Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Hope Center on 11th Street is one of several Roanoke locations opening its doors as a cooling center. “We are actually a resilience center, which means that our goal here is in the community where we will be a need for the community,” Hope Center executive director Darlene Lewis said. […]

"When the officer got out here, he wasn’t sure what it was either."

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Neighbors in Blacksburg are racing to save a small, privately-owned park before part of the property goes to auction later this month. Harvey Lee Price Park — known for its creek, trails and a historic homestead — sits on more than 23 acres and is a popular spot for families looking for a slice

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 […]

SALEM, Va. – Salem Officials announced Friday that the Salem Fair will open at 4 p.m. instead of noon on Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, due to extreme heat. Officials say that the carnival ride promotion of $25 that was valid between the hours of noon and 5 p.m. on Saturday will now be sold between the hours of

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Heat and humidity will return to the region on Saturday. An Extreme Heat warning is in effect for central Virginia and Southside. For the Roanoke Valley into Henry and Patrick Counties, a Heat Advisory is in effect. Heat index values will range from 100 to 110 during the afternoon. As hot […]

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke County Fire & Rescue crews are fighting a brush fire Friday in the Havens Wildlife Management area of Fort Lewis. The County said at 3 p.m. no structures are threatened. About ten acres have burned as of 3 p.m., producing heavy smoke in a...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Franklin County’s Fourth of July festivities kicked off at the Rocky Mount Independence Day festival with music, food, fireworks, prizes and a competition that’s become a signature part of the celebration: the annual mullet contest. The Independence Day festival drew contestants of...

ROANOKE, Va. – As families across Roanoke search for early learning options, the Kirk Family YMCA is expanding its childcare offerings with a new preschool program aimed at helping three-year-olds build foundational skills before entering kindergarten. The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is launching a new Early Learning

Virginia regulators have put the brakes on efforts by Mountain Valley Pipeline to build a natural gas compressor station in Montgomery County. The MVP Boost project has been paused, but the company says they hope it can be resurrected. Currently, the federal government is reviewing MVP’s application to move more...