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Montgomery County Board of Supervisors votes to rezone land for controversial Elliston housing development

MONTGOMERY CO., Va. – A rezoning request for a proposed housing development in Elliston, which has divided community opinion, was approved by the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Tuesday night. The rezoning request passed in a 6-1 vote after much community comment and deliberation among the board members, with...

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Christiansburg Veterans Day Parade honors community heroes

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – The Christiansburg community organized a Veterans Day Parade celebration on Wednesday morning to show their appreciation. This all began at 10 a.m. along Main Street and was followed by a commemorative ceremony near the Montgomery Central War Memorial. Participants say its also a chance for younger...

Christiansburg, VA · 2d
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For homeless veterans, finding a place to call home can be another battle

ROANOKE, Va. – In the Roanoke Valley, 26 veterans were counted as experiencing homelessness in January 2025, up from 18 a year earlier. A later count put the number at 29. For veterans leaving military service, the transition to civilian life can bring challenges that make finding stable housing more difficult.

Roanoke, VA · 2d
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VDOT opens lanes on Route 58 as part of $300M widening project

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) opened new lanes on Route 58 this month, marking a final step in a widening project officials say will better connect the Commonwealth. Stretching 500 miles, Route 58 is Virginia’s longest roadway and runs across the southern part of the state. It winds through […]

Patrick County, VA · 1d

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Albert Rodebaugh of Craigsville, West Virginia, Took the N.C. State Fair Giant Pumpkin Title at 2,123 Pounds, and a Blacksburg Couple Set a Virginia Record

Albert Rodebaugh won the N.C. State Fair giant pumpkin title at 2,123 pounds, and a Blacksburg couple's 1,861.8-pound pumpkin set a Virginia record.

Blacksburg, VA · 4d

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Ikenberry Orchard and Country Store to close at years end

DALEVILLE, VA (WSET) — Cars have been pulling into a parking lot in Botetourt County and walking through the doors of Ikenberry Orchard Country Store since 1983, but the longtime business is preparing to close. Gwen Ikenberry, the store’s manager, said the business has been able to thrive with...

Botetourt County, VA · 1d

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Roanoke County Fire and Rescue crews help rescue 9-year-old dog

ROANOKE CO., Va. – The Roanoke County Fire Department announced Wednesday that it helped locate and save a 9-year-old dog on Poor Mountain. According to officials, crews from station 11 and heavy technical rescue teams from stations 5 and 1 were able to perform a rope rescue to locate and save 9-year-old Archie, who had taken a tumble and gotten stuck on Poor Mountain.

Roanoke County, VA · 2d

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Target 7: Virginia works to address nursing shortage

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - From classrooms to hospitals, nursing leaders are working to strengthen Virginia’s health care workforce by preparing more educators, helping students pay for school and introducing young people to careers in medicine. At Radford University, nursing leaders say a shortage of faculty can make it harder...

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Roanoke mayor outlines plans from homelessness task force recommendations

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke is exploring solutions to homelessness after Mayor Joe Cobb’s “Hope and Home Task Force” released its findings. The report includes recommendations on housing and services. The task force was created more than a year ago to explore the issue and find ways...

Roanoke, VA · 4d

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Supervisors honor Craig County High School football team

The Craig County High School football team is on a roll, and the county’s Board of Supervisors wanted to make sure that the current gridiron glory days will not be forgotten. At their monthly meeting last Thursday, the Craig County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution establishing Rockets Day...

Craig County, VA · 3d

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Franklin County Schools face funding challenges after voters reject sales tax referendum

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Franklin County Public Schools is facing difficult funding decisions after voters rejected a proposed 1-cent sales tax referendum that school leaders hoped would help pay for major school upgrades and additional safety features. According to the Virginia Department of Elections, voters overwhelmingly shot down...

Franklin County, VA · 4d

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Greensky Bluegrass at The Exchange, Harrison Museum’s Cotton Club Cabaret, Salem Museum recognizes Black Civil War soldiers

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment. See more at Roanoke Cultural Endowment.org. At the Exchange Music Hall in downtown Roanoke, two evenings with Greensky Bluegrass, this Thursday and Friday. The Harrison Museum of African American Culture presents part two of its three-part Harlem Renaissance Series this Saturday evening at 5:30, Cotton Club Cabaret, honoring that era around 100 years ago, the history, artistry, music and cuisine. At the Salem Museum two new exhibits involving black history in the valley, and a lecture, “We will prove ourselves men,” about black veterans of the Civil War. Hear more on the link below:

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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Lover's Leap widening complete

After years of earth moving and traffic snarls, an ambitious road-widening project in Southside Virginia is ready for prime time. State leaders this weekend cut the ribbon on the newly completed eastbound lanes of Route 58 over Lovers Leap Mountain in Patrick County. For the past five years, work crews...

Patrick County, VA · 4d

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Montgomery County cuts personal property tax rate for volunteer firefighters

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Montgomery County has cut the personal property tax rate for volunteer firefighters and other volunteers who log at least 200 hours a year. Fire officials said the change has lifted spirits, and they hope it will help with recruiting and retention. The county says about...

Montgomery County, VA · 2d

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Happenings: The Roanoke Rambler Events Calander Week of 11/10-11/17

Veterans Day leads the week, the Taubman turns 75 and Roanoke City Council meets Monday. Every listing below was checked against the host's own page or an official calendar. Each item links to the source we verified. Times and prices can change, so confirm with the host before you go.

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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Roanoke educators push for collective bargaining with school board

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Dozens of Roanoke City Public Schools employees gathered outside the school system’s headquarters Tuesday to urge school board members to hear their concerns and consider collective bargaining. The Roanoke Education Association is pushing to form a union and negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the...

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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Franklin County Banjo Player Gene Parker Made His Instrument Sing

This story was originally published by Radio IQ and is part of a series reported by students at the Handmade Music School in Floyd County, Virginia. The students are compiling a songbook of tunes and songs played in their community and telling the stories behind the music. This story aired...

Floyd County, VA · 4d

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Southwest Virginia honors veterans with local events

(WFXR) – Communities across Southwest Virginia are marking Veterans Day with ceremonies, special events and opportunities to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Appomattox Court House National Historical Park offers a series of educational programs highlighting veterans’ experiences and their connections to the historic site. Beginning at 1 p.m., […]

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2026 Veterans Day discounts and freebies in Central, Southwest Virginia

Many across the nation will come together on Veterans Day to honor heroes for their selfless service. While every day is an opportunity to appreciate veterans for all they have sacrificed for this country, Veterans Day is the perfect time to do so. Here’s a breakdown of Veterans Day discounts...

Roanoke, VA · 3d