Roanoke VA

Melrose Plaza serves as a community center in Northwest Roanoke and includes a wellness center, a full-service grocery store and a museum, among other services. The post Roanoke City Council to receive presentations Monday on newly opened Melrose Plaza and the police department’s Crime Control Center appeared first...

ROANOKE, Va. – Bug Eyed Frank is as silly as his name and guaranteed to keep a smile on your face. RCACP isn’t really sure where the big guy’s name came from, but one thing’s for sure: this 2-year-old Pitbull mix would be the paw-fect addition to your home.

In the charming town of Bedford, Virginia, there exists a culinary landmark so beloved that dessert enthusiasts willingly embark on two-hour drives just for a single slice of its legendary apple pie. Liberty Station, housed in a beautifully restored historic train depot, has quietly built a reputation that extends...

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Barbara Moreno’s life now consists of sitting in a Hemodialysis chair for almost four hours, three days a week, as she waits for a new kidney. “it is hard on the body going through dialysis. Yesterday was a good day. There’s been times when I drove home and I was lucky I got home,” said...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—Each week, WFXR News highlights adoptable pets filling up animal shelters across Southwest and Central Virginia. This week, on Tuesday, August 19, Athena Kokinakis with the Franklin County Animal Shelter brought Colt to Furry Friends! Two-year-old Colt adores just about everyone. Overall, he has a...

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported in a vehicle fire Sunday, August 17, according to Salem Fire & EMS. Salem Fire responded to a vehicle fire at Stop-In (Exxon) on Wildwood Road, where a driver pulled off I-81 after the occupants noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment.

Summer seems to end earlier every year, but we have to admit, we love Fall in our region! The cooler temps and a plethora of family friendly events are things we look forward to every year. We've rounded up some of the top Fall Festivals for you to plan ahead for family fun! Save the date for these family friendly...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Restaurants in downtown Roanoke are a big part of what makes the city vibrant. But with one local spot shutting its doors without warning, it’s raising concerns about what’s happening behind the scenes. For many cities, the downtown is where its cultural heart beats the strongest, and Roanoke is...

SHAWSVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - School is back in session for many students in our hometowns, but there is still some summer left to savor. Families can have a free day of fun this Sunday, August 24 at Alta Mons campground and retreat center in Shawsville. The annual Family Day event...

The building, which once housed the office of James Breckenridge and also became part of the Western Hotel complex, had deteriorated to the point that it could not be moved as planned. The post Early 19th-century Museum Building near Fincastle courthouse torn down, with replica planned appeared first on Cardinal...