Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—Each week, WFXR News highlights adoptable pets filling up animal shelters across Southwest and Central Virginia. On Tuesday, July 14, Julie Rickmond with the Roanoke Valley SPCA brought Beamer to the WFXR News studio. Beamer is a 2-year-old dog who’s full of personality! This sweet boy has never met

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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Deputies were involved in a police chase and apprehended a Rocky Mount man with the help of the Office’s K9 Monday evening, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, 38-year-old Ricky Lee Dawson was arrested and charged with multiple felonies...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - With back-to-school just weeks away, health officials are urging families not to wait until the last minute for required shots and school physicals. The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District said appointments are already filling up and if kids aren’t up to date, they could be delayed from sta

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Repairs have started Tuesday, July 14 after a water main break near Orange Ave, according to the City of Roanoke. One lane has been closed on westbound Orange Avenue between 13th Street and Hollins Road due to a water main break, according to officials. Officials say...

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WSET) — A local business is temporarily closed after crews detected a strong fuel odor while replacing a water main on Tuesday, according to town officials. According to a release from Rocky Mount's assistant town manager, Mark Moore, the town was replacing a water main on...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A rest area on I-81 in Montgomery County is closed due to a hazmat incident, according to Montgomery County Fire-EMS. Fire and EMS crews as well as representatives from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Virginia Department of Transportation, and Virginia State Police are c

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) – Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Rescue responded to a reported 30-foot vessel that had run aground on a shoal with three occupants, but despite a wide-area search with fireboats and drones, no vessel in distress was found. At 9:30 p.m., SML Marine Volunteer Fire Rescue was di

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WFXR) – Josh Grisetti, a Rocky Mount native and bright Broadway performer, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of talent, hard work, and dedication to teaching and mentoring the next generation of performers. Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue said in a statement, “It is with great sadness that we

BEDFORD CO., Va. – Hundreds of Bedford County residents woke up without internet service after their provider, Seiontec Systems, abruptly shut down — leaving homes, small businesses and students scrambling for connectivity. Seiontec ceased operations on July 6, and within hours, county staff were on the phone working..