Roanoke VA

“Freedom Steppin’: Boots, Hats, Fans & Heritage” invites participants to learn and dance several different line dances. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the legal end of slavery in the United States. Here in Roanoke, families, friends and neighbors are invited to participate in a day-long celebration...

ROANOKE, VA – “Time... where does the time go? It seems like it happened yesterday,” Kierston Cole said. Twelve months without her son, Isaac Cunningham — and still, Kierston Cole finds herself walking the route home he never got to finish. “365 days of pain and...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Nearly 900 Roanoke City students walked across the stage into a new chapter of life Thursday, but one who was scheduled to be there, wasn’t. While family and friends gathered to celebrate William Fleming graduates, the ceremony honored Mariangela Duenas, who was struck and killed by an alleged...

RADFORD, Va. – Alternate routes outside of the interstate are popular options for people going from one town to another, but it can also bring more chances for accidents and higher risks for those living there. Off Radford Road in Montgomery County, homeowner Phillip Shuford has lived there for...

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke’s Riverdale District was buzzing with energy Wednesday as cyclists and spectators gathered for the second Urban Assault Race. It isn’t your typical bike race. Spanning more than 2.5 miles, participants navigated a mix of paved roads, gravel paths, singletrack, and even ventured inside historic...

The Roanoke County School Board held a celebration of student and school accomplishments at. the meeting on May 22. A host of scholars and athletes from Vinton area schools were presented. with awards, along with the schools themselves. The board also named several new. administrators at the meeting. Asst. Coach...

William Byrd Middle School held its annual Eighth Grade Awards Assembly on May 23 to. recognize students who will be graduating with the Class of 2029 and their many achievements. “Terrier Scholars” who have maintained All A’s at WBMS from sixth grade through the first. semester of their...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A new campaign in the Star City aims to address distracted driving, titled “Focused Driving, Safe Arriving.” Distracted driving has increased throughout Roanoke, Officials say over the last 5 years, they’ve seen a 60% increase in crashes involving a distraction. To combat this, the city along...

UPDATE 5:35 P.M. 6/4 BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT reports the motor vehicle accident causing delays on I-81 North in Botetourt County has been cleared. All traffic is now moving normally. – BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting a motor vehicle accident on...

Warmth and mugginess continues across the region this afternoon. There will be an increase in clouds, especially over the Southside and southern New River Valley this afternoon with the potential for a few showers. The low pressure system near the Carolina coast will continue to head east into the weekend.