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Grab the Umbrella this Weekend!

A few showers are still hanging around and will continue off and on for the next few hours. As of now, no thunderstorms are in sight, but a few rumbles of thunder can not be ruled out, as well as some heavier wind gusts with some isolated cells. For the...
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Minnesota Twins Select Former Virginia Tech RHP Brett Renfrow

Brett Renfrow finds his new home with Minnesota after three years at Virginia Tech. Read more below.
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Historic TransAmerica Bicycle Trail Marker erected in Botetourt

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A new Virginia Historical Marker was unveiled along Catawba Road, recognizing Botetourt County’s place on the legendary TransAmerica Bicycle Trail (USBR 76). The marker tells the story of Bikecentennial ’76, the cross-country bicycle ride that celebrated America’s Bicentennial and inspire
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Big Ol’Fish: July 10, 2026

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – WFXR’s George Noleff 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 mornings during […]
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Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office to host National Hot Dog Day

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Grab your plates, Roanokers. The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office will hold its fourth annual National Hot Dog Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 15. The event is free and open to everyone, including local employees, summer camps and day care groups, families and children, community organizations and
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Court Documents reveal new details on police investigation into City Dogs

On July 5th, the Roanoke City Police Department began an investigation into City Dogs Boarding & Playcare, leaving owners scrambling to pick up their dogs and find other places to board them. There have been many questions and not many answers...until now. Court documents recovered by 10 News detail why...
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Summer Restaurant Week returns to Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Is there a restaurant that you have been wanting to try in Blacksburg or Christiansburg? Fortunately, Summer Restaurant Week is back, which means you can find your new favorite place to eat and savor all the flavors of summer. The annual event features participating...
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Storm uproots tree, damages Roanoke couple’s home

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A storm Thursday left one Roanoke couple with an unwelcome surprise just days before their beach vacation. A wind gust caused a large tree in the Robertsons’ backyard to uproot and crash onto their carport and part of their roof. Jennie Robertson said they’d just...
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Search warrant details conditions found at Roanoke dog boarding & daycare facility

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police Department Animal Protection and Services officers responded to City Dogs Boarding and Playcare following reports of animal cruelty, according to a search warrant obtained. The affidavit states an employee told officers about a dog showing signs of heat stroke, including convulsions
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Boones Mill woman faces prison after exploiting veteran in her care

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A local woman is facing prison time after she allegedly neglected a Vietnam War veteran placed in her care and cashed thousands of dollars in his name. That woman is 50-year-old Melissa Diana Simmons of Boones Mill. She pled guilty to forgery of government checks June 23, according to the U.S. […]

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