FBI returns to Taylor Mountain property tied to decades-old Bedford County case
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Federal investigators are once again working at a Bedford County property that has been linked to multiple high-profile cases dating back decades. The FBI was back Tuesday at a home on the 3400 block of Taylor Mountain Road. WDBJ7 saw investigators working near the front of the property, and saw t
Roanoke Sheriff’s Office plans outreach event for residents facing housing insecurity
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is inviting residents experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity to a community outreach event to connect them with essential resources and support services. Officers are hosting this quarterly event from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at Elmwood P
Supporters lined the roads for processional honoring Deputy Logan Utt
More than a hundred emergency service vehicles drove from Roanoke to Mt. Airy on the afternoon of Monday June 1, as part of a funeral procession that included a hearse carrying the body of Deputy Logan Utt. The processional included motorcycles, ambulances, firetrucks and many, many police cruisers all with lights flas
Virginia Tech fans should not ignore the fleecing Virginia just pulled on Penn State
Penn State lost a Class of 2027 four-star cornerback commit, Semajay Robinson to Tony Elliott and Virginia.
Toebean Cat Cafe temporarily closed after break-in, vandalism
ROANOKE, Va. – The Toebean Cat Cafe, located in downtown Roanoke, was forced to close for the day after a break-in. According to a Facebook post, the business was vandalized Monday night with someone allegedly cutting electrical wires. The A.C in the building was damaged and is no longer...
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones emphasizes collaboration
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia’s attorney general made a stop in the Roanoke Valley Tuesday and sat down with WDBJ7 to talk about the first six months on the job. Attorney General Jay Jones said he is proud of the momentum his office is building, which includes a push to get illegal vapes out of convenience stores and
Orphaned bobcat kittens arrive at SWVA Wildlife Center after mother hit, killed by vehicle
Roanoke – Two orphaned bobcat kittens have found refuge at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke after their mother was hit and killed by a vehicle in Russell County. The two female kittens were found beside their deceased mother on the side of the road and were transported...
Pirate Days 2026 moving to new landlocked location
MONETA, Va. (WFXR) – The Smith Mountain Lake community is preparing for the 13th Pirate Days celebration. For the past five years, Goodhue Boat Company Blackwater has hosted Pirate Days, but this time, the festivities are moving to land. "Due to changing conditions at our old venue with the...
Rocky Forge Wind farm to wrap construction by end of 2026, bringing jobs and...
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The commonwealth's first land-based wind farm is expected to bring jobs and money to Botetourt County. The $300 million Rocky Forge Wind project is going on a private farm in Botetourt County. It's been in the works for more than a decade. The developer,...
Pinpoint Weather: Increasing heat ahead, daily rain chances
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Southwest and Central Virginia can anticipate a slight cooldown on Tuesday. Hot and humid conditions are expected for the second half of the week, with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms. More clouds and cooler conditions are expected on Tuesday, with highs in the 70s and lower 80s. Drizzl

















