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Three individuals facing federal charges after Dodge County swatting incident
DODGE COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) -- Three individuals alleged to be part of an online swatting group are now facing federal charges. 18-year-old Owen Jarboe from Hagerstown, Maryland, 26-year-old Evan Strauss from Moneta, Virginia, and 18-year-old Brayden Grace from Columbus, Ohio are being charged with Conspiracy, Cyberstalking, Interstate Threatening Communications, and Threats to Damage or Destroy by Means of Fire and Explosives.
K9, Franklin County deputy recognized as heroes for finding missing woman
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — One deputy in Franklin County and his K9 are being recognized for saving a missing woman’s life on May 9. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says just after midnight, deputies responded to a home in Ferrum for a woman who was reported missing by her husband. Deputy Gaetano and his […]
Scattered showers will make for a soggy Tuesday
ROANOKE, Va. – Mostly cloudy skies have taken over the mid-Atlantic and will stick around for most of the day. Here is a look at future tracker during lunch hour. Scattered showers move in from the south with a couple of storms starting to develop along the state line.
Spring Market and Pottery Outlet Sale highlights local creative talent
On May 11th, Emerson Creek Pottery encouraged members of Bedford and Franklin County to grab their passports and set sail for the annual Spring Market and Pottery Outlet Sale. Instead of a weather advisory, attendees were told to expect delicious food, local craft vendors, and great deals on pottery. The...
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...
Smith Mountain Weekly Bridge Report results posted
The Smith Mountain Bridge Club meets at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Community Center, located north of downtown Moneta at 4860 Rucker Road, behind and below the Moneta Pharmacy and Family Dentistry. Duplicate bridge is played and a partner is required. All bridge players are welcome. Please arrive with your partner no later than 12:10 p.m.
Best of Roanoke 2024
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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.
SML Chapter of Antique and Classic Boat Society donates to area nonprofits; announces spring and fall boat show dates
Smith Mountain Lake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society recently made 2024 contributions to three lake area non-profit organizations. These contributions were made possible by the businesses that sponsored and advertised in support of the 2023 boat show, and by donations from the public that attended our show.
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 more than $28 million will go to fire and emergency management, a little more than $31 million will go to police and almost $8 million will go to parks and recreation.
Martinsville City schools on two-hour delay due to power outage
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — All Martinsville City Public Schools will operate under a two-hour delay on May 14. The school district announced on social media that the delay was due to a power outage. There are no further details at this time. WFXR News will update this story as more information becomes available.
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.
Pinpoint Weather: Dry Monday then Showers and Storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Tonight will be partly to mostly clear and cool with morning lows in the 40s. Monday will be pleasant with partly to mostly sunny skies and afternoon temperatures for most areas in the 70s. An approaching low and cold front will increase clouds Monday night...
William Byrd’s Israel Hairston named 2023-24 Class 3 VHSL Foundation Award Male Scholar Athlete
VINTON, Va. (WFXR) — Big news for one of our local star high school athletes at William Byrd High School! Senior Israel Hairston earned the 2023-24 Class 3 VHSL Foundation Award Male Scholar Athlete. This past football season, Hairston won one of WFXR’s weekly Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz awards, leading the Terriers to their first-ever […]
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