Pinpoint Weather: Sunny today; storm chances return later
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Sunday will see a good deal of sunshine with only a few passing clouds. High temperatures will be a touch warmer as they climb into the upper 70s to lower 80s. It will be a great day to go outdoors! The UV index will be high though, so use the sunscreen. […]
Two adults, four children displaced after Roanoke fire
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Roanoke Fire EMS says two adults and four children were displaced after a house fire Saturday. The department says crews responded to the 4100 block of Vermont Avenue Northwest at 3:58 p.m. to find heavy fire at the front of the home. Firefighters put out the flames and searched the home, […]
From D-II Star to ACC Sleeper: Marcellous Hawkins Ready to Make Noise in Virginia...
Virginia Tech has a history of finding hidden gems in the transfer portal, especially at the running back position, and Marcellous Hawkins might be the next one. The Central Missouri transfer arrived in Blacksburg with two years of eligibility and a ton of upside: over 1,300 total yards and 21 touchdowns in 2023,...
Students attend FFA State Convention
Members of the Buckingham Middle School FFA Chapter competed in several competitions June 9-12, at the 99th Virginia FFA State Convention held on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. FFA competitions are designed to use knowledge and skills the competitors have learned in their Agricultural Education courses....
Criminal complaint reveals new details regarding pastor accused of grooming girl
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — New details were revealed through a criminal complaint regarding a pastor in Roanoke County arrested for sexually grooming a minor through social media. 34-year-old Jacob Barnett had been an associate pastor at Catawba Valley Baptist church since April 2024. Now he is facing federal...
FloydFest 25~Aurora Celebrated as “One of the Best FloydFests Ever” by Organizers and Patrons
Heralded as “one of the best FloydFests ever” by Across-the-Way Productions’ Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner Sam Calhoun, FloydFest 25~Aurora is receiving rave reviews online and via patron surveys, in only its second year at its new home, FestivalPark, located at 5826 Floyd Highway North in Check, Va. The...
Roanoke’s Festival of India Returns August 16
ROANOKE, VA – Roanoke’s Festival of India returns next Saturday, August 16!. Elmwood Park will come alive with music, dance, art, and delicious cuisine. This vibrant annual event provides a unique opportunity to experience Indian culture through vibrant performances, stunning displays, and a diverse array of...
Fantastic Forecast for the Weekend
Roanoke, VA – Below-average temperatures continue through the weekend, before we end up seeing a big-time warm-up next week. Temperatures today will range from the upper 70s to low 80s, before warming into the low to mid-80s tomorrow. The rest of the week will see temperatures climb back into the 90s by Wednesday and...
Serving Salem foodies for 45 years, Mac and Bob’s welcomes new owner
SALEM, Va. (WFXR)- Mac and Bob’s is entering its next chapter. New owner Dave Magrogan and his business partner Jeff Larsen say they bring experience from restaurants across the East Coast, but they know this one is special. “A restaurant like Mac and Bob comes around once in a lifetime,” said Magrogan. “We look for...
Mill Mountain Zoo gets breeding pair of lemurs
Rabid bat confirmed in Tazewell County. Buchanan County manufacturer expands, adds jobs. The post Mill Mountain Zoo gets breeding pair of lemurs appeared first on Cardinal News .
