Person displaced by Bedford County house fire
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - One person is displaced after a house fire Saturday, November 8, according to Bedford Fire Department. Firefighters responded at 6:03 p.m. to a report of smoke filling a residence on the 1100 block of Candle Lane. Firefighters say the fire started in the attic, and...
Warming centers open in our hometowns due to cold front
(WDBJ) - As a cold front moves into our area, warming centers will be open in some of our hometowns. First Alert Weather Days are issued for Monday and Tuesday mornings due to below freezing temperatures and wind chills. Here is a list of the following places operating as warming...
Mystery of the Night: Loud Bangs and Police Sirens
In a recent event, social media users reported hearing a series of loud bangs, which were not identified as fireworks, followed by the immediate sound of police sirens. There is ongoing speculation about the nature of these sounds and whether they are related. The incident has sparked a flurry of discussions on...
Missing Roanoke 12-year-old girl found
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: The missing girl was found safe, according to Roanoke Police. ORIGINAL STORY: Roanoke Police have issued a Critically Missing Alert for a 12-year-old girl. Trinity Cataleya Ann Russell was last reported seen leaving her home on the 700 block of Westwood Boulevard NW wearing a...
Man killed, another injured in Roanoke gas station shooting, investigation underway
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a homicide by gunfire that occurred at a gas station. According to officials, on Sunday, November 9, at 11:16 a.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting at a gas station parking lot in the 2500 block of Shenandoah Avenue Northwest. Officers...
New ‘Next Gen’ Dunkin’ on Orange Ave NE powers Roanoke’s coffee run—app perks, $6...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. If the morning drive feels a little more caffeinated lately, there’s a reason. Dunkin’ is expanding in Roanoke, pairing drive‑thru convenience with app-first deals, seasonal sips, and a splash of community giving.
Blacksburg Weather Alert: From 70s to 20s – Winter-Like Chill Arrives Monday
Blacksburg, VA – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Blacksburg reports that Saturday will be mild and calm, with highs in the 60s to lower 70s and only some increasing afternoon clouds. A strong cold front will sweep through the region on Sunday, bringing rain chances and cooler air...
2025 WFXR Veterans Voices Special
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — WFXR Sports Director and U.S. Army Veteran Jermaine Ferrell along with WFXR morning/noon anchor Hazelmarie Anderson host WFXR’s annual Veterans Voices Special.
Eastside Girls XC team wins Class 1 state championship
SALEM, Va. (WCYB) - The Eastside High School girls cross country team captured the state championship. The Spartans will be returning home from Salem as the best team in Class 1 with some hardware to prove it.
Pinpoint Weather: Warm tomorrow, cold snap next week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A strong cold front will pass through tomorrow bringing with it a very cold airmass along with some snow showers for the mountains. Ahead of the front tomorrow afternoon, temperatures will stay warm in the 60s to low 70s for most under a mix of sun and clouds. A few showers […]

















