Furry Friends: Lilly would love to go home with you!
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, September 29, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) brought Lilly to the WFXR News Studio. Lilly is a 6-year-old Dutch shepherd
Smith Mountain Lake YMCA to open new pickleball courts
The Franklin County Family YMCA will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Oct. 1, for the Smith Mountain Lake YMCA’s new outdoor pickleball courts. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the YMCA, located at 293 First Watch Drive in Moneta. The new courts provide YMCA members and the...
Lawnmower sparks Roanoke County house fire, displacing family of 6
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A family of six has been displaced from their Roanoke County home after a fire Monday evening. The fire was reported just after 6:45 p.m. in the 5300 block of Doe Run Road. Crews put out the fire in about 10 minutes, but the...
Rocky Mount residents and businesses asked to conserve water
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - The Town of Rocky Mount is asking residents to voluntarily conserve water. • Lawn and garden irrigation. (Established lawns can recover from dormancy.) • Washing vehicles, siding, decks, driveways, and sidewalks. • Filling or topping off swimming pools. Please do the following:. • Check for...
Two injured, man arrested following shooting incident in Halifax County
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. – Two people were injured and one was arrested following a shooting incident that occurred in Halifax County on Saturday, South Boston Police Department said. SBPD said they responded to the area of Seymour Drive and Marshall Avenue on Saturday around 2:30 a.m. after receiving reports...
Across Virginia, 9 Old-School Hot Dog Joints Still Heap On the Chili and Slaw
Virginia has a long love affair with the hot dog, and the best proof is still sitting on counters from Roanoke to Norfolk, usually buried under chili, onions, mustard, and a pile of slaw. The places on this list are not trendy pop-ups with fancy toppings. They are counter-seat diners,...
This Lakeside Restaurant Has The Most Beautiful View In Virginia
Some restaurants pull you in with the food, but this Virginia spot gives you another reason to grab a table. Picture yourself eating beside a peaceful 24-acre lake with a mountain rising across the water. Huge dining room windows put that incredible view right in front of you while you...
Six displaced by Cave Spring house fire
CAVE SPRING, Va. (WDBJ) - Six people are displaced after a house fire Monday, September 28, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue. Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 6:46 p.m. to reports of a structure fire on the 5300 block of Doe Run Road, where smoke was coming from the residence.
Woman arrested following hit-and-run crash in Henry County, charged with assault on law enforcement
HENRY CO., Va. – A Rocky Mount woman has been arrested and charged following a hit-and-run crash that occurred in Henry County on Monday. According to officials, the HCSO was called to assist VSP in the apprehension of the woman involved in the crash at 2:35 p.m. Following the...
Virginia State Police investigating in-custody death at Roanoke City Adult Detention Center
ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating the death of an inmate at the Roanoke City Adult Detention Center, according to the Roanoke Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the individual died Monday after being found unresponsive during a scheduled medical round by detention staff. Personnel immediately began
