Furry Friends: Wonder Woman would make a wonderful companion
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—Each week, WFXR News highlights adoptable pets filling up animal shelters across Southwest and Central Virginia. This week, on Tuesday, November 18, Stephanie Wright with the Franklin County Animal Shelter brought Wonder Woman to Furry Friends! Wonder Woman and her puppies were brought to the...
Curbing the Hazardous Habit: The Perils of Discarding Cigarettes from Car Windows
In a recent social media post, concerns were raised about the dangerous and irresponsible behavior of motorists who discard cigarette butts from their car windows. The post, originating from a concerned citizen, highlighted the observation of three separate incidents in a single day where drivers were seen flicking...
Who Qualifies as a Child at Berglund?
A query has been raised regarding the age limit that qualifies for a child ticket at Berglund for the Nutcracker show. The confusion arises from the lack of clear information on the age bracket that is considered a child for ticketing purposes. The ticket prices for children are known to be less than those for...
Dining Disasters: A Guide to Avoidable Eateries
In a recent social media thread, users were asked to recommend expensive, poor-quality restaurants, presumably to suggest to an adversary. The responses ranged from specific restaurant names to general commentary on the local dining scene. The restaurants mentioned were not lauded for their quality or value, but...
A cool and clear start to the workweek
ROANOKE, Va. – It has been a beautiful but chilly morning today! We are starting off in the 30s and 40s today, but a quick warm-up is on deck thanks to abundant sunshine. 10 to 10 forecast today shows temperatures back in the mid-50s by this afternoon! This is still a few degrees cooler than our average of 59...
Roanoke gas prices up nearly 3 cents per gallon
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Average gasoline prices in Roanoke rose 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.82 per gallon Monday, November 17, 2025, according to Gasbuddy’s survey of 155 stations in Roanoke. Gas prices in the Star City are unchanged compared to a month ago and...
Inflation hits holiday meals; grocery bundles save little
ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – Grocery prices are up about three percent year over year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meaning holiday meals will cost more for many families. “This is a moment where people are not only buying their regular meals, but they’re also buying a much bigger grocery bundle than what...
Pinpoint Weather: Colder temperatures tonight, rain returns later
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Low temperatures tonight will get cold behind yesterday’s cold front as they drop into the 20s and 30s. Winds will still be a bit breezy to make it feel colder. High pressure will be settling in overhead which will promote dry conditions with sunny skies for Monday. High temperatures will be...
Virginia Western and Total Action for Progress (TAP) Join Together to Offer Nurse Aide...
For many, this training will be low to no cost, leading to an in-demand career in healthcare. Virginia Western Community College and Total Action for Progress (TAP) are pleased to announce an opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals in Roanoke with a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program at the Roanoke...
Franklin County Parks & Recreation Honored with Two Awards at State Conference
At the 72nd Annual Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS) Conference in Roanoke, more than 400 participants from across Virginia attended. The event included an awards ceremony for individuals, departments, and organizations in parks and recreation.

















