The Roanoke 100 Miler: A Family-Friendly Way to Get Moving
If starting (or restarting) healthy habits is on your mind for the new year, the 2026 Roanoke 100 Miler offers a realistic, low-pressure way to do just that—without overhauling your schedule or committing to a strict workout plan. Organized by PLAY Roanoke, this challenge is designed for real people...
Introducing Gloria Collins, New Special Education Teacher
What do you teach and/or your role? Please include spots and club sponsorships. I teach Co-teach English 11 [and] I am the throw Coach for the track team. What is it like being the throw coach for the track team? I enjoy observing students learn and implementing the skills necessary to throw a heavy object at the...
Blacksburg, Virginia Weather Alert Today: Mild 50s Now, Freezing Wind Chills Arrive Early Next...
Blacksburg – Residents across the New River Valley are starting the day with damp ground, low clouds, and temperatures that feel more like fall than late December. While today brings mild conditions and brief sunshine, a sharp shift toward winter cold is set to arrive within days. Mild Start...
Marcellous Hawkins and Jeffrey Overton Jr. Could Anchor Virginia Tech’s Offense in 2026
This backfield duo could be key for Virginia Tech in 2026
251 Days of Possibility: Why Virginia Tech’s Long Wait to 2026 Is A Defining...
Just over 250 days remain until the Hokies kick off a vitally important 2026.
Family Sues Delta and KLM Over Bed Bug Bites
ROANOKE, Va. — The Albuquerque family's trip to Serbia took a disturbing turn when bed bugs allegedly infested their flight, prompting a federal lawsuit…
Pinpoint Weather: Cold air and strong winds arrive tomorrow
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A strong cold front arrives Monday bringing a winter chill back to the region for the new work week. High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories will go into effect as winds behind the front increase substantially. There will be frequent gusts around 40-50 mph with higher peaks seeing gusts up to […]
WDBJ7 Archive: Remembering Sears Town
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Sears Roebuck was once one of the nation’s leading retailers. Currently, just a handful of Sears stores remain open across the country, and news reports suggest they might not last much longer. With this week’s look into the WDBJ7 Archive, we visit Sears Town, which...
Pinpoint Weather: Warmer weekend ahead, much colder next week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — After a chilly end to the weekend, the weekend is looking warmer, especially Saturday. Some clouds will linger in the morning, with sunshine expected for the afternoon. Temperatures will rebound. Temperatures will rise into Saturday morning, starting the day in the 50s. Temperatures will...
Today will stay warm while tomorrow has a bitter end
ROANOKE, Va. – Much like yesterday, our temperatures will remain above average but just slightly cooler. Warmer weather will bleed into Monday morning; that said it is not here to last. Monday morning will continue the warm temperature trend. These temperatures will quickly get shoved out of the way...

















