Salvation Army New River Valley spreading holiday cheer with food bag giveaway
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR) Many people across Virginia have the food they need for a holiday dinner, but others are not as lucky. The Salvation Army New River Valley is stepping in to help folks in need of something to eat with its weekly food bag giveaway. It remained open on Wednesday, so anyone can enjoy […]
‘Sirens and Salutes’ hands out presents to local veterans
DALEVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — At Melrose Towers in Roanoke and the Carrington Place in Daleville, 39 veterans received everything on their Christmas wish list, courtesy of local non-profit Sirens & Salutes and its founder Bill Price. “They really don’t want much,” said Price, who has made this a yearly Christmas Eve...
Blacksburg councilman convicted of fraud charges resigns
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Blacksburg councilman, Liam Watson, who was convicted of fraud charges resigned on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, according to a resignation letter received by WDBJ7. The resignation letter addressed to the clerk of Blacksburg, Lorraine Spaulding, it reads:. “Madam Clerk,. “I am heartbroken by...
Shoppers head downtown for last minute holiday shopping
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - There’s nothing like the rush to get everything ready for Christmas morning, some people finishing their shopping less than 24 hours before the big day. “The push for time was tight, but the sales were good. It was fairly easy,” one shopper said. “It wasn’t...
NORAD tracks Santa’s journey as last-minute shoppers rush stores on Christmas Eve
The countdown to Christmas is on, and the holiday rush is in full swing. From last-minute shoppers scrambling for gifts to Santa Claus himself, everyone is on the move this Christmas Eve. While shoppers race from store to store hunting for final surprises, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or...
One injured in Bedford County auto collision
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - One person was injured after a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of Forest Rd. and Graves Mill Rd. on Wednesday, according to the Forest Fire Department. On December 24, 2025, first responders were dispatched to a report of an auto collision in the...
Virginia family suing KLM after flight was allegedly ‘infested’ with bedbugs: ‘Itchy welts, lesions...
A Virginia family said they were left covered in “itchy welts, lesions and rashes” after taking an international flight operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines that was allegedly “infested” with bed bugs, according to a new lawsuit. Romulo Albuquerque and his wife sued both KLM and air travel partner Delta Air Lines...
The Massive Antique Store In Virginia With Countless Treasures Locals Keep Talking About
You know that feeling when you discover something so incredible you can’t believe it’s been hiding in plain sight all along?. That’s exactly what happens when you first walk through the doors of Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke, Virginia – a wonderland so vast and extraordinary that calling it an “antique store” feels...
Gas Prices Drop in Roanoke, Easing Holiday Travel Costs for Drivers
ROANOKE, Va. – Gas prices in Roanoke, Virginia, have dropped significantly this week, providing relief to drivers at the pump. Prices have fallen by four cents to an average of $2.65 per gallon, with local prices ranging from $2.29 to $2.99. John Villegas, who traveled from Texas, said, “Drive...
Police searching for stolen vehicle in Virginia
VIRGINIA — The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle reported stolen from the Forest area. According to the sheriff’s office, a silver 2016 Chevrolet 1500 Crew Cab was stolen during the early morning hours of Wednesday. The vehicle is registered in Virginia and bears...

















