Dr. Jamie Soltis named next superintendent to lead Roanoke County Public Schools
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke County Public School Board has announced that it has named Dr. James “Jamie” Soltis as the next superintendent of Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS). According to officials, Dr. Soltis, who will succeed Dr. Ken Nicely, will become the superintendent effective on July 1, 2026....
NTSB: 1st officer tried to stop botched landing before plane skidded off runway
The first officer of a United Express flight that ran off the end of a wet runway at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport last month tried to get the captain to abort...
Mother of 10-year-old girl who died by suicide turns grief into a warning
A new study from researchers at Virginia Tech shows nighttime screen use and easy access to over-the-counter medicines are linked to teen suicide attempts.
Salem Animal Hospital celebrated 80 years with new state-of-the-art facility
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – The Salem Animal Hospital will be celebrating 80 years this Saturday as it’s the oldest veterinary practice in the Roanoke Valley. The celebration will take place on October 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3153 West Main Street in Salem. There will be free Chick-fil-A, along with a pumpkin […]
Roanoke food truck explosion leaves two critically injured
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Crews in Roanoke responded to an apparent explosion on a food truck. According to Roanoke FireEMS, the call came in at 7:34 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, in the 700 block of 13th Street SW. When firefighters arrived on scene, they discovered the damaged truck and two people with injuries. The two...
Delays or disruptions possible for November SNAP Benefits, how Roanoke residents could be affected
ROANOKE, Va. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has notified the Commonwealth of Virginia that November SNAP benefits cannot be issued at this time due to the federal government shutdown. The following statement was issued Tuesday:. You can still use funds already loaded on to EBT cards to purchase...
T-bone crash in Bedford County leads to injuries and entrapment
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Moneta Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-car accident at the intersection of Morgans Church Road and Moneta Road on Wednesday evening. On October 22, around 7:45 p.m., crews arrived to find a T-bone accident that resulted in an entrapment and serious injuries. (Photo...
Vinton animal cruelty case leads to second arrest
VINTON, Va. (WFXR) – A second person was arrested and charged on Wednesday in connection with an animal cruelty case, causing the dog to be euthanized due to injuries. On October 22, Franco Montouri was arrested and charged with Animal Cruelty. He is being held at Roanoke County Jail without bond. He is facing a […]
Governor Youngkin unveils $270 million I-81 project to fix deadly curve
BOTETOURT CO., Va. – The project aims to realign a hazardous S-curve, add a third lane, and provide a lasting solution to improve safety and emergency response on Interstate 81 near Buchanan. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia Department of Transportation announced a $270 million investment to improve...
Rocky Mount to extend town boundary in an effort to improve EMS access to...
FRANKLIN CO., Va. – Rocky Mount town officials are working to improve emergency access to a problematic Franklin County road where limited access has contributed to multiple fatalities. The Diamond Avenue community currently faces a unique challenge: the only way to get in or out of the community requires...
