Virginia Tech Media Day – Marcellous Hawkins
Checking in with Virginia Tech running back Marcellous Hawkins at Media Day.
Clear the Shelters | Squishmallow is a goofball who wants to flop into your...
Meet Squishmallow! This 9-month-old pittie mix loves snuggles and cuddles. He’s located at the Roanoke Valley SPCA. This big, goofy boy is the definition of an awkward teen - all legs, flops, and lovable chaos. Squishmallow is a sweet male pup with a heart as squishable as his name....
Clear the Shelters | Hawk is a handsome guy ready to swoop in and...
Hawk is a good lookin’ fella who is ready to gallop straight into your heart. He’s a 20-year-old Arabian-cross gelding who’s been at the Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue in Franklin County for 16 years, patiently waiting for a loving home of his own. Though he has moon...
Roanoke County invites artists of all ages to inspire new library murals
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke County Public Library (RCPL), in partnership with county staff, is launching a community-wide art contest that will give local artists the chance to see their creative ideas transformed into public murals at three library locations. The contest is open for one month and invites...
Gov. Youngkin declares August 9 as Commonwealth “Day of Play”
On Friday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared Aug. 9, 2025, as Commonwealth Day of Play. The day is meant to bring recognition to active and “screen-free” play to children and families. There will be a main event on Saturday at the Taylor Farm Park in Henrico County, and other...
“Super excited,” says new superintendent of Botetourt County Public Schools
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The new school year is less than a week away for many of our hometowns and some districts are starting the new year with a new person in charge, including Botetourt County. Dr. Janet Womack will lead the way for Botetourt County Public Schools starting...
Fitness Fun with Tracy hosting BTS event
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Fitness Fun with Tracy is helping students and their parents get ready for school. She is hosting a back-to-school event on Saturday, August 9 starting at 10 a.m. Tracy Saunders, owner of Fitness Fun with Tracy, Tamia Dallas McNeil, Owner of Painting in the Spirit, and...
Blacksburg, VA Weather: Mostly Sunny Weekend Before Thunderstorms Arrive Monday
Blacksburg, Va. – Much of Virginia will enjoy a mostly dry weekend with comfortable, slightly cooler-than-normal temperatures before a shift to wetter weather early next week. Afternoon highs will range from the upper 70s to mid-80s Saturday and Sunday, with sunshine dominating most areas. According to the National...
Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 9, 2025
Restoring 150-Year-Old Grave Site at Mountain View Cemetery.
Roanoke County PD, Sheriff’s Office host ‘Cuts with Cops’ back-to-school event
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — With the first day of school quickly approaching, partners from across the Roanoke Valley teamed up Saturday for ‘Cuts with Cops,’ a collaborative effort to help get parents and students ready for the new year. “It is our mission to serve the children in our community and that is what […]
