Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – This is the second year Christmas came a little early for patients at Carilion Children’s Hospital, thanks to local first responders and one very adventurous Santa. “This is his first time seeing Santa,” said Kentasia Morrison, mom of a Carilion Children’s Hospital patient. Morrison and her son...

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — The Bedford Police Department is sounding the alarm on an energy scam that's hitting the Bedford community. Captain Robert Kimbrel with BPD said scammers are calling residents, and have even shown up at homes, saying they're partnering with local electric companies and promise to lower their...

FINCASTLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A homeowner in Fincastle was flown to a hospital Wednesday after being hurt in a house fire. About 11 a.m. December 10, 2025, Fincastle Volunteer Fire was called about the fire in the 1400 block of Lees Gap Road. Fire crews were told the homeowner had re-entered the home “multiple times” to...

Staunton River and Vinton, Virginia, communities are mourning the untimely death of beloved, longtime high school wrestling coach, Ronnie Long. Ronnie ‘Ron’ Long passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, after suffering a heart attack. He was in his 60s. Ronnie Long was a cherished member of the...

Missile Baits Announces Freedom Flyer 4.25 Shipping All Over. Salem, VA — [December 9, 2025] — Missile Baits, a leader in innovative soft-plastic lure design, is excited to announce that the highly anticipated Freedom Flyer 4.25 Minnow is officially here and now shipping to dealers across the globe.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - If you’ve parked in downtown Roanoke, you’ve likely used one of the city’s parking garages. Until this week, drivers had to press a button to get a ticket and open a gate. But Monday, the city activated a gateless parking system designed to...

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Fifteen vultures were found dead in a creek last week in the area of Franklin and Dent Street. Based on results from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, the black Vultures tested positive for avian influenza, or bird flu. Alexandra Lombard with the Virginia Department...

ROANOKE, Va.(WFXR)- A popular Roanoke restaurant will reopen Thursday, December 11, nearly six months after a grease fire caused considerable damage to the kitchen. Fork in the Market, located in the historic City Market building, made the announcement on social media. Restaurant manager Brandon Blevins said the...

In Salem District, Virginia, VDOT crews have cleared many secondary roads and neighborhood streets after a recent winter storm. Interstates and primary roads are clear. Some secondary and unpaved roads still have snow and ice. These areas do not have bare pavement.

Those stations would allow the pipeline to funnel more fuel, something spokesperson Shawn Day says is in demand.