Homesense to Open a New Store in Roanoke on November 6
Homesense, the latest retail experience from the TJX family of brands, will open its newest location in Roanoke, Virginia on November 6. The store is located off Towne Square Boulevard NW and Rutgers Street within Towne Square shopping plaza. Homesense features a wide array of furniture as well as a...
The Making of American Artists coming to the Taubman Museum of Art
An exhibit that has traversed the country is making one final stop…at the Taubman Museum of Art. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on “Making American Artists: Stories from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1776-1976. The Taubman Museum of Art is the only stop in...
Roanoke PD talks Halloween safety
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Many kids and their families and friends will be out in our hometowns for Halloween. Public Information Officer Hannah Glasgow and Officer Jacob Underwood with Roanoke City Police tell 7@four why it’s important anyone walking or driving should be more vigilant during this time. If...
Hometown Eats: 1772 Rooftop on Main
FINCASTLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Fincastle, as small as it may be, has a rich history. Founded in 1772 and a courthouse designed by Thomas Jefferson, even a connection to the famous Lewis and Clark expedition. Don’t forget the beautiful views to take in that history. You can see them at...
WATCH: Scams impersonating sheriff’s deputies circulating
ROANOKE CO., Va. – Scammers are succeeding in fooling area residents by impersonating staff at the sheriff’s office. Roanoke County sheriff’s deputies say scammers are using the names of some of their staff to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. They are urging people not to send money over the phone or through...
Roanoke’s $500,000 investment in new city positions targets key areas
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Council approved four new full-time positions targeting transportation, tourism, sustainability, and grant management. They come with a price of more than $500,000 or half a million added to the city budget. Mayor Joe Cobb said, “All of these to me are about strengthening some...
No student injuries reported after incident involving Roanoke City school bus
A Roanoke City school bus was involved in an incident Wednesday morning while stopping to pick up students on its morning route, according to school officials. No student injuries were reported, and students were delayed in arriving to school. The incident invovled bus 475. The Roanoke Police Department, Roanoke...
Mast General Store’s Howl-O-Ween: Prizes for pups & people
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Mast General Store is hosting a Dogs Day Out for a “Howl-O-Ween” celebration! The event will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the store in Downtown Roanoke. Officials say this event is meant to be dog-friendly and aims to bring together canines and their […]
Michael McCoy Sentenced for Stealing $12,000 from Truist Banks in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke man, who robbed multiple Truist Banks in October 2022, was sentenced on October 17, 2025, to 10 years in federal prison. Michael Anthony McCoy, 67, pled guilty on July 10, 2025, to one count of bank robbery with the use of a dangerous weapon and one count of bank robbery.
Franklin County, Boones Mill VFD deadlocked on buying new truck
BOONES MILL, Va. – Eight months after losing their tanker truck in an accident, the Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and Franklin County Public Safety (FCPS) officials remain at odds over its replacement, with disagreements centered on the type and cost of the new vehicle. The county has...
