3 Things to Know: Your Weekend Rundown from WFXR News

A program supporting veterans, a weekend cool down, and an important vaccine recall - here are your 3 Things to Know:🐾 Pets for Patriots: The VA reports that 17 veterans die by suicide every day. The Roanoke Valley SPCA is partnering with Pets for Patriots to offer discounted adoptions and match veterans with harder-to-place shelter animals. The goal is to provide companionship for veterans and l...

A 5K for a lifesaving cause, a cold start to the weekend, and a night built to celebrate - here are your 3 Things to Know: 🏃 Compress & Shock 5K: The Compress and Shock Foundation is hosting its first-ever 5K this Sunday at 2 p.m. on the Roanoke Greenway. The nonprofit supports cardiac arrest survivors and provides free CPR and defibrillator training. The group has already trained more than 20,00...

Crowds in costume, dangerous cold, and a story rooted in family and faith - here are your 3 Things to Know: 🦸 Big Lick Comic Con: Big Lick Comic Con returns to the Berglund Center this weekend with two days of comics, cosplay, celebrity guests, and wall-to-wall vendors. It’s one of Roanoke’s biggest pop-culture weekends, packed with photo ops and family-friendly fun. ❄️ Cold Snap & Wintry Mix: A...

More snow incoming, winter car prep, and a smart way to shop local -here are your 3 Things to Know: ❄️ Winter Storm Watch: A Winter Storm Watch goes into effect Friday afternoon for counties along and south of U.S. 460. Light snow is possible Friday, with a better chance of snow Saturday. Snow showers and gusty winds taper off early Sunday as the system moves northeast. 🚗 Get Your Car Winter-Read...

A winter storm watch, preparation reminders, and a call for help — here are your 3 Things to Know:❄️ Winter Storm Watch: A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Saturday through Monday, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected. Higher snow totals are likely north, with more mixing to the south. Snow begins Saturday, shifts to a wintry mix for some on Sunday, and tapers off Monday. Bitter cold f...

Restaurant deals, winter weather, and a big local win - here are your 3 Things to Know:🍽️ Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week: Restaurant Week is underway, featuring $15 lunches and $30- $45 dinners at more than 25 restaurants. The event runs through January 25th and is designed to give local restaurants a boost after the holidays. 🌧️ Wintry Mix Possible: A weak cold front brings a few showers Saturd...

Mutton busting, a rainy weekend, and a lifesaving upgrade -here are your 3 Things to Know:🐑 Salem Stampede Championship: Saddle up! The Salem Stampede Championship returns to the Salem Civic Center this weekend, celebrating its 58th year. The rodeo runs January 9th through the 11th and features bronc busting, barrel racing, bull riding, roping, and the fan-favorite Boot Barn Mutton Busting. Ticke...

A cookie chase, a cold front on the way, and a long-abandoned school getting new life, here are your 3 Things to Know: 🍪 The Great Gingerbread Escape: Center in the Square is hosting “The Great Gingerbread Escape,” where families explore the building searching for gingerbread men that spell out a hidden message. Participants can win raffle prizes, and the event runs through December 31st. Cost is...

A pet adoption event, warming temperatures, and a casino milestone - here are your 3 Things to Know:🐾 Mega Adoption Event: Angels of Assisi is teaming up with 11 other animal shelters for their 7th annual Mega Adoption Event. From puppies and kittens to rabbits and even rats, a wide variety of pets will be available for adoption this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Berglund Center.☀️ Weeke...

A hospital toy drive, on-and-off snow, and a downtown favorite reopening - here are your 3 Things to Know:🎁 Carilion’s Holiday Toy Drive: Carilion Clinic is collecting toys, games, and comfort items for children spending the holidays in the hospital. Both the Children’s Hospital and the child inpatient psych unit have Amazon wishlists available on Carilion’s website to help brighten their patient...

Fashionable evergreens, a wintry weekend, and a record-breaking act of generosity - here are your 3 Things to Know:🎄 Fashion for Evergreens: The Hotel Roanoke and United Way have teamed up once again for “Fashion for Evergreens.” Local businesses and nonprofits design Christmas trees throughout the hotel, and visitors can vote for their favorites with donations as small as one dollar - all suppor...

From Thanksgiving giving… to a cold weekend ahead… and a remarkable adoption journey - here are your 3 Things to Know:🦃 Still Time to Support the Drumstick Dash: Thousands bundled up for this year’s Drumstick Dash, but it’s not too late to help. The race supports the Rescue Mission’s year-round food and shelter programs. You can still donate or sponsor a runner online — every dollar extends the m...

Holiday giving, your weekend forecast, and expanded access to ASL - here are your 3 Things to Know:🎁 Santa’s Blue Elves: Danville Police are collecting toys for their Santa’s Blue Elves program, aiming to ensure every child age 13 and under wakes up to a gift on Christmas morning. Last year they supported more than 700 kids, and they hope to do it again. Donations can be dropped off at the police...

