Roanoke VA

November 10, 2025 was declared Lost and Found Day by the town of Rocky Mount, VA in an official proclamation. The town is quite close to where the group was officially headquartered in Ferrum, VA, and many of their classic albums from the 1970s were recorded in Rocky Mount. The...

The marker would remember Junius Blair Fishburn, a businessman and philanthropist who donated land that helped establish many of Roanoke's parks, including his namesake, Fishburn Park. The post Roanoke City Council to consider approval of historic marker at Fishburn Mansion, hear presentation on solar panels at...

BOTETOURT/CRAIG COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Two brush fires burning along the Botetourt and Craig County line have been fully contained, according to the US Forest Service. As of Monday, November 17, the Bald Mountain Fire has been contained after growing to about 4,400 acres. The Lignite Fire burned about 180 acres.

ROANOKE, Va. – Saturday was the first Roanoke Velo Swap, a biking gear and equipment exchange put on by Roanoke Star Cycling. Cyclists of all levels were able to buy, sell, or trade bikes, parts, and gear while supporting youth mountain biking in our region. Proceeds from the Swap went to Star Cycling’s Youth...

Texas A&M’s Mike Elko is the latest to receive a big extension. The post Wave of CFB Coaching Moves Point to Busy Hiring Cycle Ahead appeared first on Front Office Sports .

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia’s housing market is showing early signs of stabilizing after several years of limited inventory and intense competition. New statewide data shows nearly 8,800 homes sold in September, an 8.9% increase compared to the same time last year. Active listings also grew to 24,700, up more than...

A recent incident of road rage on Route 24 near Roanoke has sparked a lively discussion on social media. The incident, which occurred last night just before 7pm, involved a driver who was tailgating another vehicle despite having an open lane to pass. The tailgater, driving a truck, was reportedly aggressive and...

ROANOKE, Va. – You’re in for a special holiday treat, if you love Dolly Parton, because her unique adaptation of a classic tale of a Christmas Carol makes its way to Roanoke’s Berglund Center on November 25. Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol features original songs written...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A cold front passes through last night which brought a few showers. Any rain was light and most near and south of US-460 stayed dry. Therefore, the ground conditions are still very dry. Due to strong winds today coupled with a very dry airmass overhead and dry brush/ground fuels, fire...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Blacksburg mayoral candidate Pete Macedo says he is pursuing a recount in his race against Michael Sutphin. According to the Virginia Department of Elections, Macedo is currently trailing Sutphin by only 18 votes. In a recent Facebook post, Macedo states that, pending certification by the...