ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Alleghany Highlands Public Schools is now sponsoring the At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program at several sites in the county. The program will offer snacks to AHPS schools at no charge to students or their families. Participating schools in the program include Callaghan Elementary School, Jeter-Watson Elementary School, and Mountain View Elementary…
Since launching a program to use automatic license plate readers in 2022, the technology has helped Fairfax County police in over 800 cases, the department said. A Flock safety camera, used with license plate readers in Fairfax County, is seen in this photo.(Courtesy Flock Safety) A Flock safety camera, used with license plate readers in…
NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. (WFXR) – The Natural Bridge State Park is bringing back its 9th annual Festival of the Trees bringing in the holiday spirit while giving back to the community. The Festival of Trees will start displaying on Friday, November 22 through December 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Photo Credit: Virginia Department…
DALEVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of a Roanoke man for allegedly assaulting bystanders at a local auto parts store in Daleville on November 9. Around 4:25 p.m. on Saturday, deputies responded to the Advance Auto Parts Parking lot on the 1500 block of Roanoke Road after reports of…
MONTEBELLO, Va. (WFXR) – Blue Ridge Parkway dispatchers received a report of a park visitor in cardiac arrest on November 11 near milepost 6. The report came in around 3:22 on Monday, regarding a visitor hiking on the Humpback Rocks Trail near milepost 6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in cardiac arrest. Hiker rescued after…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Animal shelters across southwest and central Virginia are full of adoptable pets. WFXR News highlights these adorable adoptables in our weekly “Furry Friends” segment. On Tuesday, November 12, Erin Dams with the Roanoke Valley SPCA brought Skipper to Furry Friends. Furry Friends: Limca is ready to share her love Skipper is…
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Martinsville-Henry County Fire Association is hosting a training event on propane emergencies for residents. The propane training will take place on Saturday, November, 16 at 8:00 a.m. located at the Henry County Public Safety. Electric vs. propane: Which heater is right for your space? The event will also host…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Lynchburg’s popular Dog Park will be partially open until the first of 2025. Lynchburg’s Dog Park at 515 Monticello Avenue will be undergoing repairs and maintenance starting Tuesday, November 12, through January 1, 2025. Lane and sidewalk closure in Lynchburg, 4 week project However, the large dog area will be temporarily…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County has announced grant funding to 13 businesses for growth and development. The $115,000 in grant awards are by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) Business Equipment Acquisition Program (BEAP) Grant to aid in the new capital to grow business operations. ‘Get Ready to Grind,’ New skate park announced for Wasena…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) has announced its partnership with Savvy Events for a holiday market. The Holiday Night Market will take place on Saturday, November 23 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Historic Roanoke City Market. The market will feature holiday vendors with crafts and homemade items along with…
