Roanoke VA

BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – The town of Bedford officially honored those from the community who fought in the Vietnam War Saturday morning with the unveiling of the highly anticipated Bedford Vietnam Veterans War Memorial in front of the Bedford County Courthouse. A Vietnam-era veteran from Bedford himself, the memorial’s...

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ROANOKE, Va. – After a chilly start to the day, we’ll progressively warm up in the afternoon hours of Monday. On Monday, temperatures will climb into the upper 50s to low 60s throughout the area with plenty of sunshine. As we get into the late evening and overnight...

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Police Department has earned its 10th accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, otherwise known as CALEA. CALEA is recognized as the international gold standard for public safety agencies. The Roanoke Police Department also received the Training...

Attention foodies! Roanoke’s Mama Jean’s Barbeque is ready to serve up some of its Southern barbecue from a brick-and-mortar location. The popular barbecue joint soft-opened its new building at 3404 Brandon Ave on Sunday. Previously operating from a food truck and trailer, Mama Jean’s upgraded location will feature...

BEDFORD, Va. – A new memorial in Downtown Bedford honors those who fought in the war in Vietnam. Three black granite pieces have been unveiled in the town. The middle piece lists the names of 13 service members from Bedford County who died in the war, while the other pieces feature iconic imagery - including the...

Every weekend, the community of Roanoke has the opportunity to discover hidden treasures and support local vendors at two flea markets. Located behind Fort Knox and the adjacent strip mall, these markets offer a wide variety of items at affordable prices. The markets are open until around 3 pm every Saturday and...

A local cook is about to start a new job and is in search of the best place to purchase non-slip black work shoes suitable for kitchen use. This query was posted on social media, sparking a discussion among users who shared their experiences and recommendations on where to find the best non-slip work shoes.

THAXTON, Va. (WFXR) – The Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire this weekend that left residents displaced and took the lives of several pets. According to the department’s Facebook, on Saturday, November 22, Bedford Communications alerted of a house fire on Rolling Meadows Drive...

In the quest for the perfect sandwich bread, a social media user has sparked a lively discussion. They are seeking a bakery that offers bread with a fine, even crumb, a good crust, and a texture that is firm but not dry. They are open to suggestions from farmer's market vendors as well.