Fire department responds after carbon monoxide leak at Bedford retirement home
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - First responders helped residents at a Bedford retirement home following a carbon monoxide leak on December 17, 2025. Wednesday afternoon, the Bedford Fire Department responded to the Spring Oak at Bedford-The Elks Home, after a carbon monoxide alarm went off. First responders confirmed high...
Grant will expand milk dispenser program in Virginia schools
Homestead Creamery in Franklin County delivers milk directly to 30 schools and universities utilizing the dispensers. The Virginia State Dairymen’s Association has received a $115,000 grant to expand the use of bulk milk dispensers in school cafeterias across the commonwealth. The grant was made possible by the Van...
ROA announces new direct flight to DFW
ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – Roanoke-Blacksburg airport unveiled a cowboy boot Thursday. A Texas-sized symbol for its newest nonstop flight. “And no, it’s not Nashville,” said Mike Stewart, executive director at ROA. The direct route will take passengers from Roanoke straight to Dallas-Fort Worth through American...
American Airlines adds nonstop flight from Roanoke to Dallas Forth Worth
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Air travelers in the region will have one extra destination to choose from among the nonstop flights at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Beginning June 5, 2026, American Airlines will offer daily service to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. ROA officials say the new direct flight will...
Fired Virginia Tech coach reportedly being hired at Big 12 school
Former Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Chris Marve is reportedly being hired as linebackers coach at Colorado under Deion Sanders.
Family Service of Roanoke Valley to celebrate 125 years in 2026
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Family Service of Roanoke Valley has been serving the community since 1901 ad the Charity Organization Society. Throughout its nearly 125 year history, its main mission is to support individuals and families with mental health and mental wellbeing services. Today Family Service of Roanoke Valley...
Hundreds of bikes gifted for those in need in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – For some of us, a handful of great childhood memories came from riding around on our bikes. One Roanoke resident is donating hundreds of bikes to those in need, so other kids can share the same experience. Nathan Wheat has gathered around 450 bikes to hand...
APCo restoring power to over 50,000 following overnight storms
(WFXR) – Appalachian Power (APCo) customers may be without power following Thursday nights storm that brought heavy rain and strong wind gusts. According to APCo, at 4:00 p.m., around 30,700 customers are without electric service. Damage across the area is widespread, including downed power lines, broken utility...
Roanoke homicides decrease, city still remains among most affected in VA
ROANOKE, Va. – Despite a significant decrease in gun-related homicides, Roanoke remains among Virginia’s most affected cities by gun violence, ranking sixth highest in the state for homicide rates, according to a new report by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission. The city has seen a 28%...
Last-minute shoppers fill Downtown Roanoke as Christmas nears
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - With Christmas less than a week away, Downtown Roanoke shops are feeling the holiday rush. “It’s been busy, busy, busy. The snow didn’t keep anybody away. The cold didn’t keep anybody away. Lots of foot traffic,” said Madi Hill, project manager at chocolatepaper.
