ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The chance for showers will continue into the day on Wednesday. Not everyone will get wet and any rain that falls should be light. The best chance for rain during the day will be west of the Blue Ridge. Ahead of a cold front, temperatures will get warmer on Wednesday. The…
UPDATE 11/5 6:45 LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg Police Department has reported that 68-year-old Althea Faye Venable has been found safe. Lynchburg man sentenced to 12 years for distributing fentanyl The LPD would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating Venable. – LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg Police Department received…
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 5, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) brought Jackson to the WFXR News Studio. Jackson is a handsome…
Lynchburg, Va. (WFXR) – Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that injured a woman and juvenile in Lynchburg on November 4. According to LPD, officers responded to an accident involving a bicycle near Horseford Street and Jefferson Street around 4:35 p.m. on Monday. On the scene, a woman and a juvenile told officers they were…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – In Virginia, Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump in the Decision Desk HQ poll by 5%. However, polling is a hot topic after pollsters under-polled Trump in the last two presidential elections. “There’s more discussion of it this time compared to the last two presidential elections where there…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Election Day is upon us. After early voting closed on Saturday, local registrar’s offices have used the last three days to set everything up for the Election Day crowd. Total ballots across places like Roanoke, Salem, Lynchburg, and Danville are down from 2020. Roanoke City saw about 1,000 fewer in-person early…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke City residents will elect a new Mayor this election. This comes as current Mayor Sherman Lea is stepping down after serving two terms. The three candidates vying for the top spot are familiar faces, Republican David Bowers, Democrat Joe Cobb, and Independent Stephanie Moon. Bowers previously served three terms as…
Election Day 2024 is here, as the U.S. chooses between a former president and a current vice president as its next commander in chief. Here’s what you need to know. Listen live to WTOP on air at 103.5 FM or online and check back on this page as results come in. Election Day 2024 has…
A Prince William County high school senior looked for ways she would be able to help other students register to vote for the first time this fall. Sign up for WTOP’s Election Desk weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date through Election Day 2024 with the latest developments in this historic presidential election cycle. A Prince William…
Here are the unofficial election results of some local general election races in Virginia. Visit WTOP’s Election 2024 page for our comprehensive coverage. Listen live to 103.5 FM for the latest. Sign up for WTOP’s Election Desk newsletter for headlines and analysis from now until Inauguration Day. Here are the unofficial results of some local general election races in Virginia. Leading…
