Roanoke VA

VINTON, Va. (WFXR) – The Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is holding the first night of the 2025 Mingle in the Market Concert Series on Saturday, June 28. The event will be at the Vinton Farmers Market located at 204 W Lee Avenue, and there will be live music, food trucks, and beverages. Gates […]

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Area Ministries (RAM) House plans to open its new Jain Care Center in 10 months, marking a significant expansion of services for those in need. “This isn’t just about a building, this is about what the future RAM House is going to do to take people off the streets,” said RAM House Executive...

There is a problem with pollinators. Their numbers are declining, especially various species of bees. But, you could help to solve that problem, and the answer could be growing in your own backyard.

As extreme heat grips Roanoke this week, emergency rooms across Virginia are reporting a sharp rise in heat-related illnesses. Local residents say they’re doing their best to stay cool, but for many, the conditions are unbearable. “I just walked to the store. It’s burning up out here,” said Jeffrey...

Roanoke, Virginia – Damaging winds could sweep through parts of southwest Virginia tonight as isolated severe thunderstorms develop between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m., mainly west of Highway 220. According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, a narrow corridor including Roanoke, Wytheville, Bluefield, and Boone lies...

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...

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,

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...

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...

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 […]