Roanoke VA

MONETA, Va. (WFXR) Despite recent periods of rain, water levels at Smith Mountain Lake remain several feet below full pond. That’s one of the main reasons why Pirate Days moved to the landlocked location of Wind Vineyards. “We’re on short notice this year, and we’re scrambling, but just like PJ (Nagel) said, the show m

Events Happening in the Roanoke Area (July 15h - July 22nd) We scoured community calendars, city listings, downtown postings, and regional event pages so you didn’t have to. From a national cycling championship and civic meetings to concerts, theater, festivals, and after-dark trail walks, here’s what’s happening in Ro

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – Rockbridge County is getting a new YMCA. After years in the same location, the Y is moving to a new space. And five years down the road – if all goes according to plan, the community will have an even bigger YMCA. People have...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Franklin County residents are demanding more transparency from local leaders over a potential data center project known as “Project Flash,” though county officials say no formal plans have been presented or approved. Concerns about possible data center development were raised during Tuesday night

Mountain Valley Pipeline is urging federal regulators to continue reviewing its proposed Swann Compressor Station in Montgomery County after Virginia halted processing of the project’s state air permit. (The Center Square) – Mountain Valley Pipeline is urging federal regulators to continue reviewing its proposed Swann

BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech’s major momentum in athletics hiring and fundraising continues with the addition of Brad Bell as Executive Associate Athletics Director of Advancement and Executive Director of the Hokie Club. Bell has served the past five years as associate athletic director for major gifts for the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—Each week, WFXR News highlights adoptable pets filling up animal shelters across Southwest and Central Virginia. On Tuesday, July 14, Julie Rickmond with the Roanoke Valley SPCA brought Beamer to the WFXR News studio. Beamer is a 2-year-old dog who’s full of personality! This sweet boy has never met

Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities of Moneta, Huddleston, Goodview, Hardy, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney, Penhook and Union Hall. Submit a brief paragraph about your event

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Deputies were involved in a police chase and apprehended a Rocky Mount man with the help of the Office’s K9 Monday evening, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, 38-year-old Ricky Lee Dawson was arrested and charged with multiple felonies...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - With back-to-school just weeks away, health officials are urging families not to wait until the last minute for required shots and school physicals. The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District said appointments are already filling up and if kids aren’t up to date, they could be delayed from sta