Salem’s Hanging Rock Tavern announces temporary closure
SALEM, Va. (WFXR)- Hanging Rock Tavern announced its temporary closure, effective immediately, in a social media post on Thursday. The tavern, located on Thompson Memorial Drive, cited “unforeseen circumstances and changes within our partnership” as reasons for making the decision. “We are deeply grateful to our...
Road reopens after Valley Metro bus crash in Roanoke County
UPDATE: 1:18 A.M. (WFXR) – The Roanoke County Police Department is reporting the intersection of Hersberger Road and Bluebell Lane has reopened. Erin Arthur contributed to this story. – ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County Police Department is investigating a single Valley Metro bus crash at the intersection...
The Sirloin Steak At This Unassuming Steakhouse In Virginia Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
There’s a moment when you cut into a perfectly cooked sirloin and realize that everything you thought you knew about steak was just the opening act – The Great 611 Steak Company in Roanoke, Virginia delivers that moment with the confidence of a place that knows exactly what it’s doing and doesn’t need to shout about...
Clear the Shelters | Lainey is a pawsome gal who can communicate with her...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – Need a new cuddle buddy? Lainey’s your girl!. She’s a hound dog with adorable puppy dog eyes that’ll warm your heart. This sweet gal has been at the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center for nearly 170 days and has a heart of gold.
Roanoke plans 13th Annual Labor Day parade recognizing the working class
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The streets of downtown Roanoke will be lined with hundreds of people for the 13th Annual Labor Day parade Saturday. The America Works Committee hosts the parade every year to kick off Labor Day weekend and educate the community about the holiday. “This year, we’re doing...
Strange Days of Roanoke: The Women of Hill Crest Hall
The story below is a preview from our September/October 2025 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. In the 1920s and ’30s, a female dormitory at Viscose was the center of life for hundreds of workers. When American Viscose opened its plant for operations in Southeast...
One person injured following stabbing incident in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A woman was hospitalized after being stabbed early Thursday morning in a domestic incident, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported. Authorities responded around 4:30 a.m. to a home in the 2100 block of Mt. Pleasant Road in Shawsville. Deputies were informed that the victim had been stabbed and...
9 Unassuming Sandwich Shops In Virginia That Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Wondering where to find the best hidden sandwich spots in Virginia?. These 9 local favorites offer incredible flavors and keep residents coming back for more!. 1. Brambleton Deli (Roanoke) This Roanoke treasure has been winning over sandwich lovers for generations. Brambleton Deli occupies a charming stone building...
A new chapter: BiblioPub opens as Roanoke’s first bookstore, café and bar under one...
ROANOKE, Va. – When you’re doing what you love, the rest comes easy. This beautiful truth defines Ellen Seay’s journey, who opened BiblioPub in Roanoke this May. The cafe-bar-bookstore blend is a first of its kind in the Star City, offering community members a chance to unwind with wine (or a coffee, if that’s more...
Franklin County Town Hall meeting to address proposed CTE Center plans and concerns
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Franklin County is hosting a town hall meeting Thursday to give updates about the future of a new Career and Technical Education Center in Rocky Mount. This project has gone back and forth for years between the County Board of Supervisors and the Town of Rocky Mount.
