UPDATE 11/8 5:35 P.M. ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – New data released by the Virginia Department of Elections indicates that Joe Cobb is now leading in the race for the City of Roanoke Mayor. Joe Cobb is in front of David Bowers in the City of Roanoke’s Mayoral election with a lead of 46 votes. He…
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Balico LLC originally planned to build eighty-four two-story data centers, plus a natural gas power plant in Pittsylvania County. Now according to the county, after speaking with neighbors, Balico is looking to revise and resubmit their plans. The county approved the withdrawal at Thursday night’s planning commission meeting, where there…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Carilion Clinic and Saint Francis Service Dogs are teaming up to bring the first pediatric facility dog to the region. On Tuesday, November 12 at 11:00 a.m. they will be bringing Wali to be placed as the first pediatric dog to support young patients at the Clinic in Tanglewood Center. New…
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Pittsylvania County Sheriff is investigating a shooting that left one man dead in Ringgold on November 5. The sheriff said reports of gunfire at Old Quarry Road were received around 7 a.m. on Tuesday. On the scene, deputies found a man, identified as 26-year-old Tauron D. Brown Jr. from…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – A temporary lane closure will occur to assist with maintenance work in Lynchburg. The lane closure will occur on Monday, November 11 near 759 Leesville Road to aid workers of Appalachian Power. Lane and sidewalk closure in Lynchburg, 4 week project A flagging operation will be in place as needed to…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Forestry has reported that drying conditions have affected fall foliage in Virginia. The dry conditions have caused shorter peak foliage as leaves are drying up and easier to blow off trees with light breezes. These conditions are also increasing risks of wildfires, and residents are urged to…
Lynchburg, Va. (WFXR) – On November 7, a man allegedly armed with a weapon promoted police response and caused two schools to be placed on restricted access when he entered a daycare seeking medical attention. According to LPD, reports of an armed man inside the entrance of a church daycare on the 3100 block of…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Republican David Bowers clings to an 11-vote lead over Democrat Joe Cobb in the race for Roanoke City mayor with more than 1,600 absentee and provisional ballots still outstanding. The election could ultimately come down to a handful of points and the deciding factor could be the city’s zoning debate. Both…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Drumstick Dash is a way for everyone, regardless of their athletic abilities, to move their feet so others can eat. Even local insurance agencies can get involved. HAWK Advisers Incorporated is located in downtown Roanoke, not too far away from where the starting line is for the Drumstick Dash. Each…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg Police Department and Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident on Campbell Avenue. On Thursday, November 7, around 2:40 p.m., LPD and LFD responded to the 1600 block of Campbell Avenue for a single-vehicle accident. Reports indicate the car was traveling south on Campbell Avenue when the vehicle…
