Roanoke VA

ROANOKE CO., Va. – The 22nd Annual Roanoke County Christmas Tree Lighting kept up the tradition of holiday cheer in Roanoke County. The 30-foot tree - which is the largest tree the county has had to date - shined bright on Monday afternoon as hundreds of people gathered to see the lights.

It’s Giving Tuesday, a special day dedicated to supporting nonprofits everywhere. WSLS is excited to partner with the team behind “BUZZ,” a public television series that highlights nonprofit organizations across Southwest Virginia. Michael Hemphill, the creator, host, and producer of BUZZ, stopped by the WSLS morning...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A new MRI scanner at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery is changing the way people in the New River Valley can get a scan done. Leaders gathered at the imaging center for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the new machine. The reason they’re celebrating is the 1.5T MRI scanner is more than just...

Scammers are targeting grieving families in Southwest Virginia by impersonating funeral home directors and demanding additional payments for pre-arranged services. At least three funeral homes have reported that their customers received fraudulent calls from scammers claiming to be funeral home representatives. The...

In the era of digital communication, scams have become increasingly prevalent and sophisticated. A recent incident has been reported on social media where a scammer is impersonating an employee from the Simpsons funeral home. The scammer is allegedly calling people and demanding payment over the phone. This incident...

Also this month, Layla answers a reader question about good places to pick up a salad. Welcome to our food column, Corner Booth, where each month Layla Khoury-Hanold will guide us through what’s happening in Roanoke’s food scene. We’ll feature restaurant openings and closings, changes in cuisine concepts or...

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Multiple dead vultures were found Tuesday, December 2, according to Rocky Mount officials. Numerous state and local agencies including Rocky Mount Police and Fire, Franklin County Public Safety, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and Virginia Department of Health (VDH) are on...

SALEM, Va. – Law enforcement is searching for a woman involved in an assault incident that occurred in Salem on Nov. 16, Salem Police Department said. SPD said they are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a woman who was involved in an assault that took place on the 1500 block of East Main Street on...

A wintry mix is expected to return to southwest Virginia Monday night and Tuesday, with freezing rain posing the biggest risk to cars and power lines. According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, ice will be the primary worry, especially in regions along and west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where larger...

ROANOKE Va. (WFXR)- Life Ring Foundation gifted Carilion Children’s Hematology and Oncology programs $1.25 million, surpassing its original pledge. Life Ring’s Fighting Kids Cancer campaign, a five year initiative, was launched in 2023, with an original pledge of $2 million. Now, the campaign has expanded its pledge...