Roanoke VA

FRANKLIN CO., Va. – As winter approaches, the community in Southwest Virginia is coming together to ensure everyone stays safe and warm during the cold months. Redwood United Methodist Church has partnered with Callaway Church of God to open a warming center in Franklin County. This center provides a safe, warm place...

McAfee Knob in Virginia draws families who want time together to feel effortless, not forced, and somehow the trail delivers exactly that. Voices soften as the forest opens around you, and small moments start to carry a lot of meaning without anyone trying to make them special. The climb sets...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)-The Roanoke Police Department is reporting a heavy police presence Monday in the 700 block of Harrison Avenue NW. According to the brief media release, officers are assisting other law enforcement agencies with a barricaded suspect. No other details are known at this time. WFXR News has a crew at...

ROANOKE, Va. – Friendship Health and Rehab North and Friendship Health and Rehab South have been honored as two of America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 by Newsweek. The recognition highlights facilities across the country that deliver outstanding care, exceptional resident satisfaction and strong reputational standing....

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man who pleaded guilty to murdering a Roanoke woman has been sentenced to life in prison. Kurt Davis, 34, was sentenced December 1, 2025 for the February killing of 80-year-old Susan Williams. Williams, a former longtime Executive Director of the Local Office on Aging, was...

Rescue Mission of Roanoke celebrates 20th Annual Drumstick Dash. Runners in Roanoke participate in this morning's 20th Annual Drumstick Dash on Thanksgiving 2025. Three wanted suspects were arrested in Bassett, VA, after sheriff's deputies from the Henry County Sheriff's Office obtained a search warrant at a home in...

K&W Cafeteria closed all locations effective immediately on December 1, 2025, ending an 88-year run that made the chain a beloved institution across the South. The sudden closure affects all restaurants including the Hershberger Road location in Roanoke, Virginia, leaving employees without jobs and loyal customers...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Winter Weather Advisory. The advisory covers areas along and west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is in effect from 7 PM Monday, December 1, 2025, through 12 PM Tuesday. Freezing rain is expected mainly between 10 PM and 11 AM. Ice accumulations are forecast to...

BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - At the heart of Gross’ Orchard in Bedford is a strong family bond. Even if you’ve never met a member of the family, all you have to do is pause and take a look around the country store. The pictures displayed along the walls bring you into their family history that’s woven into the business you...

As the Roanoke City Council finalizes its legislative agenda to send off to the General Assembly for its 2026 session, the proposed casino and entertainment district announced last month will be one of the city’s biggest priorities, the mayor said — despite some disagreement among members of the council’s legislative...