Franklin County reelects incumbents in contested board of supervisors races
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors will have only one new face after residents reelected incumbents Mike Carter and Nick Mitchell for the two contested seats. For the third supervisor seat on the ballot, in the Boone District, J. Mike Meredith ran unopposed for his first term. Carter led challenger...
Bedford Police Department arrests man accused of crime involving minor
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Bedford County man has been arrested for “using electronic communications to facilitate a meeting with children under the age of 15,” according to the Bedford Police Department. Officers arrested 35-year-old William Phillips of Bedford County Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Phillips faces...
Enhanced police presence at Cave Spring High after threat, investigation ongoing
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A threat at Cave Spring High School caused a heavy police presence and a lockdown, according to officials. Roanoke County officials stated that the threat was reported just before 2 p.m., prompting the school to lock down while police responded and secured the building. According to officials,...
This Virginia Diner’s Meatloaf Has Been The Same Recipe Since 1963
In downtown Roanoke, Virginia, The Hatch stands as a modern-meets-classic diner where one dish has become legendary: its meatloaf. Locals say the loaf has remained unchanged since 1963, giving it a storied place in the area’s comfort-food landscape. Walking into The Hatch, you’re greeted by a welcoming brick façade,...
Threat call leads to lockdown at Cave Spring High School
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A lockdown is over after a threat called in to Cave Spring High School was determined not to be credible, according to Roanoke County Police. Police say the threat was called in shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday, leading to the brief lockdown. There will be...
Roanoke intersection closed to motorists after motorcycle-minivan accident
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and a minivan at the intersection of 8th Street and Elm Avenue Southeast. According to officials, the crash occurred on Wednesday, November 5, at 5:23 p.m. and has resulted in the closure of the intersection. Officers...
Local agencies provide assistance during government shutdown
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - We are now 36 days into the government shutdown, making this the longest in modern history. We checked in with local agencies to see how they’re holding up. In a time of uncertainty, Feeding Southwest Virginia is helping families keep food on the table. CEO...
Emerson Creek Pottery to host annual holiday market
Emerson Creek Pottery, a family-owned and operated business proudly creating internationally recognized pottery since 1977, is excited to announce its annual Holiday Market & Pottery Outlet Sale, happening on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (with the Pottery Outlet Sale continuing until 4 p.m.)....
VDOT asks for feedback about potential improvements to Electric Road
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is asking for public feedback on a study alternative that would potentially improve Route 419 (Electric Ave.) between Starkey Rd. and Springwood Park Dr. VDOT explained the study would review ways the road can renovated to bring improvement...
Veteran event planned at D-Day Memorial
The National D-Day Memorial will host its annual Veterans Day observance ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. at the Memorial in Bedford. Veterans in attendance will be recognized during the ceremony. Memorial admission on November 11 will be free until noon for the public and free all day for all veterans....
