Residents displaced, cat dead after Roanoke apartment fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Residents are displaced and a cat is dead after an apartment fire Saturday, June 7, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS. Roanoke Fire-EMS responded at 3:28 p.m. to reports of a structure fire on the 2300 block of Longview Ave SW. Crews arrived to a residence with multiple apartments and reported smoke...
Stormy Sunday on the Way
Roanoke, VA – Well, once again, we have a chance for rain today along with some pretty warm weather as moisture flows behind a warm front approaching the region. There is a potential for severe thunderstorms developing later on in the afternoon and evening. Some of these storms could be particularly nasty with...
Virginia Weather Alert: Monday Thunderstorms May Bring Damaging Winds by 2 p.m.
Blacksburg, Virginia – Damaging winds and downpours could slam into parts of southwest Virginia Monday afternoon, prompting a summer weather alert across Blacksburg and surrounding counties. According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible after 2 p.m....
Bedford County Sheriff’s Office seeks public help in locating stolen pick-up truck
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A pickup truck in Bedford County has been reported as stolen. According to the Bedford County Sheriff's Office, the truck was reported stolen from the 1800 block of Everett Road, and deputies believe it was stolen sometime between 9:00 p.m. on Saturday to 4:00 a.m. on Sunday.
VHSL Class 3 and 4 track meet results
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Schools across the region dominated in day two of the VHSL Class 3 & 4 state track meet in Lynchburg. In the class 4 girls mile, heat two showcase three young talented student-athletes of Blacksburg who all place in the top 12. Both freshmen Lola Olsen and Ruthie Delapp took second […]
Lynchburg Hillcats rally in 8th to defeat Salem, 10-5
SALEM, Va. (WSET) — Facing a 5-4 deficit in the 8th inning, the Lynchburg Hillcats rallied with 6 unanswered runs to close out a come from behind 10-5 win over the Salem Red Sox. The win moves Lynchburg (34-22) within one game of first place of Carolina, who dropped...
20K for the Greenway brings outdoor fun to families and bicyclists alike
ROANOKE, Va. – Cardinal Bicycle sponsored the 20K for the Greenway race on Saturday morning, an event designed to get men, women, and children outside and enjoying the area. The 20K bike ride is similar to a 5k run, making it more accessible to all cyclists. Having it take place on the Greenway allowed bicyclists to...
Fifth annual Roanoke Regional Tennis Hall of Fame held at Hunting Hills Country Club
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Fifth annual Roanoke Regional Tennis Hall of Fame was held over at Hunting Hills Country Club. Four inductees heard their names called Saturday afternoon. The event began with Kim Murray receiving the Richard Joachim D.D.S., Sportsmanship Award, followed by this year’s 2025 Hall of Fame...
Virginia Tech Plans Nikki Giovanni Tribute
A celebration of the life and works of Nikki Giovanni will take place Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Virginia Tech. The special event will feature award-winning authors Kwame Alexander and Renee Watson, who will present an “afternoon of poetry, performance and celebration of a life of beauty and power,” according to a VT...
WSLS Shred draws crowds to Berglund Center
ROANOKE, Va. – One vehicle at a time, three bags at a time, people disposed of documents at Saturday’s WSLS Shred event at the Berglund Center in Roanoke. “It’s an easy place to get to, you can take all your papers at one time and you can get it done. It doesn’t get any easier,” said Les Miller, who stopped by the...
