Roanoke VA

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – A last-minute idea quickly became the New River Valley’s newest community celebration, as organizer Leslie Young pulled together food trucks, artisans and local makers in Christiansburg in just a matter of weeks. Young stepped in after another festival planned for Uptown Christiansburg was cancele

A 71-page complaint filed by three Franklin County residents accuses the county’s top appointed and elected officials of steering budget and data center business out of public view — and the question of whether any of it broke the law is now in the hands of a prosecutor from outside the county.

"We're excited for people to try things they haven't tried before," said Stefano's Bakery co-owner and manager Danny Castro. A new bakery offering Italian and European pastries, along with a coffee and espresso bar, has opened in the Westlake area. Stefano's Bakery bakes up a variety of single-serving desserts costing.

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — An early morning fire at a Walmart in Roanoke is under investigation, according to firefighters. Crews with the Roanoke Fire & EMS Department were dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 4800 block of Valley View Blvd NW at 2:41 a.m. First...

Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth is defending the department's use of Flock license plate reading cameras, detailing oversight measures designed to prevent misuse as residents and city council members push back on the surveillance technology. The scrutiny follows a separate, troubled rollout of Flock gunshot detectors

ROAONKE, Va. (WFXR)- A retail shop that offers jobs to people with developmental disabilities is hosting “It’s Christmas in July” on Saturday, July 25. Holiday items will be 50 percent off. The store is giving away a free bookbag with the purchase of any new children’s book. Santa will be there as well for storytelling

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – National Night Out, an evening of connection between law enforcement and the community, is coming to neighborhoods across Roanoke on Tuesday, August 4. Attendees can meet law enforcement personnel and enjoy family-friendly activities, the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office says. Events will be held at

How many chips can you eat before your entrée arrives? At this Virginia favorite, the honest answer is usually all of them, plus half the queso you claimed you were sharing. Salem families have returned here for generations because dinner stays simple and satisfying. You open the menu, spot enchiladas under mole, and f

FLOYD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) — A metal sign built by a Roanoke artist is drawing attention from festival-goers at FloydFest this year. Tay Whiteside, owner of LiftArc Studios, created the piece after FloydFest approached his studio about building a custom art installation using reclaimed metal already on site. “They...

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 […]