Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Weather put a slight damper on the final day of the inaugural Noke Fest, as lightning in the area cleared the stages for several hours on Sunday afternoon. When the skies cleared, the music resumed, putting the finishing touches on a successful first year. Founder Kody Reed is originally from...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: All runways have reopened, according to the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. ORIGINAL STORY: Runway repairs are underway at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, as of Monday afternoon. Several travelers have notified WDBJ7 with concerns about travel delays in Roanoke and connecting...

UNION HALL, Va. (WDBJ) - A major solar energy project is on the table in Franklin County. On Tuesday night, the Franklin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and potentially vote on a special use permit request to allow a solar farm to be built on 109 acres off Jack’s Creek Road in the Union Hall...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A few showers may linger into tonight with warm and muggy conditions as lows only fall into the mid-to-upper 60s under mostly cloudy skies. Some patchy fog will be possible as moisture from rainfall today pools above the surface. Warm and humid tomorrow with high temperatures in the mid 70s to...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - One underwater find by two little girls is another son’s accidentally buried treasure, making a Father’s Day never to be forgotten. “I was thanking everybody there, even the ones that didn’t find it. I was thanking everybody and I was so happy,” said Lawson Wood.

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke seeks lifeguards as summer temperatures rise: Lifeguarding used to be a go-to summer job for teens, but now a national shortage is leaving cities like Roanoke in need of more lifeguards (American Lifeguard Association - Lifeguard Training, Class & Certification). About one in three U.S. public...

When it comes to Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), finding the right gym is crucial for honing your skills, improving fitness, and achieving personal goals. Roanoke, VA, is home to several gyms that cater to both beginners and seasoned fighters. Whether you’re looking to train like a professional or just want a new way to...

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A 16-year-old boy from Lynchburg was arrested, and another suspect is still at large after an attempted traffic stop led to a manhunt, officials say. According to the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was patrolling the Blue Ridge area around 11:45 p.m. when...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (TCN) -- Authorities recently arrested a couple on suspicion of abusing and torturing children. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, on May 29, officials executed a search warrant at a home in the Norris Run area. They were investigating claims of abuse involving several...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Sheetz chain of convenience stores will hold a job fair this week for petroleum truck drivers in the Roanoke area. CLI Transport, the company’s dedicated petroleum carrier, says it has immediate plans to hire drivers, so Sheetz will host a hiring event for prospective drivers Wednesday, June...