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Goodview man, 66, killed in Franklin County vehicle crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Friday, April 26th at 4:10 p.m. on Route 679, one mile south of Route 634 in Franklin County. A 1999 Dodge 3500 was traveling south on Route 679 when the vehicle ran off the...
Two injured in crash on Kesler Mill Road in Salem
SALEM, Va. (WFXR)– The Salem Police Department reports two people were taken to the hospital after a crash on Kesler Mill Road on Saturday, April 27. According to the police department, officers responded at 11:40 a.m. to a report of an accident on Kesler Mill Rd. between Garst St. and Pine Bluffs Dr.
Here comes the heat!
ROANOKE, Va. – High pressure has settled in and will bring some really warm temperatures today. We heat up quickly thanks to mostly clear and sunny skies. Afternoon high temperatures are in the 80s for most spots. The New River Valley will be a tad cooler than every other zone, but this is only a sneak peak of the week to come.
Friends of Washington Park discuss future plans and share stories
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Friends of Washington Park are trying to save a historic property from being demolished. In a press conference Saturday morning, they shared stories and ideas about what should happen. They are in favor of adding a pool in the park as long as the Caretakers...
Pinpoint Weather: A warm week with some storms
Tonight will be clear and mild with temperatures in the 60s. High pressure will influence Monday’s weather. It will be warmer with lows in the 50s and 60s and highs mostly in the 80s. A front will pass through and bring a chance of showers and storms on Tuesday.
Convicted Food Lion shooter to serve one year, three months in prison
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke man convicted for a 2023 shooting inside a Food Lion that left two people hurt, learns he gets a second chance. Kemonte Cooper was found guilty in December. Cooper was in court Friday asking the judge for a second chance before learning how much...
Vehicle crash on Rt. 8050 in Vinton cleared
VINTON, Va. (WFXR)– VDOT has cleared the vehicle crash causing delays on Rt. 8050 in Vinton. VINTON, Va. (WFXR)– The Virginia Department of Transportation says drivers can expect delays on Rt. 8050 in Vinton due to a vehicle crash near North Poplar St. As of 5:11 p.m., all...
RESET team speaks to neighborhood residents after officer-involved shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - RESET volunteers along with Roanoke Police visited the neighborhood where an officer-involved shooting happened earlier this week. “What we wanted to do is come out and offer services to not only to the family, to the residents in the area, see what we can do to help heal this situation,” said Jermaine Johnson, one of the RESET volunteers.
Living Proof Beer Company opening up new outdoor stage in June
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WFXR) — The Living Proof Beer Company has announced a major expansion with the addition of an outdoor stage and music venue to bring larger shows and crowds just in time for summer!. Living Proof Beer Company expects the outdoor stage and venue to hold 200-250...
Roanoke Pride Festival happening this weekend
ROANOKE, Va. – The annual Roanoke Pride Festival is back this weekend and it features many activities all in support and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. There are many parties happening at “The Park” in Downtown Roanoke. The main event happens Sunday — the Pride Festival at...
Rocky Mount Police Department receives donations of sensory bags
The Health and Wellness Committee of Cornerstone Building Brands recently donated 16 sensory bags to Chief Phillip Young and the Rocky Mount Police Department. The sensory bags contain a collection of items that can be helpful when communicating with individuals with specials needs such as autism during times of distress, such as during an emergency or a call of service.
Healthcare workers speak about mission trips to Gaza with Virginia Tech Carilion students
ROANOKE, Va. – A group of Virginia Tech Carilion students heard stories of heroism and terror from a panel of healthcare workers who took mission trips to Gaza. The panelists include anesthesiologist Dr. Abdullah Brown, OR and ER nurse Lana, and urologist Dr. Mazen Hasan. Each of them are...
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