Roanoke VA

For most sons of famous coaches, the shadow is long. But for Ryan Day’s son, RJ, that shadow is now attracting attention from one of his father’s former conference rivals, setting the stage for a potential recruiting battle with a twist. After securing offers from multiple Division 1 programs, RJ Day is seeing...

ROANOKE, Va. – Many states have imposed bans on menthol-flavored cigarettes, but some flavoring products have populated the market, allowing both sellers and consumers to skirt around flavoring bans. Carol Bovo, a postdoctoral researcher with Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has expressed...

ROANOKE, Va. – We started this morning off seeing temperatures in the low to mid 50s, but will quickly warm up. By noon, temperatures will have already stretched into the upper 70s. Those temperatures will keep climbing into the 80s today. With this, come regions could see new record...

Through 31 games, the Hokies are 27-4, and, per usual, are rolling.

Montgomery County’s retail scene is buzzing this month, with several stores hiring friendly faces to join their teams. Whether you’re after flexible hours or a full-time role, there’s something here for you.

RONAOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- One person has died following a house fire in Vinton. According to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue, crews were called out to the residence, located in the 600 block of E. Augusta Avenue, at 2:55 p.m. on Sunday, March 21. Heavy smoke and fire were coming from the residence when crews […]

Roanoke, Va. – A combination of heat, dry air, and steady wind could allow fires to ignite and spread rapidly across southwest Virginia within hours Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, relative humidity will drop between 20 and 30 percent while southwest winds gust near 20 mph through 7...

Today will feature a mix of sun and clouds, with a light breeze. Our high temperature will soar well into the 80s which may break some records later today. Here are the record highs for this date. A front will push through the region Sunday night increasing the chances for...

Southern rock fans can catch Molly Hatchet live at the Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount on Friday, April 3, 2026. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $55 for Regular Reserved and $76 for Premium Reserved seats, while VIP tables have already sold out. The venue is located at 450...

Celebrate spring and community at the 71st Annual Vinton Dogwood Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10AM to 4PM in Downtown Vinton. Admission is free. The festival will feature craft and food vendors, live entertainment, a kids’ area, petting zoo, and the Dogwood Stroll Walking Parade at 2PM, showcasing local...