WATCH: Roanoke-trained artist shares his role in the movie ‘Sinners.’
ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke native is living a Hollywood dream. Alex Huynh plays the Monkey King in the Oscar-winning film “Sinners.”. Huynh attended Northside High School and trained in martial arts at Shaolin Dragons Martial Arts Academy in Roanoke. That training gave him the foundation to pursue performing,...
Firefighters injured in Roanoke house fire recover, return to duty
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke Fire and EMS Department shared an update on the recovery of four firefighters who were injured while responding to a house fire. On Thursday, Jan. 29, around 10:45 a.m., in the 2700 block of Courtland Road NW, crews responded to reports of a basement fire with people still inside the...
VA250 Mobile Museum headed to Buchanan
BUCHANAN, Va. (WDBJ) - VA250’s Mobile Museum Experience is making a stop in Buchanan this weekend. Saturday, March 28, the public is invited to explore the Mobile Museum’s exhibit, Out of Many, One, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. The experience is a “hands-on, interactive,...
Roanoke proposes $421.5M budget with hiring freeze on 80–95 city positions
ROANOKE CITY, Va. – Roanoke city leaders presented a proposed budget for the next fiscal year that would keep spending balanced, but it would freeze dozens of vacant jobs and leave other positions unfunded. City staff presented Roanoke City Council with a proposed FY2027 budget of $421.5 million Monday...
Three local sites named Virginia landmarks
Virginia has designated three historic sites in the region as state landmarks. Among the seven places recently added to the Virginia Landmarks Register are Montvale High School in Bedford County, the Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Historic District in Lynchburg, and Fishburn Park Keeper’s Cottage in the City of...
Roanoke Police arrest woman in domestic violence homicide case
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke Police department (RPD) arrested a woman for fatally shooting her estranged husband at the start of the month. Alexis Marie Green, 30, of Roanoke was arrested on March 24. RPD says Green has been charged with second-degree murder. According to RPD, the suspect...
Anti-Google Data Center Rally held at Greenfield
On Tuesday, March 24th, a rally was held in front of the Botetourt Center at Greenfield. It was set for 1 PM, an hour before the Botetourt Board of Supervisors Meeting. The rally was organized by the Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance. This alliance is a non-partisan group of SWVA residents...
If You’re Craving A Home Cooked Meal, This Classic Virginia Diner Will Hit The...
Sometimes the best meals aren’t hiding behind velvet ropes or requiring reservations three months in advance. Angelle’s Diner in Troutville, Virginia serves up the kind of comfort food that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with fancy restaurants in the first place. You know that feeling when...
Rabies alert: Positive case found in Roanoke City fox
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Health officials in Roanoke confirm a case of rabies found in a fox. The rabid fox was discovered near Beechwood Dr and Roberts Road in southwestern Roanoke City, according to Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD). The fox was confirmed positive for rabies by the Virginia Department...
Man charged with killing brother after officials identify remains found in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — After officials identified the remains of a man who had been reported missing in Franklin County, they filed murder charges against his brother. According to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, 21-year-old Charles Arthur Smith, Jr. was reported missing after last being seen around...
