Roanoke VA

Miss America Abbie Stockard, Miss Virginia Carlehr Swanson, and Miss Virginia’s Teen Cassidy Lee stopped by the WFIR studio today. They shared what these titles mean to them, what drives their service work, and why the Miss Virginia competition in Roanoke this weekend is more than just crowns and sashes. Here’s our...

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Botetourt County Sheriff's Office responded to a call early Wednesday morning on High Ridge Circle. A man had dialed 911, confessing to the operator that he had just killed his father. Upon arrival, deputies found 23-year-old Liam Gerald McCaul outside the residence, armed...

Muggy conditions continue with afternoon storms. Dangerous heat and humidity continue with more numerous storms.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two brothers are on board with their mission to preserve history. With a passion for trains, they decided to pick up the tools and get to work on the Queen of Steam. While it is unclear exactly when the Norfolk & Western J Class No. 611...

VIRGINIA — The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man believed to be involved in a series of car break-ins in the Forest area. On Friday, June 27, the Sheriff’s Office shared surveillance images of the suspect on social media and urged anyone with information to come...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Awful Arthur’s Seafood Restaurant announced Tuesday that it is closing its downtown Roanoke location. Sunday will be the final day of operation, concluding more than three decades as downtown Roanoke’s premier seafood spot. “The time is right,” said co-owner Todd Lancaster, who has run the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke’s airwaves wouldn’t have been the same without him. Legendary radio DJ Herm Reavis has passed away at the age of 92. The Galax native began his career in radio in the early 1940s. He eventually became a DJ at Roanoke’s WRIS-AM in 1953, achieving success hosting “Squirm with Herm”. As...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new generation of men and women is joining some of Roanoke’s bravest. Thursday morning at the Berglund Center, Roanoke Fire-EMS celebrated the graduation of 16 firefighters from recruit to probationary. After 25 weeks of hard work in training, they finally recieved their badges and some got...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office asked drivers not to travel Thursday evening during a storm. The county, plus Pulaski County and the city of Radford, was part of a severe weather warning with no specific timetable expected for it to expire. The National Weather...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County Fire and Rescue and Roanoke County Police Department are advising drivers to avoid the 1500 block of Mountain Heights Drive. They say a vehicle ran into a power pole there. The pole and the power lines are in the roadway. Appalachian Power has been notified. No injuries were...