The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is welcoming a newborn pygmy hippo just before the holidays, the zoo announced in a press release on Dec 24. (RICHMOND, Va.) — The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is welcoming a newborn pygmy hippo just before the holidays, the zoo announced in a press release on Dec 24. The newborn…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Bee Line Towing is offering free rides and towing for those ringing in the New Year. Virginia’s ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign to be in full effect during holiday season Residents are advised to call Bee Line at 434-239-5386 as part of celebrating responsibly without drinking and driving. Services…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – On December 23, the Free Clinic of Central Virginia sustained damage due to a fire near its building. The clinic sustained fire and smoke damage and will be temporarily closed to assess the damage. (Photo Credit: Free Clinic of Central Virginia) Workers are trying to relocate patients to other locations as…
(NEXSTAR) — The current Mega Millions jackpot is rolling on after no ticket was able to match the winning numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. It now sits at an estimated $1.15 billion, with a cash option of $516.1 million, making it the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot on record. A $1.128 billion prize won in New…
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – A firefighter with the department in Forest was injured on the job Friday morning. Shortly before 5:30 on December 27, Engine 51 responded to Brookville Timberlake on Waterlick Road. One dead after house fire in Danville Photo Credit: Forest Fire Department Photo Credit: Forest Fire Department Photo Credit: Forest Fire…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The New Year is almost synonymous with resolutions, and while going to the gym and spending more time with the family are usually the most popular ones, people also like to make financial resolutions. New Year’s Day comes just a week after Christmas and other spending holidays, which can be a…
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The Danville Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Thursday afternoon that left one person dead. On Thursday, December 26 crews responded in less than four minutes to the 3500 block of Westover Drive. Upon arrival, crews found fire coming from the residence and immediately started to tackle the blaze…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A few showers are possible across the region today. The best chance will be in the mountains. Any rain on Friday will be light. A higher rain potential moves in on Saturday with rain likely on Sunday. The rain on Sunday will be heavy at times. Over the next three days,…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A few showers are possible across the region today. The best chance will be in the mountains. Any rain on Friday will be light. A higher rain potential moves in on Saturday with rain likely on Sunday. The rain on Sunday will be heavy at times. Over the next three days,…
WTOP has this quick recycling rundown to help you keep your home free of Christmas trash while supporting your local environment. Mariah Carey is returning to her ice cube, Beyoncé left no cookie crumbs for Santa with a Christmas Day performance on Netflix and “Last Christmas” by Wham! is playing softly in the distance. That…