Giving back, fall weather, and a pup who’ll steal your heart, here are your 3 Things to Know:🔔 Red Kettle Campaign: The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle drive is underway, and volunteer numbers are low. They need roughly 20 people a day across the Roanoke Valley to help reach their $185,000 goal. If you can donate an hour, visit RegisterToRing.com.🌦️ Weekend Weather: Saturday brings mild highs...

Magic on ice, a major weather shift, and one Remarkable Woman-here are your 3 Things to Know:🎟️ Disney On Ice at Berglund Center: “Road Trip Adventures” kicks off this weekend in Roanoke! Join Mickey, Moana, Simba, Aladdin, and more in a colorful ride through beloved Disney stories-on skates. Shows run all weekend at the Berglund Center.🌡️ Weekend Weather Swing: Expect a warm start with highs in t...

Flea market finds, sunny skies, and an inspiring NASCAR story—here are your 3 Things to Know:🛍️ Monster Flea Market Returns: Roanoke’s largest flea market takes over the Berglund Special Events Center this Saturday. With 200+ vendors, admission and parking are free. You’ll find secondhand treasures, local vendors, and plenty of Halloween weekend energy.🌤️ Weekend Weather: A dry, seasonal weekend i...

Fast cars, frosty mornings, and a feathered Roanoke favorite -here are your 3 Things to Know:🏁 Saturday Night NASCAR: The Xfinity Series takes over Martinsville this weekend, and CW Virginia is your local home for every bump-and-run moment in one of the season’s most pivotal races.❄️ Weekend Weather: Sunny skies and cool air dominate the weekend. Highs reach the upper 50s to low 60s, while overni...

Dog lovers, weekend planners, and patriots- this episode has something for you.🐾 The Mountain Valley Cluster Dog Show brings 500+ pups to Salem 🌦️ Saturday sunshine, Sunday showers - your fall weather rundown 🎖️ Honor Flight Mission 11 sends local veterans to D.C.Tap to listen - it’s your weekend briefing from WFXR News. More at: flow.page/wfxrtv.com0

Here are 3 Things to Know this weekend across Southwest and Central Virginia:🎉 Hispanic Heritage Month: WFXR News is celebrating Hispanic Heritage by spotlighting cultural events and powerful community stories from across the region. You can watch these stories online at wfxrtv.com.🌧 Weekend Weather Outlook: The forecast looks cloudier with a chance of showers on Sunday, especially north and east...

Here are 3 Things to Know this weekend across Southwest and Central Virginia: 🎗️ I Pink I Can: Join WFXR this Saturday, October 4th for the 7th annual I Pink I Can event, a day of remembrance, celebration, and hope honoring breast cancer survivors and those we’ve lost. All proceeds benefit the Centra Cancer Fund, supporting patients and families served by Centra Oncology. ☀️ Pinpoint Weather Outlo...

Here are 3 Things to Know this weekend across Southwest Virginia:🇬🇷 Roanoke Greek Festival (Drive-Thru Only): This year’s festival is shifting to a drive-thru format due to a shortage of volunteers. You can still grab all the favorites—from gyros to baklava—with proceeds benefiting the Bradley Free Clinic and Roanoke Valley Speech and Hearing Center. Live music is also part of the drive-thru exper...

Here are 3 Things to Know this weekend across Southwest Virginia:🎸 Rocky Mount Fest: Downtown Rocky Mount comes alive this Saturday with five stages of live music, food trucks, local brews, and a designated refreshment zone. Franklin Street will be closed, with free shuttle service from Franklin County High School and Shewels Plaza. Admission is free!☁️ Weekend Forecast: Saturday climbs into the...

Here are 3 Things to Know this weekend across Southwest Virginia:🎨 Olde Salem Days: The 45th Annual Olde Salem Days takes over downtown Salem this Saturday from 8 to 4. With over 300 arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment, it’s one of the region’s largest outdoor festivals. Stop by the WFXR booth where kids can take part in our “Color the Weather” activity for a chance to be...

Here are 3 Things to Know this weekend across Southwest Virginia:🎶 Summer Concert Series Finale: 5 Points Outdoors at The Dog Bowl wraps up its summer concert season with “Phat Laces”—a Roanoke band inspired by funk, jazz, and hip-hop. It’s been a season of good food and great music, and this finale brings it home.🌧 Pinpoint Weather Outlook: Scattered showers and storms move in Saturday with high...

🎡 Highland County Fair: Virginia’s longest-running small county fair wraps up Saturday in Monterey. From rides and livestock shows to the demolition derby and a new lumberjack competition, this local tradition brings in nearly double the county’s population every year.🌤 Fall Weather Outlook: The weekend forecast stays cool and mostly dry. Highs hover in the 70s, with crisp mornings in the 50s. Wa...