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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Until this week, when Major League Fishing held its B&W Heavy Hitters All-Star Tournament at Smith Mountain Lake, it had been more than a decade since SML hosted a major bass circuit fishing tournament. If the reaction from the MLF pros is any indication, they would like to see their […]

ROANOKE, Va. – It proved to be an exciting signing day at North Cross where six seniors made their official commitments to continue academic and athletic careers at the next level. From the boys soccer program, Alejandro Almenas-Hernandez will take his talents to Sevilla FC International in Spain. Known...

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ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Police Department announced on Friday that they are launching Operation Summer Shield, which they call "a strategic summer initiative aimed at reducing violent crime through sustained and coordinated efforts involving felony warrant apprehension, targeted traffic enforcement, and proactive...

Blacksburg, Va. — Rally House, the nation’s fastest-growing sports merchandise and apparel retailer, has opened Rally House Blacksburg, its inaugural location in Virginia. Located on Main Street just steps from the Virginia Tech campus, this expansive store is set to become the premier destination for Hokies fans and...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Live music and outdoor action are now in full swing. Roanoke Festival in the Park kicks off on Friday, May 23, at Elmwood Park with a full lineup all weekend! Performances include but are not limited to LANCO, lovelytheband, and 1964 The Tribute! There is something for everyone from country...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Since Triple A began tracking travel numbers back in 2000, the record for Virginia travelers for Memorial Day weekend was 1.24 million, back in 2005. This year, projections come awfully close to that record number, and more than 90 percent of Virginians will be on the road. Factors like halted...

Blacksburg, Va. – Rain could put a damper on Memorial Day plans across southwest Virginia, with precipitation chances surging from Sunday evening through Tuesday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, highs will remain in the 60s and 70s across the region, but increasing moisture will bring...

In the days leading up to Memorial Day, countless Americans in the Commonwealth and across the nation will honor the brave military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. Memorial Day serves as a time for reflection and remembrance, centered around American history and tradition. As many...

ROANOKE, Va. – Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, will speak at the first gala for Families Expecting Deliverance Using Prayer, also known as FEDUP. The gala will mark the Roanoke-based organization’s 20th anniversary of supporting families affected by gun violence. The event will take place on June 6 at...