Roanoke VA

Anthony Orion Dalton posted a Snapchat photo of a gun before deputies found the loaded weapon in his bag at Franklin County High School, officials said

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke is bringing back the Snowplow Naming Contest for its second year! Roanoke officials say they’re already prepping for the upcoming winter and need help naming 20 snowplows this year. “Last year’s contest was a fun and enjoyable way for the community to connect with ourwork,”...

Salem, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is inviting local residents and travelers to share feedback on a proposed project that will significantly widen a major stretch of Interstate 81. The project aims to expand nine miles of I-81 from two to three lanes in both directions, stretching from...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Center in the Square is hosting a chili cookoff this weekend with cash prizes for the winners! The event will take place on Sunday, October 26, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Market Square in Downtown Roanoke. According to officials, Center in the Square is looking for the best-tasting […]

About nine years ago, Jennifer Munson jotted down a question in her notes. She wondered how chemotherapy affects the brain. Around that time, scientists were beginning to uncover new information about a network of vessels lining the brain’s outermost layer. These vessels play a critical role: they drain blood, waste...

(WSET) — The Moneta Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) said some people were taken to the hospital after an accident on Wednesday. Firefighters said they were alerted to the intersection of Morgans Church Road & Moneta Road for reports of a two-vehicle accident with multiple serious injuries. First arriving units...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) and Roanoke County Public Schools have announced the launch of Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers (GO TEC) Career Connections Labs in two middle schools in Roanoke County. According to officials, Hidden Valley...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A witch is a classic spooky figure throughout history, but this week’s cryptid is somehow a more sinister version that steals life from the sick and dying: the Raven Mocker. The Raven Mocker comes from Cherokee mythology, where it is described as a witch or sinister spirit that extends its...

IV therapy is gaining popularity as a new approach to wellness, delivering a personalized vitamin cocktail directly into the bloodstream. Nationwide, the industry has experienced significant growth, and Southwest Virginia is no exception. Revive Hydration, the IV therapy clinic in Roanoke which first opened in 2023,...

VINTON, Va, – A second arrest has been made in a Vinton animal abuse case that has sparked community outrage, with Franco Montouri Jr. now joining his mother, 60-year-old Antonia Montouri, in facing animal cruelty charges. Franco Montouri Jr. is being held without bond at the Vinton jail, charged...