Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. – A “Dash Flash” pop-up rally will be held at Elmwood Park on Saturday, Sept. 27, in celebration of the 20th Anniversary Drumstick Dash. The event will have music, on-site discount registration, and chances to win limited-edition anniversary merch. Dash, the Rescue Mission Spokes Turkey, will also be in...

ROANOKE, Va. – The Third Annual Star City StrongFest community wellness festival will be held at Elmwood Park on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event will be hosted by the Star City Strong Foundation. The event will have activities for families throughout the park, and Roanoke’s 10th Annual Star City Strongman and...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association (GWRABA) has announced its Bourbon & BBQ fundraiser, an evening blending Southern hospitality, delicious food, and fine bourbon for a good cause. The event will take place on Saturday, September 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hotel...

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia State Police (VSP) is launching a focused highway safety initiative along Route 460, including a 24-hour project on Friday, September 26. According to VSP, Route 460 is one of the busiest and most accident-prone corridors in Virginia. This has pushed the Virginia State Police, the...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Falls are the leading cause of injury among seniors and can lead to serious injuries, loss of independence, and even death. Over 14 million people ages 65 and older report falls each year. Dan McMurty is a home modification expert and owner of TruBlue in Roanoke.

The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has released ratings for construction helmets for the first time, making its ratings the first non-sports helmets to be researched in the lab.

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The New River Valley Home Builders Association is hosting “Build Her Dreams” to celebrate Professional Women in Building Week and the National Workforce Development Month. Officials say the event combines career outreach and community service, offering middle and high-school-aged girls in...

VINTON, Va. (WFXR) – The Vinton Farmers Market is hosting Happy Tails at the Market tomorrow, where visitors can meet adoptable pets! According to officials, local vendors will be set up under the pavilion alongside family-friendly activities, kids’ crafts, games, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet...

Students at Virginia Tech shared reaction to the Turning Point USA event hosting Megyn Kelly and Gov. Glenn Youngkin at Virginia Tech.

ROANOKE, Va. – The next couple of hours will bring partly to mostly cloudy skies with areas of patchy and dense fog. Temperatures will slowly warm up through the rest of the morning. Friday’s high temperatures will be on par with the seasonal average. Mid-70s to low-80s are expected...