Country Musician Sam Barber to Perform at Salem Civic Center in February 2026
Country musician Sam Barber will perform at the Salem Civic Center on Thursday, February 5, 2026. This will be Barber’s first appearance at the Virginia venue. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10 a.m. Prices start at $33.50. A presale runs from October 29 to October 30 with the code DETOUR2026.
Roanoke PD in search of man in Roanoke puppy theft
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke Police Department is in search of a man in connection to the theft of a 3-month-old bluenose Pitbull puppy named Carla. Around 8:30 p.m. October 22, 2025, officers responded to an Exxon gas station near the 3300 block of Garden City Blvd. SE for the report of a stolen puppy.
Look out for Mr. Smith
October 24, 1890 — About three months ago a man giving his name as Charles F. Smith, and claiming to hail from Roanoke, made his appearance in the Stony Man neighborhood, this county, where he married a daughter of Samuel Sours, and “settled down” to his trade, that of shoemaker. He soon got in debt to everybody who...
Affordable Halloween costumes and decor at Goodwill Industries of the Valleys
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Looking for the perfect Halloween costume but don’t want to break the bank? Or maybe you need some inspiration? We have the answer for you! The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts Halloween spending will hit record levels in 2025. The average household plans to spend over $100 on the...
Where the Appalachian brook trout vanish, something human goes missing, too
On a startlingly beautiful day high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Thomas Champeau waded into Yellowstone Prong hoping to catch the elusive Southern Appalachian brook trout. A pull-off along Blue Ridge Parkway had led him to a short path lined with mountain laurel. He and a smattering of afternoon anglers followed it...
Homesense to Open a New Store in Roanoke on November 6
Homesense, the latest retail experience from the TJX family of brands, will open its newest location in Roanoke, Virginia on November 6. The store is located off Towne Square Boulevard NW and Rutgers Street within Towne Square shopping plaza. Homesense features a wide array of furniture as well as a...
The Making of American Artists coming to the Taubman Museum of Art
An exhibit that has traversed the country is making one final stop…at the Taubman Museum of Art. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on “Making American Artists: Stories from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1776-1976. The Taubman Museum of Art is the only stop in...
Roanoke PD talks Halloween safety
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Many kids and their families and friends will be out in our hometowns for Halloween. Public Information Officer Hannah Glasgow and Officer Jacob Underwood with Roanoke City Police tell 7@four why it’s important anyone walking or driving should be more vigilant during this time. If...
Hometown Eats: 1772 Rooftop on Main
FINCASTLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Fincastle, as small as it may be, has a rich history. Founded in 1772 and a courthouse designed by Thomas Jefferson, even a connection to the famous Lewis and Clark expedition. Don’t forget the beautiful views to take in that history. You can see them at...
WATCH: Scams impersonating sheriff’s deputies circulating
ROANOKE CO., Va. – Scammers are succeeding in fooling area residents by impersonating staff at the sheriff’s office. Roanoke County sheriff’s deputies say scammers are using the names of some of their staff to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. They are urging people not to send money over the phone or through...
