Roanoke VA

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- A new county administrator has been selected to succeed outgoing administrator Christopher Whitlow, who recently announced his retirement. Current deputy county administrator, Steven Sandy, will take over the role, effective February 1, 2026, according to the Franklin County Board of...

In a quest to find a place to rave, a social media user recently took to the internet to inquire about any rave-hosting locations in Roanoke or its surrounding areas. The user's query sparked a lively discussion as other netizens chimed in with their suggestions and shared their own experiences.

(WFXR)- WFXR’s George Noloff enjoys everything outdoors. So, when he sees other people having a blast on the water, he’s got to share the love for Big Ol’Fish!. If you’d like to see your Big Ol’Fish pictures or videos on air, send them over to George at [email protected].

In a recent social media thread, wrestling enthusiasts have been sharing their passion for the sport, particularly professional wrestling. The thread, which was initiated by a user who recently moved to Roanoke, was an open invitation for fellow fans to connect and possibly watch live events together. The user, a...

BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - A crowd filled Main Street in Bedford on Saturday morning as the community came together to dedicate a new Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a project nearly two decades in the making and one that many say carries decades of grief, love, and healing. The memorial honors the...

ROANOKE, Va. – On Saturday, both the Roanoke Police Department and the Roanoke Sheriff’s Office held separate events aimed at feeding those in need. Roanoke City Police teamed up with the Society of St. Andrew to host a “Potato Drop,” giving away hundreds of bags of potatoes to any family who showed up at the...

A concerned citizen recently took to social media to voice their worries about a potentially abandoned dog. The individual expressed their suspicion that the occupants of a nearby house had moved out, leaving their pet behind. The house appeared empty with no visible signs of activity, and the distressed sounds of a...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Pumpkins for Pigs is a Virginia-based nonprofit that offers an alternative to throwing away your pumpkins and other holiday decorations. According to officials, Pumpkins for Pigs aims to reduce food waste in our communities by diverting viable foodstuffs, including pumpkins, to farms, animal...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Downtown Roanoke has said goodbye to several small business staples over the past two years. In 2024, restaurant favorites Cabo Fish Taco and Leonore Restaurant either closed up shop or moved out of downtown. In June, Awful Arthur’s Seafood followed suit, closing its downtown Roanoke location,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The chance for showers will continue on Saturday. Rain will be off-and-on throughout the day. Precipitation will end from west to east during the afternoon. Rainfall through Saturday will be in the quarter- to half-inch range. Temperatures will get warmer ahead of a cold front,...