WATCH: Sakura 9 celebrates reopening after major fire
ROANOKE, Va. – A local business is making a comeback in a big way. Sakura Japanese Steak House has reopened one of its locations after a major fire nearly a year and a half ago. The fire happened in November 2023 at their Roanoke location on Williamson Road, causing...
‘He is not forgotten’: Neighbor remembers cyclist killed in hit and run in Bedford...
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Authorities have identified the cyclist killed in a hit-and-run incident on Nemmo Road as 67-year-old George Stephens. A memorial has been set up at the site of the crash, with a flower cross laid in remembrance of Stephens' life. The tragic incident occurred on...
“It’s time,” Patina, a dress store that has served the valley for 40 years,...
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A Roanoke County staple, Patina, a bridal and formal dress store, is closing its doors after 40 years in business. Its owner, Bonnie Jackson, says it’s the state of the economy that’s pushed her to close her longtime store. For four decades, Jackson has helped generations of young women...
As Prosecution Looms, Owner of Run-Down Roanoke Parking Garage Seeks a Buyer
Attorney for garage owner Will Trinkle has persuaded a judge to postpone a trial to allow time for a sale. Rather than face criminal charges over his condemned parking garage downtown, businessman Will Trinkle won a delay of proceedings to try to sell it. Just as a judge prepared to...
Colorful mural adds to renaissance at Roanoke’s Melrose Plaza
Local artist Bryce Cobbs’ work has been nationally recognized and his many murals can be seen throughout Roanoke. But his latest project, which will adorn the exterior of The Market on Melrose, was something he knew had to be a part of. “This is my home. I live in...
State Police: Seven people die on Virginia roads over Memorial Day weekend
Seven people were killed in crashes on Virginia roads over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to preliminary data from Virginia State Police. The number is a significant drop from 2024 when 13 people died in crashes over the holiday. The fatal crashes over Memorial Day weekend occurred Friday through...
Napoli by the Lake celebrates opening of new outdoor seating area
On May 22nd, the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Napoli by the Lake's new outdoor seating area. The restaurant, which is located at Bernard's Landing, is owned by Ray Wilson, also the owner of Napoli Cowboy. Constructed by Build...
FIRST ALERT: Periods of rain bring widespread soaking Tue-Wed
A large storm system will bring the region multiple waves of widespread rain on Tuesday into Wednesday. Tuesday Afternoon - Tuesday evening: Pockets of rain will fall into the Tuesday evening commute. There could be pockets of moderate to heavy rain at times. The severe and flooding risk is very low today.
Gas prices in Roanoke unmoved in the last week
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - According to Gasbuddy’s survey of 155 stations, gas prices in Roanoke remain the same in the last week at $2.89, nearly 5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The range in prices is as low as at $2.67 per gallon to the the...
Come taste the flavors during Virginia’s Blue Ridge Restaurant Week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia’s Blue Ridge Restaurant Week is back with delicious dishes highlighting local and regional restaurants from across the Roanoke Valley. The week-long event is from May 31 through June 8 and will feature flavors from restaurants out of Roanoke City, Salem, Town of Vinton, and Rocky Mount,...
