Roanoke VA

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Explore & Pour set to be held at Explore Park on September 13

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Looking for some breezy Saturday fun? Explore & Pour is set to be held at Explore Park on Saturday, September 13!. Explore Park will feature wine tastings and vendors, and The Solazo Band will be performing as well. The event will take place from 11...
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“Best of the Rest” Freestyle and Butterflyer Ally Vernon Will Join Virginia Tech for...

"Best of the Rest" freestyle and butterflyer Ally Vernon has sent her verbal commitment to Virginia Tech for the fall of 2025. Current photo via Ally Vernon. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong...
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Southern Virginia Women’s Soccer Uses Strong Second-Half Push to Earn Road Draw at Ferrum

Ferrum, Va. – The Southern Virginia University women's soccer team battled to a 1-1 draw on the road against Ferrum College on Tuesday evening. The Knights started slow, and Ferrum capitalized with a goal in the 21st minute to take an early lead. Despite trailing, Southern Virginia began to find their rhythm with a...
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Girl Scouts host second annual mental health summit in Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Hundreds of girls from across Virginia came together Sunday for an event focused on mental health and resilience. The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline hosted the second annual Operation H.E.R: Strong Minds, Strong Girls at the Berglund Center in Roanoke. The summit brought together more than...
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Bedford missing woman found safe

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: The woman was found safe, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL STORY: The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in searching for a missing woman. The sheriff’s office and Moneta Volunteer Fire Department responded Sunday,...
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2 people, ages 16 and 18, charged For Roanoke killing

Two people face murder charges in connection with the shooting death of a man on August 3 in Roanoke. Jawward Saunders, 18, and his brother, God Saunders, 16, are facing first-degree murder and other charges, according to online court records and Roanoke Police. The brothers are charged with the fatal...
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Man sought in fatal Roanoke shooting

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police are searching for a man after a fatal shooting Sunday, September 7. Police responded at 1:54 a.m. to a report of a shooting on the 5300 block of Williamson Road NE. The preliminary investigation determined two men and several others were arguing inside of a bar, according to...
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7@four goes live from Sunflower Festival

BUCHANAN, Va. (WDBJ) - Beaver Dam Farm is celebrating 10 years of its Sunflower Festival. The 7@four crew went live Friday, September 5, 2025 for the fest’s preview day. Melissa and Logan spoke with vendors, tried the food, and checked out all the fun things to do. Watch the...
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Pinpoint Weather: Fall-like temperatures set to return

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A cold front is passing through the region bringing with it the chance for lingering showers this morning. As the front pushes through, rain will likely end by mid-day with the cloud deck clearing from west to east throughout the day as sunshine returns in place.   Behind the front, cooler and […]
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Frank Beamer Went Through Neck Surgery, But Came Back To Coaching Just After Five...

Frank Beamer, the longtime head coach of Virginia Tech, underwent throat surgery in early December 2014, but returned to coaching in 2015 after a Brief break. The school reported that the operation was successful, and he was resting at home. He was eventually cleared to lead the Hokies in their bowl appearance that...

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