Roanoke VA

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke County Public Schools will host a meeting on Monday addressing the growing concerns about smartphone use and online safety among students. The meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. at Northside High School, marks the third meeting between the school division and the Partnership for Community Wellness...

ROANOKE, Va. – While parts of the East Coast are still dealing with a powerful nor’easter, we’ll be pretty tranquil for the next few days. The greatest impact we’ll see from this storm is the wind. Expect sustained winds between 8-11 MPH on Monday, with gusts closer to 15-20 MPH.

BOONES MILL — The Boones Mill Volunteer Fire Department and Franklin County Public Safety have had a monthslong debate over funding for a new tanker truck. The two sides recognize the need for a new vehicle to better serve the community, but have been unable to come to an agreement.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Gasoline prices in Roanoke are up 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.85 per gallon as of Monday, October 13, according to Gasbuddy’s survey of 155 stations. Gas prices in Roanoke remain unchanged compared to a month ago and sits 18.3 cents...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Twelve families that have lost a loved one to fentanyl gathered in Roanoke on Saturday for the unveiling of two billboards on Orange Avenue featuring 19 faces of the fentanyl crisis. Those billboards, presented by Ohio-based nonprofit Rachel’s Angels and Commonwealth-based Virginia Moms, and a...

BLACKSBURG, Va. – The Jason Price Foundation is holding their first event in Blacksburg: The All-in for Cancer Poker Tournament. You may remember hearing about the Jason Price Foundation earlier this summer, when Conner Price, a Virginia Tech sophomore, started the project in honor of his father, who passed away from...

Virginia Tech’s health is likely to define Week 7, with the Hokies’ depth and resilience being tested more than ever.

ROANOKE, VA – The Humble Hustle Company is inspiring the next generation with its upcoming Youth Conference Weekend, happening October 17–18 in Roanoke. The two-day event is designed to empower middle and high school students to dream big, build confidence, and prepare for bright futures. The weekend kicks...

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia State Police issued a senior alert Sunday evening on behalf of the Christiansburg Police Department. 75-year-old Everett Lyndell Price was last seen on foot around 12:00 p.m. October 12 on the 200 block of County Drive Northeast in Christiansburg. He’s 5’8″ and roughly 215...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – There are countless organizations with religious ties helping Hispanic families in the Roanoke Valley. Orchard Hills Achievement Center, located behind Orchard Hills Church in Botetourt County, offers free preschool, after-school care, and other resources to families living near the poverty...