December 2024

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Animal shelters across southwest and central Virginia are full of adoptable pets. WFXR News highlights these adorable adoptables in our weekly “Furry Friends” segment. On Tuesday, December 10, Julie Rickmond with the Roanoke Valley SPCA brought Eleanor to Furry Friends. Eleanor is a friendly three-year-old tortoiseshell cat. It’s hard for her to stay…

RADFORD, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Radford has announced that its annual Christmas parade will be postponed. The decision to postpone the event was made due to expected inclement weather. The parade has been rescheduled for Monday, December 16 at 7 p.m. Source link

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Bedford County Board of Supervisors has concluded that the Bedford County Fair will no longer be allowed on county property for future events. Fair organizers said they are still committed and working to find a new location to make the event possible for 2025. In a statement released on…

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Commonwealth of Virginia is considered by many to be the data center capital of the world. “Oh my god,” State Senator Danica Roem (D-Prince William) told 8News. “They are everywhere.” Now, lawmakers are grappling with how to regulate the $9 billion industry. “I go through the town of Haymarket and…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Brandon Oaks has announced its intergenerational program with Grandin Court Elementary School. The program “Outstanding Girls Sporting Pearls and Fly Guys with Ties” will bring new relationships and promote understanding with 5th graders and local residents. The initiative will be recognized at the school board meeting on Tuesday, December 10. The…

DUBLIN, Va. (WFXR) – The New River Community College will receive a $10,000 grant to support its College Attainment for Parent Students (CAPS) program. The grant will be given from the Truit Charitable fun to support student parents. (Photo Credit: New River Community College) “Strengthening our support for parent students through the CAPS program has…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia High School League has announced its 2024 Class 3 all-state volleyball team and Hidden Valley senior outside hitter, libero, and setter Caleigh Ponn is the Class 3 player of the year. The four-time 1st team selection and two-time state player of the year finished the season with 1,282 spikes,…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Reports for the 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for Uncomplicated Pregnancies from the U.S. News & World Report show that Centra Virginia Baptists Hospital (VBH) was a high performer. VBH delivers around 2,600 babies annually from Lynchburg and the surrounding region. There are several criteria that the U.S. News evaluates…

CAMPBELL COUNTY, (WFXR) – On December 9, Bedford County Fire Crews responded to a church explosion in the 2400 block of Bateman Bridge Road. Around 10:40 p.m. on Monday, crews responded to the Forest Level Baptist Church after an explosion and basement fire. Company 5 and Campbell County Company 12 arrived to assess the fire…