LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg Fire Department has announced the loss of one of its retired firefighters. Christmas fire in Bedford County, cause unknown On Christmas Eve, the LFD lost one of its own, retired Firefighter Marshall Shuff. Marshall retired in 2001 after 25 years of service. (Photo Credit: Lynchburg Fire Department) Anyone looking…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The 2024 Hardees Friday Night Blitz Player of the year was announced on Wednesday, December 25. Grayson County’s Junior Quarterback Maverik Goad received this honor after running it in for two touchdowns and going into the air for four scores in the Blue Devils 40-34 win over Rye Cove in the…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – A temporary lane closure that was planned for Thursday, December 26 will be postponed to January to support maintenance work by Columbia Gas. On Thursday, January 2, a temporary lane closure will occur near 3000 Wards Road from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to accommodate crews. New Year’s Day closures in…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Lynchburg has announced its closures for the New Year’s Day holiday. Residents are reminded that Lynchburg’s Municipal Offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1. Trash pickup that is scheduled on New Years Day will take place on Friday, January 3. Lynchburg Christmas tree pickup schedule The Lynchburg…
A coffee company is raising money for Arlington County, Virginia, firefighters by brewing up some funds with a unique way to donate. A coffee company is raising money for Arlington County, Virginia, firefighters by brewing up some funds with a unique way to donate. “Everybody loves it because we’re not just walking in and handing…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Lynchburg has shared its pickup for undecorated Christmas tree schedule for residents. The Christmas tree collection will be scheduled as follows: January 6-10 January 13-17 January 20-24 January 27-31 Lynchburg’s road project coming soon, here’s what you need to know Residents are advised to place trees at the…
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Big Island Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Wednesday in Bedford County. On Wednesday, December 25 around 6:37 p.m. Bedford County fire assisted Big Island Volunteer Fire Department to a fire on Gunstock Creek Road. Command 2 arrived and found a single wide trailer on fire…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Christmas is a time for positivity, giving, and spending time with loved ones. However, not everyone in Roanoke has loved ones or even a home to spend Christmas with. Rescue Mission Ministries was there for those people and held a special Christmas feast for the less fortunate. Dozens of volunteers helped…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Mostly cloudy conditions will continue across the region today. Some breaks in the clouds are expected at times today. Temperatures will remain near average today, topping out in the 40s. Near-average temperatures will continue today as we drop into the 20s and 30s. A few showers are possible in the west…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Mostly cloudy conditions will continue across the region today. Some breaks in the clouds are expected at times today. Temperatures will remain near average today, topping out in the 40s. Near-average temperatures will continue today as we drop into the 20s and 30s. A few showers are possible in the west…
