Dr. Sonja Richmond named chief medical officer of Blue Ridge Care
Blue Ridge Care has named Dr. Sonja Richmond as chief medical officer, hospice. Richmond has more than 20 years of healthcare experience, with expertise in hospice, palliative and primary care, as well as leadership in medical operations, clinical education and patient-centered care, according to a news release. She...
Community protests at Vinton restaurant after alleged animal cruelty
VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - Dozens of people lined the sidewalks outside New York Pizza Friday, October 17, holding signs and chanting for justice for a dog that had to be put down due to severe neglect. Some of the signs read ‘he deserved love’, ‘no excuse for animal abuse’, and...
The Chili Dogs At This Burger Joint In Virginia Are So Good, They’re Worth...
Tucked away in downtown Roanoke stands a humble white brick building that’s been serving up some of the most crave-worthy chili dogs in Virginia for generations. Texas Tavern might look unassuming from the outside, but inside this 10-stool wonder, culinary magic happens 24 hours a day, creating the kind of food...
Man Apprehended In North Carolina For Child-related Offenses In Virginia
A man was apprehended in North Carolina during an undercover operation by deputies from the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said it was a collaborative investigation with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Christopher Andrew Withey was...
Roanoke’s Go Fest draws around 40,000 for outdoor adventure and music
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke’s Go Outside Festival is having its 15th year this weekend, transforming downtown into a bustling outdoor playground. Once known as the Roanoke Outdoor Circus, the festival has grown into one of the nation’s largest outdoor events, attracting around 40,000 participants annually. Visitors from...
Mountain Valley Cluster Dog Show brings five days of canine competition to Salem
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – The Mountain Valley Cluster Dog Show is back at the Salem Civic Center, and for five full days, it’s all about the dogs. The event showcases hundreds of American Kennel Club (AKC) registered purebred dogs. “We are promoting purebred AKC-registered dogs, so you’re going...
City of Roanoke launches new study to improve parking accessibility in downtown and River’s...
Roanoke, Virginia – The City of Roanoke has launched a comprehensive parking study focused on downtown and the River’s Edge districts to better understand current parking conditions and shape improvements that will support future growth. The study aims to ensure that parking options continue to meet the needs of...
Roanoke County to host community meeting on Glenvar Center Plan draft recommendations
Salem, Virginia – Roanoke County is inviting community members to take part in the next step toward shaping the future of the Glenvar Center. A community meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Fort Lewis Elementary School, located at 3115 West Main Street in Salem.
“Justice for Max” protest held in Vinton
VINTON, Va. – The community came together Friday night to show support for what they are calling “Justice for Max,” a mixed-breed dog who was found in terrible condition, so sick that rescuers had to make the heartbreaking decision to euthanize him. Pictures obtained by 10 News...
Carilion Roanoke gets vertical upgrade
Carilion Roanoke (Va.) Memorial Hospital’s Crystal Spring Tower is a 500,000-square-foot expansion opened in June that brings the system’s cardiovascular care network into a single location. The tower’s vertical integration with the hospital’s newly expanded emergency department allows for seamless transitions from...

















