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Deer crashes into Roanoke sports store

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - An unexpected visitor took a jog through a Roanoke sports store this week. It was an “oh deer” moment for the owner and staff at RunAbout Sports Roanoke. The business says they were in the middle of staff training when the deer ran hard...
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Awful Arthur’s closes Downtown Roanoke location

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Awful Arthur’s is closing its Downtown Roanoke location Sunday, June 29. This location has been operating for 30 years. The restaurant released the following statement on Facebook,
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Agape Center celebrates successful golf tournament after unexpected delay

The Agape Center in Moneta hosted its annual charity golf tournament on June 14th at Copper Cove Golf Club in Hardy. Originally slated for May 17th, the tournament was postponed after a fire disrupted operations at Copper Cove Golf Club in Hardy. While the damage was extensive, and the setup a bit different from...
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Drivers urged to plan alternate routes as Apperson Drive bridge construction begins

SALEM, Va. – Heads up, drivers! The first phase of the Apperson Drive Bridge Replacement Project kicks off on Tuesday, June 24, and you’re urged to plan alternate routes if you can. The Apperson Drive Bridge is the heavily traveled bridge that’s right at the intersection of Route...
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Join the Roanoke River Floatilla event for a weekend of fun on water

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke River Annual Floatilla’s is back, and returning to the weekend. This year the event will be on Sunday, July 6 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The start of Floatilla’s will begin at Roanoke Mountain Adventures and will end at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery and Side Stage. The event […]
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6-24-2025 Tuesday Afternoon Weather Update

Dangerous heat and humidity continues across the region.
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Several Virginia companies and localities helping people stay cool during heat wave

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The first heat wave of the summer has made things uncomfortable outdoors throughout the commonwealth. In response, several places are serving as cooling centers throughout the week, including Belmont Presbyterian Church in Southeast Roanoke. The cooling center is open all week from 9 a.m. to 5...
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RAM House 2.0 renovations underway to aid people in the Roanoke community

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Big changes are coming to the RAM House 2.0, which was formally known as the Jane Care Center at 824 Campbell Avenue Southwest. The opening is right around the corner and Executive Director of Roanoke Area Ministries, Melissa Woodson, said, “We are hoping that we can get mental health care for […]
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Officials in Salem warns the public about text message scam

SALEM, Va. (WSET) — Officials are warning the public about a text message scam. The City of Salem, Virginia Police Department, posted a scam alert for the public in reference to a text message. Officials said if you receive a text message similar to the one shown in their...
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Who Owns Buried Treasure? What Happens After the Shovel Strikes Gold

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