ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has received its first rare Eastern Spotted Skunk after being stuck in a dryer vent. This rare species is a Tier IV Species of Greatest Conservation Need and Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Upon its arrival, the animal was somewhat dehydrated but in good health…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – A group of artists gathered and showed their work in Lynchburg’s Church of Christ thanks to a more than $3,000 grant from the Lynchburg Community Foundation. On Thursday, January 23, participants with enCircle in Disabilities Support Services held a special exhibit where developmentally disabled artists visited local venues to learn how…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Cold air will keep some locations in Southwest Virginia below freezing for Friday. However, a warming trend will take place over the weekend. Light snow showers are possible on Friday morning near the West Virginia – Virginia line. Snow flurries may travel into parts of the Alleghany Highlands and New River…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – It’s been very cold in southwest and central Virginia; plenty of people are cranking up the heat. However, anyone who’s looked at their utility bill lately knows the comfort of a cozy home can come with a serious cost. One that many Appalachian Power customers say is only getting costlier. “600…
Marriott’s first dual-branded AC Hotel & Residence Inn in Northern Virginia has opened in Reston. Here’s what you need to know. Marriott’s first dual-branded AC Hotel & Residence Inn in Northern Virginia has opened in Reston, marrying one of Marriott’s popular Extended Stay brands with one of its newest high-end hotel brands. The hotel is…
Grocery chain Wegmans has partnered with Uber Eats for delivery at its stores in D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey. Grocery chain Wegmans has partnered with Uber Eats for delivery at its stores in D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey. The Uber Eats partnership is in addition to Wegmans’ existing delivery partnership with…
GALAX, Va. (WFXR) – The Galax Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident near the 1900 block of Pipers Gap Road on Thursday, January 23. Around 6:43 a.m., crews arrived on the scene and found a vehicle that had gone off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. Horse dies after falling…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Temperatures rebound above freezing for most on Thursday, but will be slightly cooler on Friday as a weak cold front moves through the region. Clouds will increase across western Virginia with snow possible for the western slopes of the mountains. Up to one inch is expected for the higher peaks. Temperatures…
RADFORD, Va. (WFXR) — BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. (OSI) has announced support of several organizations in the Southwest Virginia region with investments including resources for veteran programs, working with food security programs, and education and STEM programs, and more. BAE Systems has been the operating contractor of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford…
LEXINGTON, Va. (WFXR) – A busy weekend of high school hoops action in Lexington. Friday and Saturday at Rockbridge County High School. It’s the 11th annual Rock The Ribbon Roundball Shootout. The shootout is more than just about basketball. It raises awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society. Four games will take place Friday…
