The annual Wreaths Across America comes back to Arlington National Cemetery this weekend. But the cemetery need volunteers to lay wreaths on every gravesite. One of the D.C. area’s most hallowed holiday traditions is coming up this weekend, and they need volunteers to help make it happen. Hundreds of thousands of wreaths will be laid…
Youngkin has announced he is asking the legislature for an additional $290 million to support school construction and modernization efforts across Virginia. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Tuesday announced that he is asking the legislature for an additional $290 million to support school construction and modernization efforts…
The chief of police at Prince George’s Community College in Maryland, was arrested Friday night in Fairfax County, Virginia, for driving under the influence. The chief of police at Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Maryland, was arrested Friday night in Fairfax County, Virginia, for causing a serious car crash while driving under the influence….
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—A cold front will pass through Southwest and Central Virginia on Wednesday. Widespread rain, gusty winds, mountain snow showers, and colder air are anticipated for the day. Rain is likely on Wednesday, so use caution when traveling on wet roads. Periods of heavy rainfall may occur, which could lead to flooding concerns in…
A person was seriously injured after a shooting involving an Arlington County police officer at the Rosslyn Metro station Tuesday afternoon. A person was seriously injured after a shooting involving an Arlington County police officer at the Rosslyn Metro station on Tuesday afternoon. Police said in a social media post a suspect was taken to…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Rain will move into the region Tuesday night and continue into the day on Wednesday. As cold air arrives, rain could briefly turn to snow before ending from west to east. Snow accumulation will mainly occur on the western mountains, with a dusting eastward for some. A dusting is possible in…
Langley High School volleyball coach Susan Shifflett has reached over 500 career wins and has helped the Virginia school secure back-to-back state championships. Langley High School volleyball players celebrate after a win.(Courtesy Fairfax County Public Schools) Langley High School volleyball players celebrate after a win.(Courtesy Fairfax County Public Schools) More than two decades ago, when…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Fire and EMS are on the scene of an accident near the Orange Avenue exit on Interstate 581. Details remain limited; however, Roanoke Fire and EMS officials told WFXR news that one vehicle is flipped onto its top. There are currently no reports of injuries or how many cars were…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Sometime in 1982, Roanoke Elementary student Tracy Drain lost her lunchbox, only for it to be found 40 years later. A plumber was working at Fairview Elementary School when he found the “Heathcliff” metal lunchbox, made in 1982, behind a wall that was in between the girl’s and boys’ bathrooms. Radford…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Two catalytic converters were stolen from the delivery vans at George’s Flowers Thursday. Employees showed up to work on December 5 with 99 flower orders to deliver, only to find half their fleet was out of commission. Founder and President George Clements says they had to cut their orders down to…
