ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – EnCircle Minnick Schools are working with the Roanoke County Sheriff’s Department on an event about the importance of community safety. The event will take place on Friday, November 8 at 11:00 am at the Roanoke Minnick campus on Dent Road. Prioritizing safety in Roanoke City classrooms EnCircle will introduce families to…
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia Tech says a construction worker has fallen to their death on November 6. According to a release, a construction worker at the wind tunnel renovation project near the former Randolph Hall on Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg Campus died after a fall. A second worker was also injured; however, the current status…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Native trees and shrubs allow access to food and habitats for many as wildlife flourish in their natural environment. In efforts to expand biodiversity, the Department of Forestry (DOF) is partnering with retail nurseries as a part of the Throwing Shade VA program. The goal is to incentivize people to buy…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – David Bowers is currently leading the race for Roanoke City Mayor and has unofficially declared victory. The Virginia Department of Elections currently indicates he is leading over Joe Cobb with 11 votes, putting the race within the margin for a recount if it comes to that after provisional and absentee ballots…
A Massachusetts woman died and three others were injured in a five-vehicle, chain-reaction crash Tuesday on Interstate 495 near Alexandria. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A Massachusetts woman died and three others were injured in a five-vehicle, chain-reaction crash Tuesday on…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – As the race for Roanoke City Mayor continues to get closer and more uncertain with Provisional and Absentee Ballots still coming in to be counted, Joe Cobb has released a statement and addressed the pending outcome and congratulated the election of council members. “Thank you to everyone who voted in the…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains have a lot to offer visitors and residents as it ranges in small quaint towns with lots to offer. From beautiful views of the mountains to restaurants and coffee shops and more, there are many towns to enjoy. TheTravel.com has recognized several towns in the region for…
Questions have been raised about whether Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin could leave the state to work for President Donald Trump’s administration. Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has been getting closer to Donald Trump in recent months, with the two even appearing together on stage, leading to questions about whether Youngkin would possibly leave the…
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – God’s Pit Crew’s Immediate Disaster Response Team will be sending out a second wave of volunteers as a start of their Holiday Relief Mission. Volunteers will be sent to Western North Carolina to serve residents who are still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Helene. With the Holiday season starting, most…
WFXR News introduces the ‘Hunger to Hope Initiative’, a campaign designed to raise awareness about food insecurity in Central and Southwest Virginia. This initiative is a testament to our dedication to community engagement and addressing crucial needs in our region. Highlighting the importance of community stories, the initiative aims to bring attention to the challenges…
