Roanoke VA

ROANOKE Va. (WFXR)– A Blue Ridge favorite is back with the annual Fashion for Evergreens Christmas tree display at Hotel Roanoke. Visitors can vote for their favorite tree, all of which are decorated by local groups, and the proceeds benefit the local United Way. For 25 years, visitors to Hotel Roanoke have been...

ROANOKE, Va. – At Virginia Heights School, the faces of children light up when they see toys that look just like them, complete with hearing aids and other assistive devices. The Toy Like Me program is making sure kids with disabilities see themselves reflected in the toys they play with — and that inclusion is...

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia’s Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera visited Roanoke College on Wednesday to check on the progress of their Explore@RC program. The lab school allows high school students to attend college classes and earn credits. “They’re getting the mastery of things and the expertise that shows up...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting investigation. The victim was located December 1, at a convenience store on Route 122 South, with multiple gunshot wounds to the abdomen area. They were taken the hospital for...

Despite its name, the Time Factory can’t actually produce more time, not for owners Patti and Kenny Ashley nor for anyone else. But what the local shop did recently do is celebrate a milestone of passing time, marking the store’s 20th anniversary at the shop at 706 North Main St. Kenny Ashley is a watch and clock...

The Virginia State Police is investigating the circumstances leading up to the fatal shooting of a wanted suspect in Roanoke.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – If you’re driving northbound on Route 694 near Mowles Road in Roanoke County, expect delays. VDOT says all north and south lanes are closed due to a weather closure. We have reached out to authorities for more information and will continue to update this...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - One of the best ways to celebrate the holidays is by giving to those in need. But AAA is warning people who plan to donate online about cybercriminals exploiting your generosity by setting up fake charities. “A few precautions will help prevent scammers from cashing in...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, December 2, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) brought Melvin to the WFXR News Studio. Four-year-old Melvin is a playful...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The rooftop of the Angels of Assisi shelter off Franklin Road SW is now a turf grass playground for the pets. The space allows the pets waiting for their forever home to run, play, and spend time with each other. It cost the shelter about $22,000 to complete.