Delays or disruptions possible for November SNAP Benefits, how Roanoke residents could be affected
ROANOKE, Va. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has notified the Commonwealth of Virginia that November SNAP benefits cannot be issued at this time due to the federal government shutdown. The following statement was issued Tuesday:. You can still use funds already loaded on to EBT cards to purchase...
T-bone crash in Bedford County leads to injuries and entrapment
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Moneta Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-car accident at the intersection of Morgans Church Road and Moneta Road on Wednesday evening. On October 22, around 7:45 p.m., crews arrived to find a T-bone accident that resulted in an entrapment and serious injuries. (Photo...
Vinton animal cruelty case leads to second arrest
VINTON, Va. (WFXR) – A second person was arrested and charged on Wednesday in connection with an animal cruelty case, causing the dog to be euthanized due to injuries. On October 22, Franco Montouri was arrested and charged with Animal Cruelty. He is being held at Roanoke County Jail without bond. He is facing a […]
Governor Youngkin unveils $270 million I-81 project to fix deadly curve
BOTETOURT CO., Va. – The project aims to realign a hazardous S-curve, add a third lane, and provide a lasting solution to improve safety and emergency response on Interstate 81 near Buchanan. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia Department of Transportation announced a $270 million investment to improve...
Rocky Mount to extend town boundary in an effort to improve EMS access to...
FRANKLIN CO., Va. – Rocky Mount town officials are working to improve emergency access to a problematic Franklin County road where limited access has contributed to multiple fatalities. The Diamond Avenue community currently faces a unique challenge: the only way to get in or out of the community requires...
LOA accepting appointments for Medicare open enrollment counseling
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Each year, the Local Office on Aging (LOA) offers free Medicare open enrollment counseling through the Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP). This is often considered a stressful time of year for those eligible. “It’s complex, it’s not easy, and there’s a lot of things,...
WDBJ7 back on air after transmitter issues
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: WDBJ7 is back on the air as of Wednesday afternoon. ORIGINAL STORY: WDBJ7 is experiencing transmitter problems and is temporarily off the air as of midday Wednesday. Our engineers are working to get everything up and running as quickly as possible. Thank you for your...
The Roanoke Regional Heart Walk returns to raise funds for heart disease & strokes
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The American Heart Association will be hosting the 2025 Roanoke Regional Heart Walk on Saturday. The event is aimed at raising funds to fight heart disease and stroke, which are the leading causes of death in the U.S. The walk will take place on October 25 at River’s Edge Park, starting […]
Montgomery County students get hands-on experience learning firefighting
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Students in Montgomery County are getting the chance to learn what it takes to be a firefighter through a new training academy. For Christiansburg High School juniors Caleb Crotty and Hunter Blount, getting involved with the academy was an easy decision. Although the friends have...
Former Bedford Middle School reopens as Flora apartments
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — A historic building in Bedford that was destroyed by a fire 5 years ago is now back open, but with a new use. Today was the grand opening for the Flora apartments, located at the old Bedford Middle School. Bedford Middle School holds memories for...
