Roanoke VA

In a recent social media post, a user shared their predicament of having their Thanksgiving plans fall through. They were looking for suggestions on how to spend their time in town until 3 PM, not necessarily seeking a place to eat, but rather activities or places that were open and operating on Thanksgiving day.

Vinton Scout Troop 235 leaders are on a mission to re-establish Cub Scout Pack 235 in the. Vinton area. According to Scout leader Steve Thrasher, Pack 235 was active for many years,. sponsored by Thrasher Memorial United Methodist Church. It was the catalyst for many families. from the Vinton area...

The Festival of Trees is back for its 17th year at the Bedford Area Welcome Center. Running through January 4, 2026, this holiday favorite brings together the community to enjoy dazzling trees, festive fun, and a spirit of giving. This year’s theme, “Small Town Christmas,” features 40 beautifully decorated trees....

The William Byrd Middle School Terrier Safety Squad was recognized at the Roanoke County. School Board meeting on Nov. 17 as the 2025 YOVASO (Youth of Virginia Speak Out About. Traffic Safety) Club of the Year. The club at WBMS is sponsored by Leslie Jordan and Sheriff’s. Deputy Joe...

SALEM, Va. – The Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley is launching an online auction on Friday at 5 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting the group’s mission to provide holiday assistance to local families in need. The auction, running through Dec. 2 at 8 p.m., features items...

Editor’s note: An edit was made to this story to clarify the source of a quote. As the Roanoke City Council finalizes its legislative agenda to send off to the General Assembly for its 2026 session, the proposed casino and entertainment district announced last month will be one of the city’s biggest priorities, the...

Small businesses are what make a community unique. While shoppers are out looking for Black Friday deals, business owners in the region are hoping you will spend some of those dollars at local small business retailers. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. American Express started Small Business Saturday in...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pet Talk is a segment airing on7@four each Wednesday. We spoke to Julie Rickmond from the Roanoke Valley SPCA about foods you should and should not be giving your pets for Thanksgiving. You can send us your questions through our website and ask professionals what you...

Botetourt County, Virginia, has received a $12.8 million award from the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program to expand high-speed internet access. The funding will allow internet service providers to connect over 1,000 unserved locations. This project aims to provide fiber-to-the-home service to...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — More than 8,000 are expected to kick off their Thanksgiving at 9:00 a.m. by running through the streets of downtown Roanoke in the 20th annual Drumstick Dash. It’s the biggest single-day fundraiser of the year for the Roanoke Rescue Mission, which has been hard at work for months getting things...