Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. – The City of Roanoke has secured a $1 million award from the state’s Industrial Revitalization Fund to support the redevelopment of the old Walker Foundry site. This grant will help fund a mixed-use development featuring fresh food venues, wellness services and affordable housing. The property,...

Virginia – On August 2, 2025, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor the completion of a major expansion at the Virginia National Guard’s Roanoke Regional Readiness Center (RRRC) in Troutville. The project is a big improvement for the complex. It adds more space for training, administration, maintenance,...

ROANOKE, Va. – Thursday is the big day for Melrose Plaza, which will welcome visitors for its grand opening in Roanoke. Education, financial, and health resources will now be available at the site. That includes the Excel and Wellness on Melrose centers. It’s the culmination of roughly 10 years...

ROANOKE, Va. – A heavy topic took center stage Tuesday night as about 150 people gathered at the Grandin Theatre for a screening of Can’t Look Away, a documentary that explores the dangerous impact of social media on children and teens. The event comes four months after 10-year-old...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Blacksburg Police Department announced road closures will be in place and drivers should expect delays on Main Street. The road closures will begin on Friday, August 1, at 4 a.m. through Sunday, August 3, at the following locations. (Photo Credit: Blacksburg Police Department) Blacksburg...

EARLY YEARS: Virginia Teen with Rare Disease Launches Nonprofit to Encourage Youth to Advocate for Their Heath.

ROANOKE — A 20-year-old college sophomore was crowned Miss Virginia 2025 in a pageant here late last month at the Berglund Center. Madison Whitbeck, a sophomore at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., and Miss Arlington, said she plans to use her platform as Miss Virginia to champion arts education.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - For the first time, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released new guidelines for pain management during in-office uterine and cervical procedures, such as I-U-D insertion. Carilion Clinic’s Dr. Jaclyn Nunziato joined us on Here @ Home to discuss what these options mean...

More clouds build in this afternoon with a few storms possible. Hot and muggy conditions continue with much cooler weather heading our way.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A very warm and humid Wednesday is in store for Southwest and Central Virginia. Pop-up showers and thunderstorms are possible. A cold front will bring a change to the weather pattern by the end of the week. A mix of sun and clouds will be overhead on Wednesday. Afternoon temperatures will […]