A pioneering but little-known Black filmmaker will be celebrated in a free screening and talk on Sunday, March 22 at The Last ...

The 2026 General Assembly session is now in the rear-view mirror, except for the portion of it that still lies ahead, which will presumably resolve a tiny little unfinished piece of work known as the ...

From the time it lost in the Elite Eight last season to Wisconsin-Stout, the University of Scranton women’s basketball team ...

The long-awaited Wasena Skatepark and Pump Track officially opened in Roanoke Friday to a large crowd. Mayor Joe Cobb, ...

From sipping mezcal at a palenque to swimming in the mineral-rich waters of Hierve el Agua, these are the best things to do ...

The Roanoke City Police Department received a $300,000 state gun-violence prevention grant to support mentoring and tutoring ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Southwest and Central Virginia are filled with remarkable women. To celebrate Women’s History Month this March, we are introducing you to the local finalists and winners from ...

In March 1975, the Doobie Brothers had their first No. 1 hit with the song “Black Water.” Written by singer and guitarist Patrick Simmons, the song, from the 1974 album What We Once Vices Are Now ...

Yokohama’s Salem tire plant is set to close, leaving more than 500 workers searching for jobs. Many showed up at at a job fair Thursday.

Christina Gregory walks the greenway most days, so it’s hard to miss the huge white bags crews are placing in the river. It’s ...

Healthcare facilities in the area provide quality care without the astronomical bills common in larger cities. Bristol straddles the Virginia-Tennessee border, giving you the unique experience of ...