Prosecutors say police acted reasonably when they shot and killed a man who attacked an officer and tried to take his gun. FILE – Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, identified the man they said attacked an officer inside a cruiser before being shot by responding officers as 38-year-old Newport News resident Brandon Lemagne.(WTOP/Scott Gelman) FILE…
A Virginia-based rideshare service that bills itself as cheaper for riders and better for drivers has been ordered to immediately cease operations in and out of D.C. A Virginia-based rideshare service that bills itself as cheaper for riders and better for drivers has been ordered to immediately cease operations in and out of D.C. until…
HENRY COUNTY, Va (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested a man from Ridgeway after an ongoing online child sex abuse investigation that began in August 2024. On August 28, an investigation began when a tip regarding possible child sex abuse was received by the Southern Virginia Internet Against Children Task…
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The 29th annual ‘Coats for Kids’ Drive is preparing donations for community organizations and schools to keep children warm as the region plunges into winter temperatures. Every year, the drive begins in September and ends on November 30. The purpose of the drive is to raise awareness by donating coats for…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is preparing for the annual Thanksgiving Feast they will host for the community. On Thursday, November 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the Thanksgiving meal will be served at 402 Fourth Street SE in Roanoke, Va. 19th annual ‘Drumstick Dash’ on Thanksgiving Day: Race, Donate…
UPDATE 11/27 5:50 P.M. WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT is reporting congestion after a crash at mile marker 81.6 on Interstate 81 North. Motorists can expect delays. – WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT is reporting a high-impact crash on Interstate 81 North in Wythe County. Motorists can expect delays with around a 6-mile…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – It’s the day before millions of Americans will turn on football and chow down on some turkey, but travelers have got to get there first, and while AAA expects about a million people to travel 50 miles or more to get home and, in Virginia, it will be about 1.9 million….
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Thanksgiving is a busy holiday with family and friends gathering for a meal. However, there are many places in the area that will be closed for the holiday, while some places remain open. Before going to your local stores, major retailers, or local restaurants it is important to check online or…
Seuk Kim, 49, was a pilot, animal rescuer and father of three. He began flying during the pandemic and, having a passion for animals, he started rescuing dogs. ABC News (NEW YORK) — Leah Kim remembers her dad for his infectious smile and loving heart. “His legacy is for people to live their lives with…
Last week, central Virginia’s district of the state health department reported a cat in Lynchburg tested positive for rabies, following at least four cases in the Lynchburg area and 272 positive rabies tests in animals statewide so far this year. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. Last week, central Virginia’s district of the state…
