Jurors watched a video of the “shopping cart killer” suspect going into Room 336 of a Harrisonburg, Virginia, Howard Johnson Hotel in October 2021. Jurors watched a video of “shopping cart killer” suspect Anthony Eugene Robinson going into Room 336 of a Harrisonburg, Virginia, Howard Johnson Hotel with Beth Redmon in October 2021, and with…
During their sophomore year at Chantilly High School in Fairfax County, Advaiit Iyer and Nitish Shah launched Youth Sports Analytics Forum. Students with the Youth Sports Analytics Forum at Chantilly High School in Fairfax County huddle around a laptop.(Courtesy Advaiit Iyer) Students with the Youth Sports Analytics Forum at Chantilly High School in Fairfax County…
Some Northern Virginia teachers are worried that immigration arrests could happen in their classrooms. Some Northern Virginia teachers are worrying about the possibility of immigration arrests in their classrooms, about a week after President Donald Trump’s administration ended a long-standing policy that didn’t allow immigration agencies to make arrests at schools, churches or hospitals. David…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Big Lick is getting ready for its next “Epic” weekend of fantasy and storytelling brought to life with the ‘Big Lick Comic Con.’ You can join all the fun and “unforgettable” action this year at the Berglund Center this Saturday, February 1, and Sunday, February 2 in Berglund Hall. Event…
Alexandria, Virginia, could join several other municipalities in the D.C. area that have phased out gas-powered leaf blowers. Alexandria, Virginia, may consider banning a tool that you may use during fall leaf clean up. The city could join several other municipalities in the D.C. area that have phased out gas-powered leaf blowers. The Alexandria City…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Wind Advisory is in effect through 3 p.m. Tuesday for areas along and west of the Blue Ridge. Sustained winds out of the west of 15 to 30 mph are expected with gusts of 40 to 50 mph expected. The stronger winds will be in the higher elevations with slightly…
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Pulaski Police Department says a tip from the NOVA-DC Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce (ICAC) has led to the arrest of a man for allegedly downloading and sharing child pornography. According to Pulaski PD, on Friday, January 17, information was received that possible online child porn file sharing was…
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Rockbridge County Schools has announced that Natural Bridge Elementary School will be closed on January 28 due to ongoing illness. Alleghany Highlands Public Schools dials in on new cellphone guidelines School officials said that because of “widespread flu and illness among students and staff,” only Natural Bridge Elementary School will…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A new app could help ease the large animal/farm animal veterinarian shortage. It is called VETSon. The app allows farm veterinarians to provide telemedicine services. That could allow them to see multiple animals in the time it takes to make a single farm visit. Dr. Hanna Varnell of Ironsides Animal Health…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Police are investigating a robbery at Kroger in the Towers Mall on January 25. RPD said officers responded to the Kroger at Brandon Avenue around 9:20 a.m. on Saturday. At the scene, it was learned that a man approached the customer service desk and allegedly demanded money while threatening he…
