Local heroes recognized at Celebration of Heroes breakfast
We're once again partnering with the Red Cross in its Celebration of Heroes - recognizing those making an impact in the community. Thursday, heroes...
Bubba’s 33 bringing 200 new jobs to Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - A new restaurant in Roanoke, Bubba's 33, is now hiring for all full and part-time positions and will bring 200...
Youngkin signs legislation allowing college athletes to be compensated
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Thursday morning, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a first-of-its-kind bill that could drastically change college athletics. Virginia is now the first...
Three Bennett’s Wallabies introduced at Mill Mountain Zoo
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - The Mill Mountain Zoo is happy to welcome three Bennett's Wallabies into their new habitat at the zoo. The new...
Pinpoint Weather: Storm chances return on Friday
ROANOKE, Va. ( WFXR ) – Showers and thunderstorms will return to the region on Friday as a cold front moves...
New Valley View restaurant looking to hire 200 people
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new restaurant at the Valley View Mall in Roanoke has announced it's hiring to fill 200 full- and-part-time positions....
“Hustle for the Homeless” 5K is one month away
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - "Hustle for the Homeless" 5K is happening on May 18th, and it is hosted by The Least of These Ministry....
Blacksburg teacher named 2025 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ/VDOE Release) - Candace Nichole Carrier, a career and technical education-agricultural education teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools' Blacksburg High School, has...
Two Central Virginia men charged in case involving marijuana, murder and arson
A federal grand jury in Roanoke has charged a pair of Central Virginia men with federal crimes related to a 2023 drug robbery and...
‘Best mistake’ lands woman $1 million Powerball prize
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WJW) – Miriam Long planned on buying a Mega Millions ticket when the jackpot was $893 million. But when Long...
