Community outraged after dog put down due to alleged neglect
VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - Outrage is growing online as people fight for justice for a dog that was so severely neglected, he had maggots coming out of his skull and had to be put down. Meanwhile, a local business operator stated that the outrage is being unfairly directed at his...
Pinpoint Weather: Warmer temps and sunshine return this week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A low pressure system off the coast of the Carolinas will continue to track northwards along the Mid-Atlantic coastline over the next day. Patchy light rain/drizzle on the outer edges of this system will still be possible this evening into tonight and maybe into Monday. The best chance for this...
Clear and sunny for much of the week
ROANOKE, Va. – We are tracking sunny conditions nearly all week long with temperatures keeping a little on the mild side before cooling later in the week. Tuesday’s afternoon temperatures will be several degrees warmer than the seasonal average. The setup will provide some relief from the warmth....
Furry Friends: Starship will abduct your heart!
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—Each week, WFXR News highlights adoptable pets filling up animal shelters across Southwest and Central Virginia. On Tuesday, October 14, Julie Rickmond with the Roanoke Valley SPCA brought Starship to the WFXR News studio. Starship is a friendly and handsome three-year-old male. He enjoys playing...
Beauty of Botetourt County on display
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The beauty of Botetourt County is on display with Open Studios. Art enthusiasts can discover the creative process through a driving tour of Botetourt County’s creative spaces. Judith Lochbrunner and Cheryl Lacke from Open Studios dropped by 7@four to chat about the Open Studios...
Roanoke Planning Commission to consider rezoning for townhomes and treatment center
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke’s Planning Commission will meet Tuesday to consider two significant rezoning requests that could shape the city’s residential and healthcare landscape. The first proposal involves rezoning 28 acres off Stratford Park Drive SW and Brandon Avenue SW to build a 195-unit townhome community,...
Local moms group fills critical gap in baby care; seeks donations and volunteers
ROANOKE, Va. – Huddle Up Moms, a Roanoke-based organization, is in the final week of its third annual diaper drive, aiming to address a critical need for families in the region. The organization, which the group refers to as Southwest Virginia’s only diaper bank, has surpassed its initial goal...
Body of driver who leaped off bridge during police chase pulled from Potomac River:...
Nearly two weeks after a driver leaped off a bridge during a police chase on I- 395, VSP announced that his body had been pulled from the Potomac River.
Rehabbed Bald Eagle takes to the skies at Smith Mountain Lake Community Park
On Tuesday, October 14, the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, in collaboration with the Wildlife Center of Virginia, released a Bald Eagle at Smith Mountain Lake Community Park. The Bald Eagle came to the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center from Rocky Mount, VA on September 5, 2025 after a fight with younger eagles....
Mark Stoops ‘being tossed around behind the scenes’ at Virginia Tech
Mark Stoops is getting back to work, but will it be at Kentucky? That’s reportedly no longer a guarantee. Amber Marie of 247Sports believes the 13-year coach is a contender for the Virginia Tech job, potentially replacing the recently-fired Brent Pry, who held the position since 2021. Stoops was included in a list of...
