Roanoke man charged with second-degree murder after fatal gas station parking lot shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — A man is facing charges of second-degree murder following a deadly shooting incident in a Roanoke gas station parking lot, according to police. According to RPD, 28-year-old Marquis Wiley, of Roanoke, has been charged with second-degree murder. On Nov. 9, 2025, around 11:17 a.m., officers...
Mission BBQ in Roanoke serves up free food to military veterans
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — On this Veterans Day, several restaurant owners took time out to salute the men and women in uniform with free food and other goodies. One of those places was Mission BBQ at Roanoke’s Towers Shopping Center. Each Veterans Day, Mission BBQ provides a free sandwich and a slice of cake to […]
Veterans Voices : Hermitage Roanoke Honors Military Veterans
Hermitage Roanoke, a senior living community in Roanoke, Va. honored on Veterans Day 12 veterans residents representing multiple branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Crash on I-81S in Botetourt County causes traffic backups
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)-(5:20 p.m.) Traffic along a section of Interstate 81S in Botetourt County is now moving after a tractor-trailer crash caused delays. — BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Drivers traveling southbound on Interstate 81 in Botetourt County can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash....
We Honor Veterans pinning ceremony held at Franklin Health & Rehabilitation Center
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Veterans Day is a day when we honor those who fought for the freedoms we have today. Carilion’s Home Health and Hospice teams partnered with Franklin Health and Rehab to host a pinning ceremony as part of their We Honor Veterans program. That’s where...
City of Roanoke to hold four community listening sessions in November
ROANOKE, Va. – The City of Roanoke is partnering with the Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance to strengthen community engagement efforts. Engagement Ready Roanoke is a City of Roanoke will include listening sessions to gather input from stakeholders, community members and city staff. Virginia Tech and...
Furry Friends: Nylah wants to snuggle up in a new home
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—Each week, WFXR News highlights adoptable pets filling up animal shelters across Southwest and Central Virginia. On Tuesday, November 11, Julie Rickmond with the Roanoke Valley SPCA brought Nylah to the WFXR News studio. Three-year-old Nylah is full of love. She enjoys meeting people, old and new....
17-year-old hospitalized after Roanoke shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Police in Roanoke have launched an investigation after a 17-year-old was found with a gunshot wound. Officers responded to the call shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10, in the 2900 block of Williamson Road NW. There, they found a 17-year-old male with what appeared to be...
Virginia Tech Receives Frustrating Update Amid James Franklin-SEC Rumors
Former Penn State head coach James Franklin is waiting to make a move amid his links to Virginia Tech and SEC programs.
Veterans Day events taking place in our hometowns
(WDBJ) - Tuesday, November 11, 2025 is Veterans Day and there are places in our hometowns that will be celebrating. Free for Veterans, free to the public until 12:00 p.m. Guided tours begin at 1:00 p.m. Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. 5251 College Dr, Dublin, VA 24084. Edwards Hall Room 117.

















