Roanoke VA

Blacksburg, VA – Southwest Virginia residents should prepare for a shift in weather this week, with showers and storms expected to return by midweek and temperatures trending cooler toward the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, a slow-moving upper-level low pressure system will bring...

ROANOKE, Va. – Our Daily Bread Bistro announced on Saturday that they have closed two of their locations, one in Downtown Roanoke and one in Vinton. In a statement on the bistro’s Facebook page, they stated the following:. After much careful thought, we have made the difficult decision...

VIRGINIA (WFXR) – Erin Lunsford, an award-winning singer/songwriter and Fincastle native, is addressing food insecurity with her new Appalachian community care song, “Strawberries.” According to the press release, Steeped in the bluegrass and folk traditions of her Southwest Virginia roots, Lunsford blends clawhammer...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Girl Scout Troop 99 from Forest is working to make Falling Creek Park in Bedford accessible for every child. The park recently unveiled a new playground that is ADA accessible, but these girls took it a step further. As a part of their bronze award,...

FRANKLIN CO., Va. – A proposed multimillion-dollar solar project has sparked debate among Franklin County residents, with the community divided over the installation of solar panels on local farmland. The Constitution Solar project, estimated to cost over $10 million and funded by private companies, would be located...

After a warm start to the weekend, temperatures will start to mellow out a bit more this week. However, that will come along with some widespread rainfall later on. Highs today range in the upper 70s to low 80s, with high pressure keeping us dry. As that high pressure system starts to meander south, we get more heat...

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia State Police (VSP) is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. According to the report, the crash occurred on Friday, September 19, at 2:24 p.m., on Moneta Road. Officials say a 2024 Indian Super Chief was traveling south on Moneta Road, when it ran...

Bogart (Ga.) Prince Avenue Christian four-star quarterback Ben Musser tells Rivals he has decommitted from Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder had been pledged to the Hokies since August 1. But after the firing of VT head coach Brent Pry, Musser has decided to reopen his recruitment. He is the nation’s No. 279...

Patrick Henry kicked off the Mayor’s Cup game early this afternoon under the beating sun. Early in the game, William Fleming’s Zion Knight made a key pass breakup, showing strong defensive effort. The Patrick Henry Patriots responded on the ground with Damarion Perdue powering through defenders, gaining seven...

Liberty Christian Academy Bulldogs honored the life and legacy of Cash Gaudio during their home game this week. The 19-year-old was tragically shot in his driveway last year and passed away. The stands were packed with fans wearing orange, Cash’s favorite color, creating a vibrant tribute. During the event,...