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VINTON, Va. – A Vinton gun store says Virginia’s new assault weapons ban has sharply reduced its inventory and sales, even as the law remains tied up in court. The assault weapons ban took effect Wednesday, prohibiting the sale of many semiautomatic firearms and certain firearm accessories that meet the state’s definit

Virginia Tech added another mid-major RHP to the bullpen.

When disasters strike, SERVPRO of Roanoke County works to restore what customers already have before replacing it. “We’re restorers,” said co-owner Kayla Henson. “When a material becomes compromised from water, mold, smoke, or odor, our goal is to try to restore it first instead of replacing it.”

Brian White makes first big hire at Virginia Tech. The Virginia Tech Hokies ended their search for a new athletic director less than two weeks ago, hiring Brian White, formerly the AD at Florida Atlantic University. White, 42, was one of the top young ADs in the country and has spent time at Louisiana Tech, Tulsa, Army

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — The 38th annual Salem Fair began Wednesday, July 1, kicking off another year as the largest gate-free fair in the U.S. At least 250,000 people are expected to make their way through the grounds at some point between July 1 and 12. With dozens of rides, games, food vendors, shows and […]

Virginia is a state that keeps rewarding cyclists the more miles they put in, with a trail network that spans everything from the misty ridgelines of the Blue Ridge to the flat, historic corridors of the coastal plain. Rail trails converted from old railroad beds offer smooth, well-graded routes through...

Plus: A debated request for a dog kennel in Roanoke County is set for a public hearing Tuesday. The post Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Roanoke wins 9th All-America City Award appeared first on Cardinal News .

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – As another stretch of heat settles through our region, local organizations are teaming up to help one of our communities most vulnerable population. “It can be death, people can die of dehydration. I think that people think, oh well, it’s hot. But what they don’t think about is the sunburn, the in

[Christiansburg, VA] July 1, 2026 – Get ready to climb, explore, and make memories! Tickets for Touch-A-Truck NRV go on sale Wednesday, July 1 for one of the New River Valley’s favorite family events. Hosted by the New River Valley Home Builders Association, Touch-A-Truck NRV returns on Saturday,...

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – One of the New River Valley’s favorite family events is making a comeback, allowing children and adults to climb, explore, and make memories at Touch-A-Truck NRV! On August 15, families are invited to explore dozens of construction vehicles, emergency response vehicles, utility trucks and h