Ageless instructor in his fifth decade of teaching ballroom dancing
It’s a Monday night at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Roanoke. And Mohammed Taher is working with one of his regular students, “Okay, we’re waltzing! Remember, the waltz has the rise and fall… You want to make sure that you fall through the knees and ankles… …and keep your chest up.”
Roanoke City Council to vote in coming weeks on new school funding policy, in...
The Roanoke City Council will likely vote shortly after New Year’s on a new school funding policy, continuing an effort by the city to rein in the schools’ spending as it grapples with its own shortfalls. The ongoing changes — this would be the third in two years...
Downtown Roanoke’s Fork in the Market hopes to reopen this week after June fire
ROANOKE, Va. – The Fork in the Market in downtown Roanoke could soon be firing up the grills and cranking up the music again as it hopes to reopen this week. This comes after the restaurant temporarily closed in June 2025 after a fire. A Star City favorite, the...
Winter storm disrupts power and roads in Roanoke
ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – Wet, heavy snow fell across the region Monday, and Appalachian Power says this type of winter weather can cause major problems. “Any type of snow or ice storm can have an effect on the power. Anything from fallen trees and broken branches to heavy, wet snow can bring some lines down,” […]
One lane now open after Route 460 crash
(WSET) — US-460 Eastbound has one lane open after a crash closed both lanes Tuesday morning. US-460 E was completely stopped as of a little past 6 a.m., when ABC13 arrived on scene. This was right past the New London Tech Disc Golf Course and before Owen's Market. ABC13...
UPDATE: 3″ to 5″ snow totals are expected for many across Central Virginia
(WSET) — The ABC13 weather team has updated "The Snow Map." Based on trends, they have upped totals in Central Virginia, and also added another swath of colors. They decided to raise snow totals to 3" to 5" as the snow could be falling for 10-12 hours at your location.
Early snowstorm in Roanoke leads to slick roads, fire safety reminders
ROANOKE, Va. – Snow has been falling all of Monday in Roanoke city, marking an early start to winter weather this December. This snowfall already surpasses the total snow Roanoke has seen in December since 2018, and it’s only the eighth day of the month. The early snow has caught the attention of many residents.
Dec. 8: Additional closings and delays
(WFXR)- Here you will find additional closing in delays that are not included on our Closings and Delays portal.BLACKSBURG CAMPBELL COUNTY DANVILLE FRANKLIN COUNTY HENRY COUNTY LEXINGTON LYNCHBURG ROANOKE CITY ROANOKE COUNTY ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY SALEM TOWN OF VINTON Tuesday, December 9 Closings
Neighbors concerned about speeding on Mountain Pass Road
TROUTVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - In Botetourt County, people living on Mountain Pass Road in Troutville are worried about drivers speeding, which they say is a major safety concern that happens all too often. Mountain Pass has many hills, sharp turns, and narrow shoulders, making the road particularly dangerous when drivers...
Two people dead following vehicle crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Two people died Friday evening in a single-vehicle crash on Stewartsville Road in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police. Troopers say the crash happened around 7:21 p.m. near Afton Meadow Road. A pickup truck traveling east on Stewartsville Road ran off the right side of the roadway and struck...
