Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - After flooding canceled last year’s event, Roanoke’s Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is returning this weekend. It’s happening Saturday, October 18 at Roanoke’s Wasena Park. The walk site opens that day at 9:00 AM. The Promise Garden Opening Ceremony will then...

ROANOKE, Va. – On Tuesday, Roanoke City Mayor Joe Cobb announced that the city is exploring the possibility of bringing a casino to the Berglund Center. Cobb said the idea is still in the early stages but could attract tourists and boost the city’s economy. “A casino along...

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR)- The Christiansburg Police Department has issued a warning to residents after a card skimming device was discovered at a local business. According to the department’s social media post, there have been numerous reports of fraudulent activity. The target, mostly EBT (Electronic Benefit...

The Roanoke Valley SPCA is spreading puppy love across the community with its Visiting Pets Program. Each week, specially trained canine ambassadors visit various senior and assisted living facilities in the area. The program pairs dogs with the right temperament and training to spend time with residents who may be...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents of the importance of stopping when seeing a school bus flashing red with the stop sign arm extended. Officials want to remind you that when the flashing red and stop sign is out, that means a child is getting off the bus. […]

(WSET) — Franklin County officials gave an update on a missing adult. On Tuesday, authorities posted a missing adult alert. They were looking for Charles Shane Pritchard. Officials said at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Pritchard was located in a wooded area off of Black Rock Road. He was immediately attended...

(WSET) — Cristian Romo Bermejo waived the right to his preliminary hearing on Thursday morning. He has been in ICE custody since July of this year following an incident on July 9. He was drinking with friends when he had a panic attack. The Blacksburg Police Department took him...

A man was hospitalized with serious injuries following a shooting Monday night in Northwest Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department. Authorities said the shooting happened around 11 p.m. in the 1700 block of Cove Road Northwest. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Multiple crews responded to a fire on the roof of the Bridgewater Condos on Tuesday, October 14. Crews say the fire was brought under control, and there was minimal damage to the building. According to officials, no residents have been displaced, and the fire is being investigated by the...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Rocky Mount Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing adult. 49-year-old Charles Shane Pritchard was last seen on Sunday. He is described as being 6 feet tall and 160 pounds. He has blue eyes. Anyone with information...