Big Ol’Fish: Jan. 2, 2026
(WFXR)- WFXR’s George Noloff enjoys everything outdoors. So, when he sees other people having a blast on the water, he’s got to share the love for Big Ol’Fish! Waylon May tangled with a big trout and nets a huge rainbow from a local stream. Travis Patsell sent us a picture of his nine-year-old nephew, Lucas, […]
Readers recall decades of food and family at dearly departed eateries
Betsy Haynes spent her career with the National Park Service, specifically the Booker T. Washington National Monument. Her work took her to lots of places and led her to lots of breakfasts. None was as good as the ones she ate at The Roanoker. “You know what I found out?...
The Neighborhoods that Shape Roanoke’s Character
The story below is a preview from our January/February 2026 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. However you describe home, you’ll find it here in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Kit Hale is the CEO and Principal Broker of MKB, REALTORS®, one of the largest independent...
Firefighters put out blaze in Moneta field
MONETA, Va. (WSET) — Firefighters in Moneta worked to extinguish a fire that was burning a field on Thursday. According to the Moneta Volunteer Fire Department, crews were first dispatched to a brush fire off Pecks Road. "Medic 14-8 arrived to find an approximately 80×80 grass fire. Brush 8...
Roanoke Fire EMS responds to early morning blaze, one displaced
ROANOKE Va. (WFXR) – On Friday morning, Roanoke Fire EMS Department responded to a fire in the 1500 block of Bluemont Ave SW at 12:39 a.m. According to the fire department, crews saw a light haze of smoke inside multiple apartments when they arrived. Due to smoke alarms sounding inside an apartment unit, Roanoke Fire...
Firefighters extinguish Bedford County sawmill fire
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A fire at a sawmill in Bedford County was extinguished by firefighters on New Year's Day. According to the Bedford Fire Department, crews were first dispatched to Panorama Acres Drive in Big Island for the report of a sawmill on fire. When firefighters arrived,...
Piccadilly Square businesses damaged in Roanoke fire; no injuries reported
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - First responders were dispatched to a structure fire in Roanoke at approximately 3:30 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2026, according to the officials. Franklin Rd. SW was closed between Avenham Ave. and Roberts Rd., it has since reopened at 6:00 a.m., according to the Roanoke Police Department.
Virginia attorney suspended by state bar disciplinary board for urging his client to lie...
An attorney from Salem had his license suspended by the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board for encouraging his client to lie in court.
Holiday figure skating show delights crowds at the Lancerlot
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Figure Skating Club and the Lancerlot Sports Complex hosted their fourth. annual “December to Remember” holiday ice show on Dec. 13 and 14 at the Lancerlot. A very enthusiastic audience cheered on the 25 soloists and two pairs as they performed to. Christmas, holiday,...
Warmer Friday, cold again Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. – The blue skies and sunshine returned for many of us on New Year’s Day! But it was pretty cool outside...and the winds were still a factor. However, the winds did weaken late this afternoon and should not be a factor tonight. We will see a small increase in cloud cover tonight with lows in the lower 30s.
