VSP issues CODI alert for missing Roanoke teen
ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia State Police has issued a CODI alert for a missing Roanoke teen. The Roanoke City Police Department is searching for 15-year-old Isabelle Renee Atkins. Authorities said she was last seen on Wednesday at about 9 p.m. on Dale Avenue Southeast in Roanoke City, wearing a...
LIST: Events honoring Juneteenth in Central, Southwest Virginia
On June 19, countless community members will unite to celebrate and honor the profound historical significance of Juneteenth. While its roots extend back hundreds of years, Juneteenth is recognized as America’s youngest federal holiday, officially designated as such in 2021. In the coming days, people across the...
Stray dog begins training as drug detection K-9 in Middle TN
LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Wilson County Animal Control is highlighting the story of a stray dog that’s now training to become a drug detection K-9. WCAC reports that a once-stray black Labrador retriever is working to become a member of a Virginia law enforcement team. This is made...
Virginia-Bred Foal by American Pharoah Delivered Safely at VA Tech
If you know anything about horse racing you will have heard of American Pharoah, a celebrated and prolific winner of major races, including all three legs of the Triple Crown and the Breeder Cup Classic in 2015. The greatly anticipated arrival of a foal by American Pharoah was tempered by the mare Philanthropic’s...
Celebrate the 4th of July with ‘Freedom Festival’ with fun zones and fireworks
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – With Independence Day around the corner, PLAY Roanoke announced the plans for the annual Freedom Festival on Thursday, July 3. The Freedom Festival will be at River’s Edge Park North along Reserve Avenue and across from Carilion Riverside. This event will include free family-fun activities with...
Boys & Girls Club hosts 4th annual Four on the 4th Run in Vinton
VINTON, Va. (WFXR) – The Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Virginia and the Town of Vinton are partnering for the 14th annual Four on the 4th Race on July 4. The event will start and finish at the Vinton War Memorial and will start at 8 a.m., and participants will run through downtown Vinton. […]
Governor and First Lady Honor National D-Day Memorial with Spirit of Virginia Award
Yesterday, Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin presented the fourth 2025 Spirit of Virginia Award to the National D-Day Memorial Foundation at the Memorial site in Bedford, Virginia. The Foundation was recognized for its efforts in preserving the lessons and legacy of D-Day through educational...
“Put the Phone Down”: YMCA Urges Parents to Not Only Sign Kids Up for...
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Drowning remains one of the leading causes of death for young children, especially those under age four and the YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is urging parents to act. YMCA Aquatics Director Matthew Reedy told 10 News the numbers are hard to ignore. “Death...
Crash on US-220N in Botetourt County causing lane closures now cleared
UPDATE 3:51 P.M. 6/11 BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT reports the crash on US-220N in Botetourt County, causing lane closures, has been cleared. All traffic is now moving normally. – BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting a crash on US-220 North at mile marker 85.6....
Roanoke City Public Schools mourns the loss of Former Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Public Schools is mourning the loss of former Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction and long-time educator Dr. Billy Cannady. The school issued the following statement on Dr. Cannady’s passing:. We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Virginia Superintendent of Public...