopping into the Gift Niche. On February 1, they will be...
Furry Friends: Peaches is sweet as can be!
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, January 6, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) brought Peaches to the WFXR News Studio. One-year-old Peaches is all smiles!...
