Pinpoint Weather: Showers and storms return
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Showers and storms will return to the region starting on Friday as humidity builds in, meeting up with the heat, which is expected to continue. Rain could begin in the mountains around midday Friday, continuing into the afternoon and evening. Widespread severe weather is not expected.
Mead-tasting room opens in Downtown Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - In downtown Roanoke Thursday morning, Atheling Meadworks celebrated the opening of its mead-tasting room with a ribbon-cutting. The tasting room has been designed with a boutique atmosphere. Owner Steve Ausband says he’s excited to see how people in the area respond to their drinks. “I...
Two DC men charged after stealing from Silver Spring store, police say
Two men from the District are in custody after their burglary attempt was interrupted, police in Montgomery County detailed.
Spanberger proposes extra time on evictions and to decrease homelessness
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – One of the issues in this year’s gubernatorial race is the lack of affordable housing in the commonwealth to meet the demand. Abigail Spanberger released a housing plan a housing plan in which she believes will decrease the rate of homelessness and evictions by increasing the time that landlords...
Southwest Virginia Weather Today: Strong Storms Expected by Noon Friday — Heavy Rain Could...
Blacksburg, VA – Heavy rain and possible flooding could hit parts of southwest Virginia starting midday Friday, with storms threatening travel along U.S. 460 and I-81 through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, thunderstorms are expected between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday, with an...
Pain clinic physician sentenced for ‘pill mill’
Duane Dixon, a former Roanoke, Va., physician, was sentenced to 40 months in prison for healthcare fraud and illegal opioid prescribing, the Justice Department said in a June 11 news release. What happened?. Mr. Dixon pleaded guilty in 2023 to distributing opioids without medical purpose and ignoring fraud at...
Mill Mountain Zoo is asking you to help name its brand-new sloth!
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Mill Mountain Zoo has welcomed its newest resident: a two-toed sloth, and they are asking for your help in choosing his name. The sloth has been in the zoo’s care for about a month, building up his relationships with the zookeepers and just celebrating his 1st birthday. The zoo says he […]
Police Investigate Apparent Child Abduction Attempt
More clouds head our way with an increasing chance of storms this weekend.
Five hospitalized in Bedford crash, firefighters say
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Five people were hospitalized after a crash in Bedford on Tuesday, according to firefighters. Around 1:00 p.m., the Bedford Fire Department received a call that one of their own was involved in a crash on Forest Road. Crews responded immediately, getting there in five minutes.
Investigation leads to seizure of drugs, firearms and U.S. currency
On May 30, 2025, the Virginia State Police James River Regional Drug Task Force along with the assistance of The Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, and the Virginia State Police Special Operations Division, executed a criminal search warrant in the 2400 block of Broadway Avenue SW in Roanoke.
