Roanoke VA

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – Operation “DISS-rupt” is coming to a road near you, sponsored by Virginia State Police (VSP)!. VSP says this is a traffic enforcement and educational safety initiative put in place because of the warming temperatures and “Virginians deciding to finally venture out.” State Police in the Salem,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Eighteen dogs were seized on a commercial property Tuesday, February 3 after a report of animal neglect in January, according to Roanoke Police. Wednesday, January 21, officers responded to the 3500 block of Birchwood Street NE for the report of animal neglect after a delivery driver observed...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - After two interim appointments were made to replace vacant seats, Blacksburg finally has a full town council. Joel Goodhart and Andrew Kassoff are joining the ranks on Blacksburg Town Council, the two members serving in the same capacity but coming from very different backgrounds. Goodhart...

Roanoke might just be the best-kept secret in Virginia for retirees and anyone looking to stretch their dollars without sacrificing quality of life. Nestled in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, this vibrant city offers a cost of living that won’t drain your wallet, charming neighborhoods that feel like home, and...

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – A boil water advisory is in effect for customers in the Bonbrook and Claybrook Road area of Rocky Mount, according to officials. Officials say that customers in the area should boil tap water before drinking or using it for food preparation. The notice applies only to the Boonsbrook Road and...

Roanoke City Public Schools will hold a virtual town hall meeting Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to talk about potential cuts school officials are considering due to budget constraints. At a virtual school board workshop meeting Jan. 27, Kathleen Jackson, chief financial officer with RCPS, shared a presentation...

Conversations about the future use of Evans Spring, the largest piece of undeveloped land in Roanoke, are now happening on an official level. The 150-acre site, featuring natural wetlands, sits across Interstate 581 from Valley View Mall. The property abuts neighbors who live in Roanoke’s Melrose-Rugby, Fairland and...

An area distillery is throwing its support behind legislation in the General Assembly that would change how these businesses can sell to customers. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer. Lawmakers in the General Assembly could soon vote on legislation that would allow employees or anyone else associated with a Virginia...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The city of Roanoke received $75,000 from an anonymous casino operator last week for its continued efforts to bring a casino to the Berglund Center. This is despite legislative opposition that appears to have stalled the project for the year. The payment, received on January 27,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Talk about snail mail! A Roanoke couple gathered their daily mail to find a letter that was already opened. Not only was it already opened- it was 40 years late and addressed to a different sender. This unexpected blast from the past prompted questions about...