‘We’re not a thumb pressing on the citizens’: Lessons from a longtime small town Virginia police chief – WTOP News

A.J, Panebianco describes his law enforcement career in a new book “A Police Chief’s Journey: Diaries of an Extraordinary Career and Stories from Virginia’s Small Towns.” This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Lessons from a longtime small…

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Pinpoint Weather: Periods of rain through midweek

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—Southwest and Central Virginia can expect soggy conditions on Monday morning. While drier conditions are anticipated late in the day, more precipitation is ahead for the week. A widespread band of rain will move through the region Monday morning, so use caution on wet roadways during the morning commute. Most of the rain…

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Child saves family from house fire in Galax

GALAX, Va. (WFXR) — Galax Fire Department credits a child with waking up their family during a house fire. Crews responded to the home on Frazier Road just after midnight Sunday. They reported fire and smoke coming out of the attic. GFD says it was an electrical fire. The Department gave a shout out to…

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Virginia Tech to play bowl game close to home

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Virginia Tech Football announced Sunday they’ll be playing in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Their first game will be Jan. 3 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Hokies will face off with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The team posted the announcement to X Sunday afternoon. Source link

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