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A federal grand jury in Roanoke, Virginia, has indicted James Howard Spencer, the Mayor of Glen Lyn, Virginia, for his alleged violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The CWA was enacted by Congress to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological quality of the nation’s waterways. The...

ROANOKE, Va. – Families with children experiencing developmental delays will soon be able to access more resources with ease. This comes after Governor Glenn Youngkin signed three new bills while visiting Round Hill Elementary School in Roanoke, where the ideas for the bills first originated. “Roanoke City School Board...

ROANOKE, Va. – Sunday is your last chance to attend the LFA Consignment Sale at the Berglund Center. The sale features all sizes of children’s clothing, toys, games, books and more. All of the items are gently used. The sale has gone on all week, with extra savings...

ROANOKE, Va. – Nearly five years after her disappearance, people are still asking: Where is Arieanna Day?. Roanoke Police say Arieanna was last seen in 2018 when she was only three months old. A vigil was held Saturday night in Roanoke for Arieanna and other cold case victims. Leah...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Mothers in the Roanoke Valley now have a place to escape their stress and find support. Huddle Up Moms recently opened its Haven on 5th Street, finally giving them a physical space to welcome mothers. “Our hope is that this is a safe space for moms...

More than $320,000 is available in grant funding for Project Safe Neighborhoods initiatives, U.S. Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh announced today. This funding opportunity will assist in implementing comprehensive, collaborative and community-based approaches to reducing violent crime in the Western District of Virginia using a wide range of effective violent crime reduction strategies.

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ROANOKE, Va. – Happy Monday! Check out the Morning Sprint for everything you need to know for the day. Multi-million dollar Broadband project coming to Bedford County. Virginia Tech, Ohio State prove worthy of Elite 8 status. God’s Pit Crew sends aid to Mississippi after deadly tornado. Plus,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - There is always more than one right way to do something. Kidable Therapy helps work with your child to discover what that right way looks like in your home. Here @ Home sits down with the owner, Lauren Vistarakula, about their clubs, their *new* Sensory Play...

Spring has sprung, and many cleaning their home may think about selling items they no longer need to make some extra cash, but before you head to social media like Facebook Marketplace, be aware, scammers have a new trick up their sleeves.

Community members gathered in Melrose Park on Saturday to honor cold case victims, including Arieanna Day, who went missing at three months old, five years ago, and still has not been found. Vigil held in Roanoke to honor cold case victims. Community members gathered in Melrose Park on Saturday to...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Are you thinking of your next family outing? Well, the Southwest Virginia Ballet is performing the classic fairy tale story of Cinderella on Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2. This year marks the 32nd season that Southwest Virginia Ballet has been bringing the art...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Average gasoline prices in Roanoke have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.19 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 155 stations in Roanoke. Prices in Roanoke are 5.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 85.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 5.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.19 per gallon.

ROANOKE, Va. – We’re tracking a weak storm system riding to our south Monday. Most of the energy in the atmosphere is poured into areas south of us, but a few showers will be possible during the morning hours. A separate piece of energy may generate isolated showers...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke Police Department says a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the Hershberger Road NW and Ordway Drive NW area near Exxon on March 25. Details about the crash are limited at this time, but Roanoke Police tell WFXR News that the pedestrian was taken to the hospital.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: A pedestrian was taken to a hospital after a car accident Saturday night on Hershberger Rd. NW. Roanoke Police say the incident is part of an ongoing investigation, and that they are waiting to hear on the condition of the person who was hit. ORIGINAL...

ROANOKE, Va. – Rabies has hit the skunk population in the Roanoke Valley. With three cases confirmed, local professionals discuss how to protect yourself and your pets. Tim Nininger, owner of Star City Pest Control and Wildlife Services, is on the job working to trap raccoons, skunks, groundhogs, bats, and other animals.

ROANOKE, Va. – The Rail Yard Dawgs (29-17-5) set a new franchise record with their 29th win of the season, destroying the Knoxville Ice Bears (30-21-3) in a 7-3 rout at Berglund Center on Sunday. Dominiks Marcinkevics tallied four points, while Matt O’Dea, Mac Jansen, and Billy Vizzo each notched three points. Other Roanoke goals came from Gehrett Sargis, Alex DiCarlo, CJ Stubbs, and Brendan Pepe.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — How many times can you fall before you can’t get up again?. For Shawana McKinstry-Keeling that answer is simple. She never gives up, no matter how hard the fall. Today Shawana is home-schooling her son and owns her own business. It’s not the life...

Botetourt CO., Va. (WFXR) — Some of your favorite craft beers aren’t traveling far to reach your fridge anymore. New Belgium Brewing, producer of Fat Tire Ale, Voodoo Ranger IPA, and Two Hearted IPA, to name a few, will brew right in the heart of Daleville. New Belgium...