Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke City Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office announced Friday that Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Jason D. Morgan had been selected by the Virginia General Assembly as General District Judge for the 23rd Judicial District. Morgan will fill the position for a term beginning in Nov....

BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – Just after 1:30 a.m. on the morning of March 13, firefighters with the Bedford Fire Department (BFD), Forest Fire Department (FFD), and Brookville-Timberlake Volunteer Fire Department joined forces to tackle a garage fire on Colby Dr. The fire Chief from FFD arrived to see a...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke gun shop owner says sales of semi-automatic firearms are surging as customers rush to buy, before an expected assault firearms ban takes effect. The bill, which could ban the sale of assault firearms, is on Gov. Spanberger’s desk. If signed, selling or transferring semi-automatic...

BEDFORD, Va. – A man was arrested and a woman was rescued following an abduction and assault in Bedford, Bedford Police Department said. BPD said they responded to a disturbance at Raintree Village Apartments on Thursday around 8:05 p.m. The Bedford County Emergency Communications received a call from a resident who...

Virginia Tech is likely not in the tournament, but several games are worth monitoring just in case.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival, along with the Corned Beef and Co. Celtic Celebration, will be held Saturday, March 14, in downtown Roanoke beginning at 10 a.m. The Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. The parade...

(WFXR) – Soon enough, St. Patrick’s Day will fill city streets with the lucky color green and four-leaved clovers. The holiday is quickly coming around, and there are plenty of events around our area to explore and celebrate!. Roanoke Valley:. Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade:. The...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Spring time is here and what better way to celebrate than with fresh treats from your local bakery?. Halwa won Best Bakery in Blacksburg for 2025 and 2026. Owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe Karmen George joined us to showcase a little of what they have...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A severe case of COVID-19 or the flu could raise the risk of developing lung cancer, according to a new study from the University of Virginia. Researchers found that after a severe case of COVID-19 or influenza, the lungs are left in an inflamed state that makes it easier for tumors to grow —...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The 2026 NRV Home Expo takes place March 21-22 at the Christiansburg Recreation Center. The LEGO Home Building Contest is making a return. For more infotmation on the NRV Home Builders Association.