Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Museum of Transportation and AARP Virginia are teaming up this Saturday to celebrate Grandparents Day. On Saturday, August 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., AARP Virginia and the Virginia Museum of Transportation are inviting grandparents, grandchildren, and everyone in between to...

ROANOKE, Va. – Looking to add to your family by four paws? Meet Dozer, a German Shepherd/ Pitbull mix with a heart full of love and an even bigger love for belly rubs!. This boy is 3 1/2 years-old and has been at Angels of Assisi for nearly 450 days. Dozer is extremely playful and affectionate, and loves his toys,...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Franklin County firefighters are asking the community for support after one of their own recently had open-heart surgery. 17-year-old Jonn Poland, a volunteer firefighter with Boones Mill Volunteer Fire/EMS, is reportedly facing a very difficult road after recently having open heart...

Roanoke, Va. As AARP Virginia’s southwest region volunteers joined the many statewide and national celebrations marking Social Security’s 90th anniversary, speeches commending the program’s importance to generations of Americans were accompanied by concerns about its future. Recent projections show the Social...

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – Imagine living in a shipping container, but instead of packing peanuts, there’s air conditioning, sunlight, and sleek furniture. “It’s pretty spacious from what I thought it would be. I mean, I can lie back and kick my feet. I can sit up, so it’s pretty good for me,” said Cole Mendoza, […]

As many kids head back to the classroom and families get back into routine, George’s Flowers is looking to spread a bit of positivity. On Wednesday, George’s Flowers will be giving out free roses, while supplies last, to parents, teachers or those who just need a bit of a pick-me-up.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - If you’re a first-time homebuyer or a family looking to swap your home for something bigger and you feel like you just can’t afford it, you’re not alone. Housing costs are a problem nationwide, and the Roanoke Valley is no longer an exception.

Blacksburg, Va. – Residents across southwest Virginia face stormy conditions through Thursday night as a cold front pushes into the region, bringing repeated rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service warns that slow-moving storms, especially in the mountains, could lead to localized...

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ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Police Department’s Operations and Crime Control Center has a new home and new tools. “We started in a very small room in the downstairs of our police department,” said Deputy Chief of Operations Adam Puckett. The center, also known as ROC3, is a central hub for intelligence, technology,...