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  • 🐑 Mutton Busting, Heavy Rain & a Lifesaving Upgrade -Jan 9 Edition

    🐑 Mutton Busting, Heavy Rain & a Lifesaving Upgrade -Jan 9 Edition
    Jan 9 2026
    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. Tickets are available at the Salem Civic Center box office or online.🌧️ Rainy Weekend Ahead: Rain increases Friday and lasts through Saturday, with heavy pockets and 1-2 inches possible. Localized flooding could develop. Highs stay in the 50s to 60s. Sunday turns colder and windy, with drying for most areas and a chance of mountain snow showers.🚑 Lifesaving Stair Chairs: Salem Fire & EMS has received new Stryker stair chairs, designed to safely move injured or bedbound patients down stairs during emergencies. The department says the chairs are already being used daily, improving safety for both patients and first responders.That’s your Three Things to Know this weekend. Follow WFXR News for the full stories.
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  • 🍪 Gingerbread Escape, A Cold Front & School Restoration- Dec 27 Edition

    🍪 Gingerbread Escape, A Cold Front & School Restoration- Dec 27 Edition
    Dec 27 2025

    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 $15 for a family of four.


    🌬️ Weather Shift Ahead: Above-average temperatures on Saturday give way to a cooler Sunday with increasing cloud cover. A cold front moves in with potential precipitation Monday, and highs settle back into the 30s and 40s for the coming week.


    🏫 School Restoration: The long-abandoned Montvale School is getting a $1 million USDA grant for repairs and restoration. The nearly 95-year-old building has sat vacant for more than a decade and is planned to become a daycare for Bedford County. The first priority: repairing the roof.


    That’s your Three Things to Know this weekend. Follow WFXR News for the full stories.
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  • 🐾 Mega Pet Adoption, Warmer Weekend & Casino Milestone - Dec 19 Edition

    🐾 Mega Pet Adoption, Warmer Weekend & Casino Milestone - Dec 19 Edition
    Dec 19 2025
    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.☀️ Weekend Weather: A windy Friday gives way to a drier, slightly warmer weekend. Morning lows start in the 20s, with afternoon highs climbing into the upper 40s and low 50s under mostly sunny skies. Cooler conditions return Monday.🎰 Caesars Virginia Turns One: Caesars Virginia is celebrating a successful first year, welcoming more than two million guests. The casino says it remains committed to investing in the Danville community, donating over $275,000 to local and regional organizations.That’s your Three Things to Know this weekend. Follow WFXR News for the full stories.
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  • 🎁 Hospital Toy Drive, On Off Snow & A Roanoke Favorite Returns - Dec 12 Edition

    🎁 Hospital Toy Drive, On Off Snow & A Roanoke Favorite Returns - Dec 12 Edition
    Dec 12 2025
    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 patients’ season.❄️ Snow On and Off: A cold front arrives Friday, and with cold air already in place, snow is possible early Friday morning. Temperatures warm again Saturday before another system brings a chance of snow showers on Sunday. Dry conditions return Monday.🍴 Fork in the Market Reopens: After a kitchen fire forced a six-month shutdown, downtown Roanoke’s Fork in the Market is officially open again. With a new ventilation system and upgraded kitchen, the restaurant is welcoming guests back for the holiday season.That’s your Three Things to Know this weekend. Follow WFXR News for the full stories.
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  • 🎄 Christmas Trees on display, Wintry Mix & a Million-Pound Donation – Dec 5 Edition

    🎄 Christmas Trees on display, Wintry Mix & a Million-Pound Donation – Dec 5 Edition
    Dec 5 2025
    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 supporting community programs.🌨️ Weekend Weather: Friday brings highs around or below freezing before temperatures rebound into the 40s for the weekend with mostly dry conditions. Another system may arrive Sunday into Monday with the chance for showers or wintry precipitation, though the track remains uncertain.🥫 One Million Pounds Donated: Darin Greear of Riner was honored for donating more than one million pounds of food from his farm to local food banks - helping feed an estimated 400,000 people across Southwest Virginia. His generosity has made a massive impact on families across the region.That’s your Three Things to Know this weekend. Follow WFXR News for the full stories — and have a great weekend!
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  • 🦃 Drumstick Dash Giving, Cold Weekend & Adoption Journey - Nov 28 Edition

    🦃 Drumstick Dash Giving, Cold Weekend & Adoption Journey - Nov 28 Edition
    Nov 28 2025
    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 mission long after Thanksgiving morning.🥶 Cold Weekend Forecast: Chilly air sticks around Friday and Saturday, with morning lows in the 20s and afternoon highs only in the 30s and 40s under dry skies. Winds will ease throughout Friday. Rain returns Sunday into early next week, and a brief round of snow showers is possible Sunday morning in the mountains and higher elevations.💛 National Adoption Awareness Month: The Gibson family of Christiansburg is sharing their journey of adopting their daughter, Chloe, after a five-year wait. They say family isn’t defined by DNA, but by love, connection, and openness. Commonwealth Catholic Charities offers resources and orientations for those exploring adoption.That’s your 3 Things to Know this weekend. For more stories and resources, follow WFXR News.
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  • 🎁 Holiday Giving, Mild Skies & Expanding ASL Access - Nov 21 Edition

    🎁 Holiday Giving, Mild Skies & Expanding ASL Access - Nov 21 Edition
    Nov 21 2025
    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 station, and families needing help can contact Corporal Sylvia Brooks.🌦️ Weekend Weather: Showers linger into Saturday morning before skies slowly brighten. Highs reach the upper 50s and 60s. Sunday turns dry and seasonably mild with similar temperatures. Our next rain arrives Tuesday and Wednesday.🤟 ASL Education Expands: Roanoke College is widening access to American Sign Language as demand surges. ASL is now one of the school’s most popular languages, with students signing at football games, community events, and soon at theater productions as the program grows.That’s your 3 Things to Know this weekend. Follow WFXR News for more updates.
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  • 🔔 Red Kettle Volunteers, Fall Weather & Meet Nylah - Nov 14 Edition

    🔔 Red Kettle Volunteers, Fall Weather & Meet Nylah - Nov 14 Edition
    Nov 14 2025
    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 in the upper 50s and 60s with only a slight chance of a brief shower. A cold front early Sunday brings a few spotty raindrops, followed by cooler, crisp fall air.🐶 Furry Friend- Nylah: Nylah is a gentle 3-year-old from the Roanoke Valley SPCA. She loves people, loves hugs, and would fit into most homes. Adoption info available at WFXRtv.com.That’s your 3 Things to Know this weekend. Follow WFXR News for more local stories.
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