RPD arrests woman in deadly pedestrian crash in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — The Roanoke Police Department said a woman was arrested after a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian dead from his injuries, almost a month after the crash. On October 8 at approximately 7:34 p.m., officers responded to a pedestrian hit-and-run in the 1600 block of Hershberger...
VDOT to hold design public hearing on Orange Avenue traffic improvement project
ROANOKE, Va. – The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing Tuesday night to discuss a project aimed at improving traffic flow and safety on part of Orange Avenue (Route 460). VDOT is looking to make changes to a two-mile stretch of Orange Avenue that many of...
Solar spreads across Roanoke schools
Roanoke schools are solarizing, with rooftop arrays that save money on energy costs and roof replacement. Through a partnership with Secure Solar Futures, Roanoke city schools have been installing panels on multiple schools and administrative buildings. Six installations have already been completed, while more are in...
Metropolis Assumes Control of Roanoke City Parking Facilities, Implements Gateless System
Metropolis, a parking management company, is set to take over all parking facilities currently managed by Park Roanoke in the city of Roanoke. The transition will see the implementation of a gateless system, requiring users to download an app and sign up for automatic charges upon entry. The news was shared by an...
Virginia Tech students speak out following DEI protests
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Students at Virginia Tech held a protest this week as the school announced plans to dissolve two of the living learning communities. “We’re just being targeted now more than ever,” said senior Zee Myrthil. The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors is taking away $8.4...
Furry Friends: Wonder Woman would make a wonderful companion
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—Each week, WFXR News highlights adoptable pets filling up animal shelters across Southwest and Central Virginia. This week, on Tuesday, November 18, Stephanie Wright with the Franklin County Animal Shelter brought Wonder Woman to Furry Friends! Wonder Woman and her puppies were brought to the...
Curbing the Hazardous Habit: The Perils of Discarding Cigarettes from Car Windows
In a recent social media post, concerns were raised about the dangerous and irresponsible behavior of motorists who discard cigarette butts from their car windows. The post, originating from a concerned citizen, highlighted the observation of three separate incidents in a single day where drivers were seen flicking...
Who Qualifies as a Child at Berglund?
A query has been raised regarding the age limit that qualifies for a child ticket at Berglund for the Nutcracker show. The confusion arises from the lack of clear information on the age bracket that is considered a child for ticketing purposes. The ticket prices for children are known to be less than those for...
Dining Disasters: A Guide to Avoidable Eateries
In a recent social media thread, users were asked to recommend expensive, poor-quality restaurants, presumably to suggest to an adversary. The responses ranged from specific restaurant names to general commentary on the local dining scene. The restaurants mentioned were not lauded for their quality or value, but...
A cool and clear start to the workweek
ROANOKE, Va. – It has been a beautiful but chilly morning today! We are starting off in the 30s and 40s today, but a quick warm-up is on deck thanks to abundant sunshine. 10 to 10 forecast today shows temperatures back in the mid-50s by this afternoon! This is still a few degrees cooler than our average of 59...
