Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Summer-like heat will persist through the remainder of the weekend, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. A few storms could become strong. Partly cloudy skies are expected overnight, with temperatures falling into the 60s by Sunday morning. A front will drop in from the north on S

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of former Deputy James Clayton Ware. Ware worked for the sheriff’s department from 2004 to 2012 in the Corrections Division after retiring from a long career in engineering at New Bold Corporation. The sheriff’s office...

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Virginia’s first onshore wind farm is no longer just a vision. The Rocky Forge Wind Project, located along North Mountain in Botetourt County, is now visibly under construction — with turbines already standing as the project moves closer to producing power later this year.

Kentucky, Virginia Tech, Illinois and Wisconsin have emerged as the finalists for three-star offensive tackle recruit Reed Gerken. He stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 290 lbs. The commitment decision date is approaching for the Perrysburg, Ohio, native, who has received more than 30 scholarship offers. He is a sought-after p

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- The Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport (ROA) is now offering non-stop daily flights to Dalles-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) The inaugural flight left Roanoke on Friday, June 5. Members of the Roanoke Regional Chamber were on hand to celebrate the moment. The chamber called the daily service, provi

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Some neighbors living near Rutgers Road say they initially thought a house explosion in the area was a car crash because wrecks happen that often. Residents told WDBJ7 drivers frequently ignore the 25 mph speed limit, and they worry the next crash could have devastating consequences.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – America is turning 250 this year, and Roanoke is celebrating with multiple events, including food, trivia, crafts and a fireworks show. Monday, June 8: Food, Lodging, Gas: Colonial Road Food Tuesday, June 23: United States Trivia Thursday, July 2: Revolutionary Stories Saturday, July 4: Town of Vi

Eighty-two years this weekend, the largest amphibious liberation force in world history landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. Among those D-Day liberators are two extraordinary and unassuming Virginians honored by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia earlier this week. James Flinchum was

The William Byrd High School Class of 2026 celebrated graduation on May 27 at the Salem. Civic Center– the 102 nd annual commencement for WBHS. Approximately 280 graduates,. including 66 valedictorians, walked across the stage, shook hands with school administrators,. and accepted their diplomas. The graduation ceremon

We are starting off with really nice weather for our Friday! Temperatures will warm up very quickly on Friday, and we will see a lot more sunshine than cloud cover. It will be a great day to get outside!. The 10 to 10 forecast shows a quick warm-up into the...