HARDY, Va. (WFXR) – The former Fire Chief for the Hardy Fire Department has died after over 20 years of service. Eric Shell stepped down from Chief in 2000, however, still served in the fire department until recently. Salem FD mourns loss of former Fire Chief Pat Counts (Photo Credit: Hardy Volunteer Fire Company) Shell…
UPDATE 11/28 11:30 A.M. ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – According to the AEP power outage map, most outages in Roanoke City have been restored. For more information, you can visit the AEP Outage Map, here. – ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Over a thousand people are without power in Roanoke City on Thanksgiving. According to the AEP…
As Virginians gather around the table for some Thanksgiving turkey, the state’s first shipment of turkey products are headed to India, thanks in part to the work of the state’s two U.S. senators. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. As Virginians gather around the table for some Thanksgiving turkey, the state’s first…
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a woman for allegedly planning a murder for hire in Ridgeway on November 26. The sheriff said on Tuesday, a “confidential source” acting under the direction of law enforcement, allegedly captured audio and video evidence of a meeting with 44-year-old…
At Justice High School in Virginia, the new girls’ varsity wrestling team practices daily and feels the inclusion of the sport will make girls feel more comfortable. This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Fairfax Co. adds varsity…
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – A family in Botetourt County woke up to a nasty surprise Wednesday morning. Tina Hughes got a text from her husband: “OMG…Natalie’s car is trashed.” The back seats, front seats, and even the inside roof were shredded. Hughes and her neighbors think they know who the culprit is — a…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The 19th annual Drumstick Dash has taken flight. The dashers are on the move and the WFXR crew is keeping pace at checkpoints along the course. 19th annual ‘Drumstick Dash’ on Thanksgiving Day: Race, Donate & more You can follow the action here on the Drumstick Dash blog throughout the morning….
America’s 250th birthday won’t be celebrated until 2026, but work on the party is well underway and Fairfax County, Virginia, will play a big role. America’s 250th birthday won’t be celebrated until 2026, but work on the party is well underway and Fairfax County, Virginia, will play a big role. The Fairfax 250 Commission is…
America’s 250th birthday won’t be celebrated until 2026, but work on the party is well underway and Fairfax County, Virginia, will play a big role. America’s 250th birthday won’t be celebrated until 2026, but work on the party is well underway and Fairfax County, Virginia, will play a big role. The Fairfax 250 Commission is…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Amy Pace and her family have devoted the last 15 Thanksgiving mornings to moving their feet so others can eat. What started as a quick visit to the Rescue Mission to see how she could get involved, quickly turned into a Thanksgiving tradition. (Photo Credit: Pace Family, Michael Doti, WFXR News)…
