Furry Friends: Panda Mae is a big love bug!
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—Each week, WFXR News highlights adoptable pets filling up animal shelters across Southwest and Central Virginia. This week, on Tuesday, May 19, Stephanie Wright with the Franklin County Animal Shelter brought Panda Mae to Furry Friends!. Panda Mae is about one and a half years old and...
LewisGale hosts Mental Health Walk held in Salem Tuesday
SALEM, Va. – LewisGale is doing its part to help raise awareness Tuesday. LewisGale employees and other community partners gathered for a community mental health walk in Salem. Hundreds of people took to the streets for the walk. This year’s theme was “More Good Days, Together”.
Roanoke focus group wraps up Entertainment District talks with Berglund Center in need of...
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) — The Roanoke Entertainment District focus group met for the final time to discuss what comes next for the city’s performance and sports venue, the Berglund Center, as leaders weigh major repairs and long-term plans for the facility. “This should be our line of sight,...
As America Turns 250, Roanoke Valley Reflects on Its Revolutionary Roots
Frontier settlers in Southwest Virginia joined the call for independence. months before the Declaration of Independence was signed. ROANOKE, VA. — As Virginia and the nation prepare to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, historians across the Commonwealth are revisiting the role Southwest Virginia
Drought Relief? It Could Be on the Way.
Roanoke, VA – After weeks of abnormally dry weather, a relatively wet pattern appears to be setting up. High pressure in the Atlantic will continue to funnel moisture into the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, which means we will have plenty of fuel for some showers and storms over the next several days.
Car crash causes power outages for some in Bedford
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Some residents in Bedford are without power on Tuesday after a car crashed into a utility pole, according to Bedford Electric. According to the company, they are working as fast as they can to restore power. The affected areas include:. Court Street. East Depot...
Five displaced by Roanoke house fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Five people are displaced after a house fire Tuesday, May 19, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. Firefighters responded to a house fire on Staunton Ave NW. The fire started in the back left corner of the home, according to firefighters. Firefighters say the fire is under control.
Class of 2027 RB Javian Jones-Priest Commits To Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech lands another four-star commitment. Read more below.
Virginia Tech lands commitment from 4-star running back Javian Jones-Priest
Virginia Tech is rolling on the trail. The Hokies added a commitment from four-star running back Javian Jones-Priest out of Texas on Tuesday. Jones-Priest, the No. 18 RB in the 2027 class by way of Arlington (Texas) Martin High School, selected Virginia Tech over SMU, Oregon, Northwestern, Oklahoma State, Florida, and
Lake & More Weekly Calendar: May 20th – 26th
Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities of Moneta, Huddleston, Goodview, Hardy, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney, Penhook and Union Hall. Submit a brief paragraph about your event

















