LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg Humane Society has partnered with Petco Love and Friends of Campbell County Animal Control to host a discount vaccination event on November 16. On Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 85 Carden Lane in Rustburg, Va., the Lynchburg Humane Society will be hosting an event with a…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke College has announced a new program beginning in the 2025 academic year. On Monday, November 11, Roanoke College announced its new Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) program that will be a part of the New River Valley Battalion of Cadets. The ROTC program will be a four-year program, but…
Virginia legislators, educators and parents were surprised to learn in the past few months how many schools failed to meet expectations under a new accountability system. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. Virginia legislators, educators and parents were surprised to learn in the past few months how many schools failed to meet…
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The first General Public meeting for the Community Pet Coalition (CPC) was held at the Bedford County Library to discuss a new expansion. The meeting was held on Thursday, November 7 where the announcement for the expansion of the current Bedford County Animal Shelter to double in size was announced…
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginians were among the most sleep-deprived on election night, according to a new survey. Following Tuesday night, HostingAdvice revealed statistics to show the most sleep-deprived states and the average bedtime. Virginia ranked as the fourth most sleep-deprived state. The average Virginian reportedly went to bed at 2:39 a.m. Additionally, 29% of…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT says the north lane has been cleared after a 3.5-miles backup on I-81N in Montgomery County. Man killed in hit and run on Williamson Road All traffic is now moving normally. – MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation reports a motor vehicle accident delaying traffic…
Two law students at George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia, have filed a free speech and due process lawsuit against the school president and other leaders, saying their constitutional rights were violated after raising concerns about putting tampons in men’s restrooms. Two law students at George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia, have filed a free…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Mill Mountain Zoo is welcoming a new edition to the zoo family. Tommy, the non-releasable Bald Eagle, will join the zoo’s family after being rescued in Atlantic Beach, NC after being injured and unable to fly. Three Bennett’s Wallabies introduced at Mill Mountain Zoo Tommy is missing some of the main…
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – A Virginia Tech economic analysis has determined the final estimate of damage from Hurricane Helene to Virginia’s agriculture, forestry, and other industries is between $416 million and $630 million. John Bovay, Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics works with the Virginia Cooperative Extension to look into the…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Dunkin’ Donuts honors Veterans Day with a sweet treat. On Tuesday, November 11, all active or retired military can get a free donut from Dunkin’ as it has partnered with the United States Armed Forces since 2003 through the Coffee for Our Troops Program. Veteran’s Parade Returns to Downtown Roanoke Each…
