The drama over drones that began in New Jersey has led to thousands of sightings nationwide, including hundreds in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. The drama over drones that began in New Jersey has led to thousands of sightings nationwide, including hundreds in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. In Virginia, the Virginia Fusion Center, located within the…
Fairfax County police have arrested an Alexandria man in connection with a recent spree of liquor thefts at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stores. Fairfax County police have arrested an Alexandria man in connection with a recent spree of liquor thefts at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stores. Joseph Womack, 38, has been charged with…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Appalachian Power and the AEP Foundation are working to serve communities by providing funding and support. Money was distributed to organizations whose mission reflects the company’s main focus areas including: Higher education for students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Basic needs such as affordable housing and emergency shelter Positively…
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Rotary Club in Forest Va. presented $72,000 in donations for local organizations and projects. The donation celebration was held on Wednesday, December 18 and members of the beneficiary organizations attended the meeting. (Photo Credit: Rotary Club of Forest) The donations will support local non-profit organizations or projects. The following…
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Tech Hokies hosted their third annual Shoes 4 Hope with Carilion Clinic. On Wednesday, December 18 from noon to 2:00 p.m., the Hokies basketball players and coaches from the men’s and women’s teams worked with Carilion Pediatric Hematology-Oncology patients to fight pediatric cancer in a creative way. Bedford County…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The privately owned Roanoke Station parking garage has been closed for months due to numerous Virginia state maintenance code violations. The oldest of those violations, a broken elevator, reared its head earlier this month when a man became trapped inside of it and had to be rescued by the Roanoke Fire…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a residential fire in the Mount Pleasant area. Crews responded on Wednesday, December 18 around 9:51 p.m. to the 4700 block of Goodman Road. Wagon 6 from Mount Pleasant was the first to arrive on the scene and reported smoke coming from the rear…
As 2025 approaches, the D.C. area is gearing up to ring in the New Year with unforgettable celebrations for every kind of partygoer. Here’s a breakdown on the spots throwing New Year’s Eve celebrations and much events happening in the D.C. area As 2025 approaches, the D.C. area is gearing up to ring in the…
Charlottesville, Virginia-based Apex Clean Energy has signed a power purchase deal with Google for power that will be generated by its Rocky Forge wind farm. Charlottesville, Virginia-based Apex Clean Energy has signed a power purchase agreement with Google for power that will be generated by its Rocky Forge wind farm. Financial terms were undisclosed. Apex…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—Be prepared to bundle up! A cooling trend will occur across Southwest and Central Virginia through the end of the work week and into the weekend. Weak high pressure will keep the region mostly dry on Thursday. A northwest breeze will bring in cooler air. Morning temperatures will start in the 30s and…
