Freedom Festival kicks off 4th of July weekend in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Independence Day may be on Friday, but Roanoke kicked off the weekend on Thursday with the Freedom Festival at River’s Edge Park. The event is put on by the Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department, and attendees get through the gate free of charge. “As Parks and Rec, we run a service, […]
Carilion Clinic launches public phase of $100 million campaign to transform cancer care in...
ROANOKE, Va. – Carilion Clinic announced the beginning of the public phase of its “Reaching Far, Caring Close” campaign, an effort to raise $100 million to support the construction of the new Carilion Taubman Cancer Center. Carilion made the announcement during the City of Roanoke’s annual Freedom...
Virginia officials provide simple water safety tips for a safe and fun summer
ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – Since Memorial Day, five children under the age of five have drowned in pools across Virginia. According to Sharon Ortiz-Garcia, senior epidemiologist for the West Piedmont Health District, the biggest misconception is that a drowning child will make noise. “It can happen in seconds, and it is...
‘The Brothers Young’ join WFXR to share some bluegrass tunes
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Blane and Ayden Young, ‘The Brothers Young’ band joined WFXR News to share some bluegrass tunes. The brothers say they were born into bluegrass music from their grandfather. Ayden shared their grandfather gave them all of his blue grass albums, and they listen to it all the time. Ayden said, “We...
No-wake zones implemented for SML fireworks celebrations
MONETA, Va. (WDBJ) - Smith Mountain Lake can be the perfect spot to enjoy Fourth of July celebrations, but boaters are encouraged to go slow as the SML Association Water Safety Council and local law enforcement agencies establish no-wake zones to increase safety. The boundaries of the no-wake zones will...
Bedford Regional Water Authority continues search for leak, urges residents to conserve water
BEDFORD, Va. – Bedford Regional Water Authority crews are still searching for an active water leak in and around the Town of Bedford. Despite ongoing efforts, the leak has not yet been found. Residents are asked to keep an eye out for signs of a leak, such as water...
Recent testing shows improved water quality at Smith Mountain Lake
FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA (WFXR) – This is the third test conducted this summer by the Smith Mountain Lake Association’s water quality monitoring program, which consists of 50 volunteers who visited more than 80 locations across the lake. There, they test for three things: water clarity, chlorophyll, and phosphorus levels....
Roanoke gas station lowers price for 4th of July
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Some people in Roanoke got a big discount on gas Friday. The Circle K on Orange Avenue was selling fuel for $1.77 in honor of the 4th of July, with lots of drivers lining up to take advantage. “The driving reason for us doing the gas...
Sirens and Salutes honoring first responders this 4th of July with free lunch
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Sirens and Salutes, a non-profit in our area, is honoring our first responders this 4th of July holiday. From 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on July 4th, first responders can get free lunch provided by S&S at three locations: At each location, a representative from S&S will be there to give […]
Vehicle fire cleared on I-81N in Montgomery County
UPDATE: 12:46 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting the vehicle fire has been cleared. Motorists can expect traffic to return to normal. – MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting a vehicle fire on Interstate 81 north at...