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,...
Blacksburg Fit Body Boot Camp takes on Murph Challenge
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Some people spend Memorial Day enjoying a nice day off. Others put their bodies to the test to honor the heroes celebrated during the holiday. Members at Fit Body Boot Camp in Blacksburg got an early start Monday morning for the Murph Challenge. It’s an intense workout of a one-mile run, 100...
Teen credits Metallica for saving family after truck plows into home on concert day
GOODVIEW, Va. (WKRC) - A teen girl is crediting legendary rock group Metallica for saving her family's life after a truck plowed into their living room. According to WDBJ, 14-year-old Madeline McKee thanked Metallica for saving her parents' lives after a pickup truck crashed into their Goodview, Virginia home at 2...
N&W heritage locomotive to join No. 611 anniversary celebration
ROANOKE, Va. — Norfolk Southern’s Norfolk & Western heritage locomotive, ES44AC No. 8103, will take part in the 75th anniversary celebration for Class J 4-8-4 No. 611 at the Virginia Museum of Transportation, the museum has announced. The event is set for May 30-31, 2025, at the museum in Roanoke. “This is a powerful...
