Alexandria City High School administrators are canceling in-person classes for Thursday and Friday after staff and students were injured in fights that broke out on Wednesday. A Virginia high school canceled in-person classes for the rest of the week after multiple “student conflicts” left students and staff injured. In a Wednesday statement to the families…
The battle over TikTok’s future might be drawn out through legal maneuvering or political posturing, but if the Chinese-owned social media app loses those battles, the technological battle for its life will be over fast. The battle over TikTok’s future might be drawn out through legal maneuvering or political posturing, but if the Chinese-owned social…
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced his proposed budget amendments ahead of next year’s General Assembly session. Youngkin proposed new investments in K-12 education and potential changes to the state’s car tax. “The average car tax today for a family of four today for their one car if they have one car…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – A judge has sentenced a man to 10 years in prison for recruiting at least four juveniles into a street gang. On May 27, 2023, Officers with the Lynchburg Police Department were patrolling 12th Street when they noticed a pistol with an extended magazine in the passenger floorboard of a vehicle….
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Rain will come to an end overnight once a cold front moves east of the region. Colder air will filter in behind the front. Temperatures will return to near-normal levels on Thursday behind the front. Temperatures will start the day in the 30s before rising into the 40s and 50s for…
Earlier this year the students of Freedom High School teacher Carlos Wallace learned about soil testing and the pumpkin life cycle, as part of a project to grow a pumpkin patch in the Prince William County school’s greenhouse. Freedom High School students and teacher Carlos Wallace standing with poinsettias in the greenhouse. (WTOP/Scott Gelman) WTOP/Scott…
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Bedford County Sheriff’s Department has announced its 2024 Toys for Kids Delivery. On Thursday, December 19 at 9:30 a.m., the Sheriff’s Department along with its sponsors will deliver toys to the Bedford County Elementary Schools. Donations needed for some of Roanoke’s younger neighbors They will be loading up toys…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81. The crash occurred on Wednesday, December 18 at mile marker 133.9 in Roanoke County. The North right lane and right shoulder are closed. Big Levels Fire 100% contained, road and trail closure remain active Motorists can expect delays…
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The US Forest Service has reported an update on Big Levels Forest Fire. On Wednesday, December 18, The US Forest Service announced the fire was 100% contained. Big Levels Fire reduced to 1,627 acres, remains 25% contained Road and trail closures remain active including the Bald Mountain Jeep Trail and…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Need some inspiration or maybe a little guidance selecting just the right gift for the outdoorsperson in your life? Then check out the following reports from our own George Noleff. THE GIFT OF EXPERIENCE GIVE KIDS THE GIFT OF BASS FISHING FAMILY OCEAN FISHING GIFT VIRGINIA MADE OUTDOORS GIFTS THE GIFT…
