ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County is advising residents to consider the following for trash collection schedules for the upcoming holidays. Christmas Week Mon. & Tues. routes collected Mon. December 23. Wed. routes collected Thurs. December 26. Thurs. routes collected Fri. December 27. Roanoke Valley Community Christmas Store seeking a permanent location New Year’s Week…
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – The Bedford County Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Sunday, December 22. Crews were dispatched to the 2000 block of Lankford Mill Road around 6:00 p.m.. Company 2 was requested to supply a tanker. UPDATE: 14 displaced after Roanoke structure fire, cause undetermined Engine 1 found…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Roanoke $50 million from the Build America Bureau’s Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program (IFACGP). The $50 million, three-year program will support the city in exploring innovative financing and delivering opportunities for transit-oriented projects on public assets. Through the IFACGP,…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – AARP Virginia Fraud Alert is warning residents of pet scams this holiday season. In case you are looking to bring a furry friend home for the holidays, residents should be aware of criminals using cute animal photos to lure in possible pet owners. Here are some tips to get ahead of…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– The Roanoke Valley SPCA will be closed for approximately six weeks beginning December 23 as the building undergoes several major repair projects. That meant the shelter was tasked with placing the 30 cats and dogs in its care in foster homes while the construction is going on. The community came through, adopting…
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – For decades, the Roanoke Valley Community Christmas Store has provided a one-stop shop for pre-qualified families in need across Roanoke County, Craig County, Salem, and Vinton to find gifts, household items, and clothing at no cost. They recently completed the 2024 season and are looking for help from the community as…
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Should Virginia’s teachers receive a bigger pay raise than the one they are currently set to receive next year? “I think we are in a good spot,” Governor Glenn Youngkin told 8News on Wednesday. Currently, Virginia’s teachers are slated to receive a 3% pay raise next year, on top of the…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—With the weekend before the holidays upon us, stores and roads will be packed. The weekend before Christmas is always a busy time for travelers, and state police will be keeping close watch, especially for drivers who’ve been drinking. “We’re in the midst of our Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign,” Matthew…
(NEXSTAR) — Forgot an ingredient for your Christmas Day meal? Still need a stocking stuffer? You’re in luck, but you may have to act fast: While many national grocery stores will be open for Christmas Eve, they’ll be closed on Christmas Day. For most companies, stores will close early on Christmas Eve. Before you visit…
(NEXSTAR) — Whether you’re traveling home for the holidays and need a road snack, or you’re searching for a dinner destination after a cooking mishap, you may find limited fast food options on Christmas Day. Still, some chains will be welcoming customers. Below is a list of major fast-food chains and restaurants that have confirmed…
