One person was hit by a train, two other people were hurt during the incident in Lynchburg, according to Lynchburg Police. All three people hurt were taken to Lynchburg General Hospital. There is no update on their conditions tonight. Police believe one person was hit by the train, but they say it is unclear whether…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A woman was killed, and a child was hospitalized in a car crash in Roanoke. Roanoke Police said they responded to the 3800 block of Brandon Avenue SW for a single-vehicle crash. CSX crews continue working to clear wreckage after Covington train derailment The woman was taken to a hospital with…
A woman was killed, and a child was hurt in a car crash in Roanoke. Roanoke Police said they responded to the 3800 block of Brandon Avenue SW for a single vehicle crash. The woman was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, she was pronounced dead. A young child was checked-out for breathing issues,…
A Fairfax County high school football team has withdrawn from further postseason play amid allegations that it violated Virginia High School League rules. A Fairfax County high school football team has withdrawn from further postseason play amid allegations that it violated Virginia High School League rules. In a statement Monday, Superintendent Michelle Reid said Hayfield…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Crystal Spring Tower expansion to the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital began initial planning in 2019, and now six years later, the project is nearing completion. The state-of-the-art facility will be home to the Carilion Clinic’s Cardiovascular Institute, as well as allow for clinical teams to keep up with the growing…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Rain will return to the region overnight as a weak cold front slides across the Commonwealth. A few showers are possible by 10 p.m., with the best rain chances from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. Rainfall with the front should be light, with many areas picking up between 0.10″ and 0.25″…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – On November 28, the City of Lynchburg is hosting its 36th annual Lynchburg Turkey Trot. The Turkey Trot is set for Thursday at 8:00 a.m. The event will start and finish on Langhorne Road in front of E.C. Glass High School. Registration for the trot in person ends on November 27,…
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Wythe County Officials are advising residents and travelers to prepare for the increased traffic volume over the Thanksgiving weekend. Wythe County serves the community as a regional and national travel hub, and after Hurricane Helene, Wythe County roads will serve as detours for drivers. “Our county serves as a crossroads…
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Fincastle Baptist Church is inviting the community for their Magical Christmas Projection Drive-Thru. The Drive-Thru will be throughout three weekends including the following dates: December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each evening. Ranking the best Christmas movies: ‘Die Hard,’ ‘A Christmas Story,’…
A food company known for popular grocery store condiments has recalled a package of tortilla strips that may be contaminated with wheat, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday. The product is meant to be gluten-free. ▶ Watch Video: What to know about recall concerns, U.S food safety A food company known for popular…
