Roanoke’s $500,000 investment in new city positions targets key areas
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Council approved four new full-time positions targeting transportation, tourism, sustainability, and grant management. They come with a price of more than $500,000 or half a million added to the city budget. Mayor Joe Cobb said, “All of these to me are about strengthening some...
No student injuries reported after incident involving Roanoke City school bus
A Roanoke City school bus was involved in an incident Wednesday morning while stopping to pick up students on its morning route, according to school officials. No student injuries were reported, and students were delayed in arriving to school. The incident invovled bus 475. The Roanoke Police Department, Roanoke...
Mast General Store’s Howl-O-Ween: Prizes for pups & people
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Mast General Store is hosting a Dogs Day Out for a “Howl-O-Ween” celebration! The event will take place on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the store in Downtown Roanoke. Officials say this event is meant to be dog-friendly and aims to bring together canines and their […]
Michael McCoy Sentenced for Stealing $12,000 from Truist Banks in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke man, who robbed multiple Truist Banks in October 2022, was sentenced on October 17, 2025, to 10 years in federal prison. Michael Anthony McCoy, 67, pled guilty on July 10, 2025, to one count of bank robbery with the use of a dangerous weapon and one count of bank robbery.
Franklin County, Boones Mill VFD deadlocked on buying new truck
BOONES MILL, Va. – Eight months after losing their tanker truck in an accident, the Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and Franklin County Public Safety (FCPS) officials remain at odds over its replacement, with disagreements centered on the type and cost of the new vehicle. The county has...
Dr. Jamie Soltis named next superintendent to lead Roanoke County Public Schools
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke County Public School Board has announced that it has named Dr. James “Jamie” Soltis as the next superintendent of Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS). According to officials, Dr. Soltis, who will succeed Dr. Ken Nicely, will become the superintendent effective on July 1, 2026....
NTSB: 1st officer tried to stop botched landing before plane skidded off runway
The first officer of a United Express flight that ran off the end of a wet runway at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport last month tried to get the captain to abort...
Mother of 10-year-old girl who died by suicide turns grief into a warning
A new study from researchers at Virginia Tech shows nighttime screen use and easy access to over-the-counter medicines are linked to teen suicide attempts.
Salem Animal Hospital celebrated 80 years with new state-of-the-art facility
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – The Salem Animal Hospital will be celebrating 80 years this Saturday as it’s the oldest veterinary practice in the Roanoke Valley. The celebration will take place on October 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3153 West Main Street in Salem. There will be free Chick-fil-A, along with a pumpkin […]
Roanoke food truck explosion leaves two critically injured
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Crews in Roanoke responded to an apparent explosion on a food truck. According to Roanoke FireEMS, the call came in at 7:34 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, in the 700 block of 13th Street SW. When firefighters arrived on scene, they discovered the damaged truck and two people with injuries. The two...
