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Pinpoint Weather: Rain returns overnight
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Rain will return to the region overnight and continue into the day on Tuesday. A few thunderstorms will be possible during the afternoon, but severe weather is not expected. Rain could be heavy at times, especially along and east of the Blue Ridge where 1 to 2 inches is expected. Elsewhere, […]
Man wanted in Venango County shooting arrested in Virginia
Pennsylvania State Police say a man wanted for a shooting in Venango County has been arrested. PSP says several law enforcement agencies, including the United States Marshal Service, were looking for Anthony Martinez Young, 31. After a lead developed by the marshals, Virginia State Police arrested Young in Vinton, Virginia, on Monday afternoon. He was taken to Roanoke City Jail and is awaiting extradition back to Pennsylvania. PSP started searching for Young after a witness claimed to have seen him get out of a car in Oil Creek Township, fire three shots and flee in a gold 2007 Ford Fusion toward Route 227.
Bubba’s 33 opens new location at Valley View in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A new sports bar and restaurant is bringing a range of flavors to Roanoke. On May 13, Bubba’s 33 opened its doors in the Valley View area. On Monday morning, guests lined up outside the restaurant to get the first taste of the restaurant’s menu.
Slight warm-up Monday comes out ahead of periods of rain Tuesday, Wednesday
ROANOKE, Va. – Mother’s Day was pretty much picture-perfect, weather-wise! Hopefully you got outside to enjoy some of it. Monday will feature more warmth after a cool start to the day. Clouds will increase, and we’ll be breezy at times as well (much like we were Mother’s Day).
Resource to help families experiencing homelessness renamed in honor of late Roanoke-native
ROANOKE, Va. – Providing hope and hospitality to those facing homelessness, in honor of those lost through tragedy. “Amazing, comfortable, warm home, with a lot of spirit and essence of her personality,” Cathy Cannon, Alexa’s mother said. Those are just a few words to describe what was...
Dance students put on show of “Unity” during annual Franklin County High School recital
On Saturday May 11th, Raise the Barre Dance studio held its annual dance recital at Franklin County High School with three performances set to the theme of “Unity”. “With everything that is going on in the world today, it is important to show that differences can be embraced in order to bring us together instead of tearing us apart,” said April Quinn, director and owner of Raise the Barre Dance studio.
The Tattoo Experience Fashion Show is a celebration of art and style
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke’s art and fashion scene are set to collide in a spectacular display of creativity at the Tattoo Experience Fashion Show. The event, hosted by La De Da, Inc., is commemorating its 30th year of opening and will celebrate by showing off the artistry and craftsmanship of tattoo artists, as they showcase their designs on one-of-a-kind clothing donated by La De Da, Inc.
Greater Roanoke Workforce hosting hiring event in Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WFXR)– Greater Roanoke Workforce is hosting a hiring event at the Franklin Center on Claiborne Ave. in Rocky Mount on Monday, May 13. The hiring event, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., will bring in businesses and companies from around the Roanoke Valley looking to bring in new hirees.
2 individuals taken to the hospital after crash in Roanoke, police say
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Roanoke police said two individuals were taken to the hospital after a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Saturday. Eastbound lanes of Bullitt Avenue SE from 5th Street to 6th Street SE were closed due to that crash. Police said details about what led...
Soaking rain expected to set up this week
Rain chances possible each day starting on Tuesday. Thank you to everyone who shared their Northern Lights photos with us! Share yours here!. ➡️ DOWNLOAD the FIRST ALERT WEATHER APP for updated hourly forecast and alerts. Some folks saw some patchy frost to start this morning. Overnight lows will...
Roanoke gas prices rise slightly in the last week
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/GasBuddy Release) - Average gasoline prices in Roanoke have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.38 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 155 stations in Roanoke. Prices in Roanoke are 5.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 14.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.90 per gallon.
New FloydFest site gets ready for late July launch
Sierra Ferrell, Black Pumas, Victor Wooten and dozens of other performers are gearing up for FloydFest 2024-Horizon – after the “boutique” music and outdoors festival took a pause last year while it moved. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story:
Roanoke city council approves budget, new school funding formula
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke city council voted to approve the city’s budget on Monday. The budget’s general fund comes in at nearly $380 million. A little over $28 million will go to fire and emergency management, a little over $31 million will go to police, and almost $8 million will go to parks and recreation.
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