Roanoke VA

ROAONKE, Va. (WFXR)- A retail shop that offers jobs to people with developmental disabilities is hosting “It’s Christmas in July” on Saturday, July 25. Holiday items will be 50 percent off. The store is giving away a free bookbag with the purchase of any new children’s book. Santa will be there as well for storytelling

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – National Night Out, an evening of connection between law enforcement and the community, is coming to neighborhoods across Roanoke on Tuesday, August 4. Attendees can meet law enforcement personnel and enjoy family-friendly activities, the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office says. Events will be held at

How many chips can you eat before your entrée arrives? At this Virginia favorite, the honest answer is usually all of them, plus half the queso you claimed you were sharing. Salem families have returned here for generations because dinner stays simple and satisfying. You open the menu, spot enchiladas under mole, and f

FLOYD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) — A metal sign built by a Roanoke artist is drawing attention from festival-goers at FloydFest this year. Tay Whiteside, owner of LiftArc Studios, created the piece after FloydFest approached his studio about building a custom art installation using reclaimed metal already on site. “They...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – WFXR’s George Noleff enjoys everything outdoors. So, when he sees other people having a blast on the water, he wants them to share their photos of Big Ol’Fish! If you have a photo or video of your Big Ol’ Fish, share them with George, and he’ll put them on the air Friday mornings during […]

CHECK, Va. – FloydFest is underway in Check, Virginia, celebrating its 25th year — and its first at a brand-new permanent home. The five-day festival draws thousands of people to Floyd County each year, with more than 100 acts and hundreds of vendors filling the grounds. For Chief...

Our Friday has started out very mild with temperatures only in the 50s, 60s and 70s! This is due to high pressure to our north bringing a northerly breeze and cooler air as a result! Along with a drop in temperatures, our humidity has decreased significantly in the wake of our latest cold front.

Montgomery County appears set to extend its data center moratorium. Why it matters: As AI fuels a data center boom, more residents are pushing back against the hulking, humming* buildings and their local impacts. State of play: Montgomery County's council members will vote Tuesday on an 18-month moratorium on new...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – A group of Franklin County residents has filed a 71-page formal complaint alleging violations of Virginia law by County Administrator Steve Sandy, Board of Supervisors Chair Lorie Smith and Vice Chair Nick Mitchell, escalating tensions over county government and the ongoing debate surrounding pot

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth is emphasizing community trust as the city faces scrutiny over its use of Flock surveillance technology, following the removal of all recently installed gunshot detectors and ongoing concerns about license plate reading cameras. Roanoke City Council approved the in