Roanoke VA

Roanoke’s quest for a casino is unfolding in a different way than any of the other Virginia cities that have been authorized to have casinos. In each of those six other communities (Petersburg replaced Richmond, so only five are currently authorized), local legislators backed the proposal. In Roanoke, all...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - New River Community Services has continued to expand its ongoing “HOPE” campaign with a new podcast. “Voices of Hope” was launched last October, and has new episodes every two weeks. Each episode explores the themes of hope and wellness and every level: individual,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Many of us try and do all the right things to live a healthy lifestyle - but many of us are dealing with real, chronic underlining issues that make that really hard to achieve. Headaches and migraines can cause debilitating pain that can make just every...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Kid’s Castoffs, a local business providing gently worn clothing for kids, stops by 7@four to talk about what drives its mission. Austin Dillon, owner of Kid’s Castoffs, grew up in Rocky Mount and now uses his platform to give back to those in need.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - **UPDATED**. Due to the State of Emergency, the Bacon Brothers’ performance scheduled for Saturday, January 24 at the Academy Center of the Arts is now postponed until Friday, October 9. If you want to head out this weekend, you can experience something truly entertaining in...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: The crash has been cleared and the road is back open, according to Roanoke PD. ORIGINAL STORY: The southbound lanes in the 4300 block of Franklin Road SW/Route 220 in Roanoke are closed due to a crash involving a tractor trailer and tanker truck, according to Roanoke Police.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Residents of the City of Roanoke that live in alleys and usually get their garbage collected on Mondays and Tuesdays are being asked to place their carts outside by 7a.m. on Saturday (Jan. 24). This strategy’s goal is to avoid trash pileups during the winter storm. Crews will collect trash along...

A significant winter storm system is expected to impact our region from January 24–28, 2026. Local emergency management officials urge residents to prepare immediately before conditions deteriorate. Stay Informed. All localities strongly encourage residents to monitor official social media channels for real-time...

(WFXR) The WFXR Pinpoint Weather team is continuing to track a huge winter storm bearing down on the commonwealth. The coming wintry mess and falling temperatures are prompting several organizations to open as warming shelters throughout the weekend. Belmont Presbyterian Church in Southeast Roanoke, which served as a...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — After more than five decades, the building the Presbyterian Community Center started in on the corner of 13th and Jamison has come down, paving the way for a new era for the organization. “Once we are complete with the construction clients will check in here to get our services and find […]