The Exchange Music Hall Presents: Umphrey’s McGee July 17
Roanoke, VA – April 2, 2026 — Roanoke, Va.’s new, premier venue, The Exchange Music Hall, located at 201 S. Jefferson Street, welcomes Umphrey’s McGee on Friday, July 17, 2026, presented by Across-the-Way Productions as a special stop on the genre-defying band’s Summer 2026 Tour.
On-the-Rise Class of 2026 revealed for FloydFest 26~Daydream (July 22-26, 2026)
CHECK, VA – April 2, 2026 — Today, Across-the-Way Productions, Inc. and Blue Cow Arts Foundation, Inc. announce the award-winning festival’s On-the-Rise Competition Class of 2026, a quintessential cornerstone of the FloydFest brand, which fosters emerging talent by giving the next generation of up-and-coming...
Tiny meteorologist, big dreams: A star in the making visits WSLS
There was a lot of excitement in the 10 News studio on Thursday, and for a very good reason! We had a special visitor: Phoebe, our favorite amateur meteorologist. Phoebe has been sending in her own forecasts through Pin It during major weather events, including Hurricane Helene, and she is truly a ray of sunshine....
Collinsville man arrested in Roanoke armed robbery
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A 22-year-old man from Collinsville was arrested Thursday in connection to an armed robbery at a Roanoke Southwest gas station, according to the Roanoke Police Department. Ryan Charles Huntress was arrested April 2, 2026 by the United States Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Task Force; he...
Man hospitalized after Roanoke shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man was hospitalized after a shooting Friday, April 3, according to Roanoke Police. Police say they responded at 9:25 p.m. to a report of a shooting on the 2700 block of Massachusetts Ave NW, where a man was found in the street with serious gunshot wound injuries.
Three Star Defensive Lineman Brock Frisby Becomes Hokies Second Commitment In 2027 Class
Virginia Tech is working hard on building one of the ACC's best recruiting classes and they got better today. Three star defensive lineman Brock Frisby, a 6'3
Pinpoint Weather: Warm Saturday, cooler and wet Sunday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — One more warm day is expected on Saturday before temperatures drop for Sunday and into the first half of next week. Temperatures on Saturday morning will start in the 50s and 60s, before rising into the upper 70s and lower 80s in the afternoon. Showers and storms are possible on Saturday, […]
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Roanoke — Furniture, Piano & More
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Here are a few free items available right now around Roanoke and nearby areas. From sturdy furniture to a working washer, these finds could be just what you need.
Big Ol’Fish: April 3, 2026
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — WFXR’s George Noloff enjoys everything outdoors. So, when he sees other people having a blast on the water, he wants them to share their photos of Big Ol’Fish! If you have a photo or video of your Big Ol’ Fish, share them with George and he’ll put them on the air Friday […]
New businesses breathe life into downtown Roanoke amid storefront closures
ROANOKE, Va. – Spring’s arrival is drawing more people to downtown Roanoke, and a wave of new businesses is giving them fresh reasons to stay — even as the area continues to feel the sting of recent closures. Over the past year, downtown Roanoke has lost several...

















