ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Here is a round-up of the latest outdoors news from across southwest and central Virginia. Atlantic Striped Bass Future The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will discuss possible future Atlantic Striped Bass management options during a webinar at 6:00 p.m. Thursday December 5. It is open to the public. Recent surveys…
It started with a dream and a pound of halal meat inside a bag of chips for $10. Now it’s become a national sensation, with a permanent satellite truck opening up next week in D.C. near L’Enfant Plaza. This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.In order to view the…
A passing cold front will sweep in colder air today with falling temperatures. The official day’s highs will likely be in the pre-dawn hours. These meteograms show the temperature slide through the day. Late afternoon temperatures will likely be 5-10 degrees colder than morning temperatures. Friday will be cold with lows in the teens and…
Metrobus is increasing police officer visibility in and around D.C.-area buses in an effort to crack down on fare evasion, according to GM Randy Clarke. 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. Using increased officer visibility, Metro cracking…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in Northwest Roanoke during the evening of November 4. RPD said that around 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to the 4800 block of Lanford Street NW for reports of a shooting. After arriving on the scene, a man was found…
Some students and families are speaking out about changes in the admissions process to a program that gives Loudoun County students hands-on experiences in various fields. Some students and families are speaking out about changes in the admissions process to a program that gives Loudoun County students hands-on experiences in various fields. The Monroe Advanced…
LEXINGTON, Va. (WFXR) — The Virginia Military Institute has announced an out-of-this-world discovery by an assistant professor and research team studying molecules in a deep space cloud within the Milky Way. (Photo Credit: Virginia Military Institute) The research team is responsible for the discovery of three new molecules observed in space described as molecules 1-, 2-…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) has announced a recently updated policy on personal electronic devices in the learning environment. When students return from winter break on January 6, 2025, the policy will be in effect meaning electronic devices are not allowed during the bell-to-bell school day for all K-12 students. Students…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A High Wind Warning is in effect for Grayson County with a Wind Advisory for all areas west of the Blue Ridge through 4 p.m. on Thursday. Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph are possible. Winds will gradually increase overnight and through the morning on Thursday, with a slow decrease…
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – Saddle up! The Salem’s Stampede Championship is coming back to the Salem Civic Center in 2025. The rodeo will take place on January 10, 11, and 12 and the action is guaranteed to entertain the entire family. There will be bronc busting, barrel racing, bull riding, roping, and everyone’s favorite Boot…
