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New Valley View restaurant looking to hire 200 people
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new restaurant at the Valley View Mall in Roanoke has announced it’s hiring to fill 200 full- and-part-time positions. Bubba’s 33, at 4824 Valley View Ave NW, is hiring pizza makers, meat cutters, hosts, servers, bartenders, dishwashers and server assistants, according to the company.
One dead, another injured in violent Vinton incident
VINTON, Va. (WDBJ) - A man is dead and a woman is injured after an April 8th incident in the Vinton area of Roanoke County. Shane Stager, 44, has been charged with malicious wounding and possession of a firearm by a non-violent felon. According to the Vinton Police Department, officers...
Pinpoint Weather: Storm chances return on Friday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Showers and thunderstorms will return to the region on Friday as a cold front moves in. Showers are more likely in the morning with storms holding off until the afternoon. There is a level one, marginal risk, for severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon. It appears, right now, that the better potential for […]
Charges pending after crash in front of NW Roanoke school
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Charges are pending against a driver in a crash in northwest Roanoke, according to Roanoke Police. The crash led to the police closure of Liberty Road NW between Burrell Street and Gayle Street NW, in front of Liberty Terrace Elementary School and Washington Park. According to...
Two Central Virginia men charged in case involving marijuana, murder and arson
A federal grand jury in Roanoke has charged a pair of Central Virginia men with federal crimes related to a 2023 drug robbery and murder where one defendant sought to dispose of the victim’s body by setting a car on fire. In an indictment returned April 11, the grand...
Drivers beware: Wasena Bridge closure starts Monday
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Wasena Bridge in Roanoke is scheduled to close Monday, April 22, so especially if you use it on a regular basis, it’s time to plan an alternate route. The official detour for this bridge closure, according to the city, is Franklin Road, but with...
Virginia senators introduce gun safety bill on 17th anniversary of Virginia Tech shooting
BLACKSBURG, Va. – On the 17th anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting, Virginia senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine introduced a new bill to reduce gun violence across the nation. The two senators introduced the Virginia Plan to Reduce Gun Violence Act. The bill includes mandates on reporting lost...
Summer feel returns Thursday ahead of late weekend cool-down
ROANOKE, Va. – Spring is commonly known for its swing in temperatures, and that’s something we’ll see in the coming days. A wind down the mountains Thursday will be partially responsible for a summer-like preview. High temperatures reach the 80s across many locations. Remember the UV Index...
Leonore Restaurant in downtown Roanoke closing, moving to Salem
ROANOKE, Va. – A popular downtown Roanoke restaurant known for its Italian dishes and Venezuelan meals will soon be closing its doors and moving to a new location. Leonore Restaurant announced on social media that after more than a decade, it will be moving from its location in the Star City to its other location in Salem, as shown on the map below.
Owl released at Roanoke Star after a year of rehabilitation at wildlife center
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — It’s been more than a year since a Great Horned Owl arrived at the Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke. But now, the owl is spreading its wings and returning back to the wild. A Roanoke City officer first brought the owl to the center...
11 Salem HS student-athletes sign letters of intent
SALEM, Va. (WFXR)—11 Seniors at Salem High School signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in college. Here are all the student-athletes who signed their letters on Wednesday:. Jaelyn Allen- Virginia Tech Football. Khamari Garner- Roanoke College Football. Josiah Moyer- Christopher Newport University Football. Jayveon Jones-...
Open Studios Tour Roanoke Announces 2024 Dates
This is Star City’s highly anticipated annual spring art tour, where 40 local artists invite the public into their intimate and personal creative spaces. Roanoke’s vibrant arts scene takes center stage as the 24th Annual Open Studios Tour gears up to celebrate local creativity and engage art enthusiasts. The event is free and takes place […]
Virginia 420 Festival ‘up in smoke’ after abrupt cancellation due to low ticket sales
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — Organizers for the Virginia 420 Festival have announced that the 2024 festival is now canceled, due to unforeseen circumstances. This announcement comes just days before the 3rd annual festival was set to take place in Salem and Charlottesville. Organizer, Winton T. Marden says the decision...
Just how bad is our pollen?
ROANOKE, Va. – If anyone you know struggles with allergies, I’m sure they’ve had a tough week. Pollen counts started high early in the week. Through the end of the week there is still plenty of pollen in the air. The pollen level ranges from zero to...
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