In a wine shop an hour outside of Washington, owner Arthur Lampros sampled a wine from a part of the world that was totally new to him, racking his brain to pin down the tastes on his tongue. Ukraine War and Wine Wine Styles owner Arthur Lampros, left, and Valentyna Parsaieva, head of export for…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Saturday, January 25, at 6 p.m. from the Berglund Center the puck drops for the 21st annual Guns N Hoses charity ice hockey game. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Parking is free but it is on a first come/ first served basis. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised for…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary Friday in a dramatic late-night vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women. Rarely has a Cabinet nominee faced such wide-ranging concerns about his experience and behavior as Hegseth,…
Celebrated by millions, the Lunar New Year, sometimes called the Spring Festival, is one of the most important holidays in China and in other parts of Asia. Festivities begin Wednesday, Jan. 29 — and the D.C. area has plenty of events to attend. Celebrated by millions, the Lunar New Year is one of the most…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A cold night is on the way with a Cold Weather Advisory in effect for western Greenbrier and Pocahontas Counties. The wind chill will drop to near -10 at the higher elevations. High pressure will build into the region on Saturday and warmer conditions will return as sunshine is expected. Temperatures…
Drivers must steer clear of the Capital Beltway Inner Loop along Tysons in Virginia these next few days, as the “Big Beam Weekend” road project comes underway. Weekend travelers must steer clear of the Capital Beltway Inner Loop along Tysons in Virginia these next few days, as the “Big Beam Weekend” road project comes underway….
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A man reportedly tried and failed to escape from the Rockingham County Detention Center last week, according to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office. Bobby Lee Dobbins, 55, of Rocky Mount, Virginia, was charged with possessing tools for escape from jail and attempting to escape from a county confinement facility. He…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke is working through a selection process to fill the City Council seat of Joe Cobb, after he won the election as Mayor. The seat can be vacated though December 31, 2026, however, the Roanoke City Council has received 11 statements from residents who are interested in serving…
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office has identified two men killed during a farm equipment accident on January 23. According to the sheriff, officers responded to the 5000 block of Dry Fork Road for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, they found two male victims who were unresponsive and pronounced dead…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – On Thursday, January 23, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the ‘Virginia Outdoors Plan,’ a new statewide initiative for enhancing outdoor recreation. “Virginia is rich with an abundance of best-in-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The 2024 Virginia Outdoors Plan serves as a tool for enhancing outdoor recreation offerings throughout the Commonwealth,” said Governor Glenn…
