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Man wins $1M on Virginia Lottery scratch-off in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – On October 21, a retailer bonus presentation was held at a convenience store in Roanoke after a man won $1,000,000 on a scratch-off ticket. (Photo Credit: Dustin Hennessey) On Monday, Virginia State Lottery Officials presented a check for $10,000 to the 604 Market & Deli on 5981 Cloverdale Road. The Roanoke […]
Rabid skunk confirmed in the Salem area
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts are alerting the public of a confirmed case of rabies in Salem. On October 15, a skunk was picked up near Westclub Drive in Salem and tested for rabies. Test results came back positive on October 18. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by […]
New grocery store coming to Northwest Roanoke bringing healthier food options
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Melrose Plaza is a big project aiming to rejuvenate the communities in northwest Roanoke. A community partnership initiative launched by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys calls the project “first-of-its-kind.” The first step in this Melrose Plaza project is building a new grocery store. One that would bring healthier food options […]
Spooktacular ‘ZooBoo’ come to Mill Mountain Zoo
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Mill Mountain Zoo is getting wild and spooky this Halloween with its ‘ZooBoo’ event with trick-or-treating, games, crafts, and entertainment on October 26. ZooBoo will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature the zoo Raccoons, Black Bear, and Burmese Python on stage with zookeepers, as […]
How to keep your pets safe and comfortable during the Halloween season
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – With Halloween right around the corner, decorations such as jack-o-lanterns and other spooky decorations, remember to consider how this season can affect your pets. There are several safety tips pet owners should take into consideration to keep their animals safe during the Halloween season. Safety tips include the following: Remember that […]
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