December 2024

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A strong cold front will push through bringing afternoon and evening rain, mountain snow, and gusty wind. Wind will increase Tuesday afternoon with gusts to around 25 mph by Tuesday night. Gusts to around 35 mph are possible Wednesday with gusts to 50 mph possible along higher elevations. Breaking news, weather,…

A strong cold front will push through bringing afternoon and evening rain, mountain snow, and gusty wind. Wind will increase Tuesday afternoon with gusts to around 25 mph by Tuesday night. Gusts to around 35 mph are possible Wednesday with gusts to 50 mph possible along higher elevations. Tuesday will be cloudy with morning lows…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke’s Solid Waste Management will be collecting Christmas trees. Residents are to place their undecorated trees at the curb on their scheduled collection day. Collections will take place from December 30 through January 30. Lynchburg Christmas tree pickup schedule Remove the following from your tree before collection day: lights bulbs ornaments…

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Several Virginia leaders took to social media on Sunday, releasing statements in response to the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100. Governor Glenn Youngkin posted on the social media platform X about processing the news alongside his wife: “Suzanne and I join our nation to…

DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District is hosting a free flu vaccine event with the Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity. The event will take place on Saturday, January 11, at the Habitat Restore located at 2805 Riverside Drive in Danville. The walk-up event will offer flu vaccinations for ages 3 and up and…

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – Road work will take place in Salem on Monday, December 30. Consider the following for traffic information: Virginia DMV offering grants to organizations pushing road safety Concrete repair work is taking place on E. Burwell Street from Thompson Memorial to Richfield Ave. Asphalt Patching work is on Florida Street from Roanoke…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Giving to Goodwill twice during the holiday season can positively impact communities within Virginia and offer them a chance to be transformed. “The holiday season often brings new gifts into our homes, including toys, clothing and household items,” says Mindy Boyd, chief operating officer. “By donating items that are no longer…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke Police Department has responded to the 100 block of Clover Street Northeast to a barricade situation. The initial call came in around 7:49 a.m. of a reported shooting. When officers responded they found a woman outside the home with non life-threatening injuries of a possible assault. Roanoke County PD…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke County Police Department responded to a possible shooting on Sunday, December 29 around 3:30 a.m. to the 3200 block of Fleetwood Avenue. Details remain limited at this time. The incident remains under investigation.m WFXR News will release information when new details are given. Source link