ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Drumstick Dash is a Roanoke staple and is back for another run on Thursday. The race is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Roanoke Rescue Mission, bringing in several hundred thousand dollars each year that helps the organization feed and shelter hundreds each day. After the race is…
Don’t be a Grinch. Get in the holiday spirit this year by imbibing on themed cocktails. Prepare to sip and jingle all the way with the following festive D.C.-area pop-ups. The Jingle Bar at National Union Building. (Courtesy Showtime Presents) The Jingle Bar at National Union Building. (Courtesy Showtime Presents) Don’t be a Grinch. Get…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—A storm system will bring scattered rain showers and breezy winds to Southwest and Central Virginia on Thanksgiving. Although rain showers are forecast for Thanksgiving, it won’t rain the entire day. There is a greater chance of scattered showers during the morning, but a few spotty showers may linger into the afternoon and…
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the death of Emma Compton Layne. She was killed in June 2017. November 27, Sheriff Fred Clark announced that her husband, Russell Wayne Layne, was arrested and charged with murder. The 67-year-old Nathalie resident is being held without bond at…
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Halifax County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the death of Emma Compton Layne. She was killed in June 2017. November 27, Sheriff Fred Clark announced that her husband, Russell Wayne Layne, was arrested and charged with murder. The 67-year-old Nathalie resident is being held without bond at…
At the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Boyce, Virginia, the role of turkey vultures is being celebrated this Thanksgiving season. One red vulture in Virginia perched on a tree branchOne red vulture in Virginia perched on a tree branch(Getty Images/iStockphoto/ablokhin) One red vulture in Virginia perched on a tree branchOne red vulture in Virginia perched…
HILLSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The Hillsville Fire Department reported that multiple people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate 77 South on November 27. Fire officials said that around 2:04 a.m. on Thursday, crews were dispatched to a crash on I-77 South at mile marker 18.5. Five cars were involved in the…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke PD is gearing up for Thanksgiving but warns drivers to use extra caution as it is also one of the most dangerous travel holidays of the year. RPD says the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is when they see a spike in drinking alcohol, which makes it one of the most dangerous…
Though it’s unclear what the Washingtons served at their Thanksgiving feasts, turkeys were present on their table. Today, Mount Vernon features Narragansett turkeys and visitors can explore historical holiday events. Narragansett turkeys at Mount Vernon in Virginia.(Courtesy Lisa Pregent) Narragansett turkeys at Mount Vernon in Virginia.(Courtesy Lisa Pregent) Americans have been giving thanks with feasting…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Showers will return to the region late Wednesday evening into the first half of the day on Thursday. For the afternoon, spotty showers will remain possible, with some areas seeing a little sunshine. Rainfall will be lightest east of the Blue Ridge with up to a tenth of an inch expected….
