Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - No injuries were reported in a church fire Saturday, November 29, according to Roanoke-Fire EMS. Firefighters responded Saturday evening to reports of a fire at Cornerstone Baptist Church on 18th Street SE. Firefighters say they were able to extinguish the fire with minor damage to the...

Blacksburg, VA – A wintry mix is forecast to return to southwest Virginia Monday night into Tuesday, with freezing rain posing the greatest hazard for drivers and power lines. According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, ice will be the main concern, particularly in areas along and west...

Blacksburg, VA – A light wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected to move into the mountains of southwest Virginia late Saturday night, potentially causing slick travel conditions into Sunday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, precipitation will begin as a mix of...

Virginia Tech will be without running back Marcellous Hawkins against Virginia.

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near roanoke.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) has announced that it will accept students from Virginia Western Community College who have received an Associate of Science in Business Administration into its Bachelor of Business Administration program. Officials say this is designed as a seamless...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech’s 15-game winning streak against UVA began in 2004 and was the longest streak in rivalry history between the two teams. UVA was looking to end the streak in 2019. The Cavaliers hosted the Hokies on Senior Night, as fourteen seniors were honored before...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County officials are inviting the community to the 22nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, saying the festive event promises an evening filled with holiday entertainment, crafts, and family activities. The lighting will take place on December 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the South County...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Don and Barbara Smith Children’s Museum, also known as Kids Square, located at Center in the Square, is inviting businesses and families to decorate cardboard gingerbread people for the 2025 Great Gingerbread Escape. According to officials, the Gingerbread people will be presented throughout...

Happy Small Business Saturday! If you are going out shopping today, make sure you bring a jacket. Luckily, it will remain sunny and the rain will hold off until early tomorrow. Today’s daily high will only reach the 40s today with some areas not escaping the 30s. The next couple...