Do Portugal Circus makes its debut in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) For the first time ever, Do Portugal Circus is performing in Roanoke, and staff members promised it will be a show like no other. “We were looking for a new town, and we wanted a town that maybe doesn’t get a lot of circuses to it, and we want to bring that […]
Del. Sam Rasoul files legislation to expand affordable housing unit availability
ROANOKE, Va. – New affordable housing in Roanoke is a persistent topic in the Star City. Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, recently filed legislation to expand the availability of affordable housing units in the city. Roanoke is currently in need of at least 3,500 affordable housing units, and House Bill...
Tractor-trailer crash on I-81N in Montgomery County cleared
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE:. As of 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, the crash has cleared and all lanes have reopened. If you’re driving south on Interstate 81 in Montgomery County, expect delays. The Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting a tractor-trailer crash at the 129.5 mile marker. As...
Protestors gather at Roanoke as part of nationwide protests following fatal shooting by ICE...
ROANOKE, Va. – At least 100 people gathered in Roanoke on Sunday afternoon as protests broke out nationwide after a woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The protest was officially called “ICE Out For Good Roanoke” and was put together by Indivisible Roanoke.
Hundreds protest ICE in Roanoke; local woman shares family’s struggle
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Hundreds of people gathered in Downtown Roanoke Sunday to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement, joining demonstrations across the country in response to a recent shooting by ICE agents. The nationwide protests were sparked after 37-year-old Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE officer...
Buchanan Library renovation plans offer two options, county seeks public input
BUCHANAN, Va. (WDBJ) - The historic Buchanan Library will be getting a major transformation, and county officials want the community’s input before any decisions are made. Renovation plans include two very different options for the future of the downtown landmark. The library, built in the 1920s and repurposed over...
7@four discusses one-word text responses
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Have you ever sent a question through text and gotten a one-word response?. 7@four talks about whether this could be seen as rude or not a big deal. We also shared some of your responses to this topic.
Introducing Joseph Bray, New VPAA and Fine Arts Choral Teacher
We’re thrilled to introduce one of the newest faces joining the Salem High School family: Mr. Joseph Bray, who has stepped into the role of choral teacher in both the VPAA and Fine Arts Department. A graduate of the VPAA instrumental strand, Bray is excited to return to Salem with a broader enthusiasm for the arts....
Penn State Transfer IOL Michael Troutman Commits To Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech continues to emphasize rebuilding its offensive line through the transfer portal, adding Penn State interior offensive lineman Michael Trautman as
‘Dreaming of Three’ honors Culpeper family at Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — On Saturday evening, the Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo crowned a ‘King of Cowboys,’ in 11-year-old Gabriel Reck before the competition ever started. The recognition was part of a VIP weekend for Reck and his family, courtesy of ‘Dreaming of Three,’ a program similar to the Make-a-Wish...

















