ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Showers will move into the region overnight into the first half of the day on Saturday as a warm front lifts northward. Temperatures will rebound slightly on Saturday with highs for many in the 60s after starting in the 40s and 50s. Rainfall on Saturday is expected to be less than […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – This evening will remain cloudy with temperatures in the 50s and light wind. There is a slight chance of isolated to scattered showers overnight and Saturday morning. While Saturday remains cloudy thanks to high pressure wedged up against the mountains, the afternoon should be dry for most areas. Saturday’s temperatures will […]

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Virginia Board of Education (VBOE) has recognized several schools statewide with one of its highest achievement awards. One was Roanoke County’s very own Masons Cove Elementary School. The elementary school along with 36 other schools was awarded as part of the board’s Exemplar Performance School Recognition Program. “I’m very […]

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — In an effort to increase pedestrian safety in Uptown Martinsville, the city converted five stoplights into stop signs back in March 2024. However, after monitoring the changes in traffic patterns, the city has decided to reverse course. On April 23, the city announced that it would reactivate all stoplights at the […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — From Ohio to Carroll County, anglers are showing off their Big Ol’ Fish!

BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) — The Extension Master Gardener Program is part of the Virginia Cooperative Extension and is made up of trained volunteer educators from across the state. Like other locations, the Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association holds an annual plant sale as a fundraiser to help support the horticultural needs of Bedford County. The […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A wedge setup will keep Southwest and Central Virginia cooler and cloudier on Friday. However, the cooldown will be short-lived as a summer warm-up is expected by the end of April. For Friday, partly to mostly cloudy skies will be overhead. Some patchy drizzle and stray rain showers cannot be ruled […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Clouds will increase across the region tonight and stick around for Friday as moisture returns to the region from the east. The lack of sunshine and slightly cooler air moving in will cause temperatures to only rise into the 50s and 60s after starting the day in the 40s. Showers will […]

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Construction is set to begin at the Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre in Henry County. This comes after months of environmental research and site permitting. On April 23, the Henry County Board of Supervisors awarded a $24 million contract to Haymes Brothers, Inc. The county says grading in lot #2 is […]

SPARTA, TN. (WFXR) — Buck McNeely was a legend in the outdoors television industry. The show he created, “The Outdoorsman with Buck McNeely” is the longest-running continuously running outdoors adventure program of all time. For more than three decades McNeely traveled around the world recording stories of hunting and fishing, often with his two sons […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Tick season is here. From now through the summer, the tiny bloodsucking arachnids can be found in great numbers anywhere there is tall grass or brush. Ticks are second only to mosquitoes in the spread of disease to humans. If you spend time outdoors, there are precautions you can take to […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Slightly cooler conditions are slated for the end of the work week in Southwest and Central Virginia. However, a big warm-up is ahead as we approach the end of April. An area of high pressure will allow for dry and quiet weather on Thursday. Morning temperatures will start in the 40s […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A cold front has moved through the region which will allow us to clear out tonight with temperatures getting chilly again. Temperatures are slightly below average on Thursday, topping out in the 60s for most. Clear conditions are expected overnight with some clouds bubbling up during the daytime hours on Thursday. […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — One non-profit ministry is celebrating a new milestone and is expanding its services in the Southeast Roanoke area. On April 24, the Presbyterian Community Center (PCC) and the community gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony at the ministry’s new building on Jamison Avenue. The new building will serve as a cornerstone to […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — One skate park in Franklin County is back with a new look! The Franklin County Parks and Recreation announced that the Rocky Mount Rotary Skate Park is now open. The park has been a staple for many skateboard enthusiasts and young teens for over a decade. Now, the park has […]

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — April 27 marks National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and several agencies are partnering with businesses for residents to drop off unused or unwanted prescribed drugs. The 26th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescriptions. In 2023, the […]

The recovery story of Cartier McDaniel is nothing short of amazing. At just 4 years old, his heart stopped beating for 14 hours — and then all of a sudden, it restarted.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — On Wednesday morning, a cold front will sweep through Southwest and Central Virginia. Spotty light rain showers are possible early in the day with sunshine peeking through during the afternoon. Light rain showers will have the chance to move through the region during the morning hours on Wednesday. Shower coverage will […]

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ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Rain chances will increase overnight as a cold front moves into the region. Rain will begin after 1 a.m. and should remain light. Rainfall accumulations should remain less than a quarter of an inch. Some areas will see no rain tonight. Sunshine is expected to increase during the afternoon on Wednesday […]