After the New Year’s Eve storms and showers, Wednesday will start with clearing skies for many and gusty wind for all. Snow showers are possible in the WV mountains and SWVA. Tonight will be windy with gusts of 35-50 mph possible along and west of the Blue Ridge. Snowfall north of 64 will range from…
Alfred “Rick” Alessi was sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years in October 2016, after a Louisa County jury found him guilty of rape and two counts of aggravated sexual battery of his daughter. Virginia’s Court of Appeals has ordered an evidentiary hearing to help determine the credibility of a 21-year-old woman who recently…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Most of us make one around this time every year. New Year’s Resolutions. Learning something new to breaking bad habits, it’s something you decide on and only you can follow through with. So, what’s it going to be? Have any New Year’s resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them…
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — New year, new laws. Virginia is ringing in the new year with laws that will take effect starting New Year’s Day. One of the most anticipated laws is the increase in minimum wage. Virginia’s minimum wage is going up 41 cents an hour. That’s an increase from $12 to $12.41 an…
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Nature photographers have been called to action by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) to enter the 2025 Virginia Wildlife Photography Showcase. According to the department, this annual showcase offers photographers of all experience levels the chance for their photos to be featured in the July/August 2025 issue of the…
A Virginia man was charged with second-degree murder on Monday for the now-fatal Dec. 14 stabbing of an Arlington woman, police said. A Virginia man was charged Monday with second-degree murder in the now-fatal Dec. 14 stabbing of an Arlington woman. The second-degree murder charge against Leonardo Reyes, 23, stems from the stabbing of Iman…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke is working with the Environmental Quality Resources (EQR) on a $5.6 million contract to construct Virginia’s first-ever in-river whitewater park. This will bring together the Roanoke River in and around Wasena Park to bring community, connection, and recreation to the river. The park will include a wave…
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Campbell County Sheriff was on the scene of a standoff in Concord that ended with a man being arrested on December 31. Details are still being learned; however, a heavy law enforcement presence occurred at a residence near the intersection of Oxford Place and Rivera Drive on Tuesday afternoon….
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Each week, WFXR News highlights adoptable pets filling up animal shelters across Southwest and Central Virginia. This week, on Tuesday, December 31, Stephanie Wright with the Franklin County Animal Shelter brought Clara to Furry Friends! Furry Friends: Kiara has a lot of love to give Clara is an affectionate four-year-old boxer…
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man after a vehicle pursuit on South Creek Court in the Collinsville community. On Monday, December 30, Anthony Lee Coverdale is facing additional charges after being wanted on three counts of felony probation violation, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff…
