It would be illegal for employees of Virginia’s public schools to accept gifts or other forms of payment for recruiting student-athletes under a proposed bill introduced by Del. Dan Helmer. It would be illegal for employees of Virginia’s public schools to accept gifts or other forms of payment for recruiting student-athletes under a recently proposed…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of Greenbrier, Highland and Pocahontas Counties overnight as the wind chill could drop to -10. Elsewhere, temperatures will not be as cold overnight, though single digits and teens are expected. Thursday will be a warmer day as temperatures for most rise into…
WHITESBORO, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A fugitive from Virginia was apprehended on Tuesday in the Village of Whitesboro, according to Oneida County Sheriffs. US Marshals notified sheriffs of the presence of 41-year-old Hasimba Brown in the Village of Whitesboro on Tuesday, January 21. Brown is currently on Parole in the state of Virginia for a manslaughter…
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS, Va. (WFXR) — On Tuesday, January 21, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools (AHPS) released its finalized policy guidelines for student cell phones and electronics device use during the school day. The approved guidelines comply with Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order issued in July 2024 and will go into effect on February 1, 2025. At…
GILES COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – An educator in the Commonwealth of Virginia has announced his retirement after a 34-year career. Dr. Terry E. Arbogast II has announced his retirement as Superintendent of Giles County Public School on July 1, 2025. He began working in Giles County as Assistant Principal at Narrows High School and then…
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Deputies with the Danville Police Department have reported an inmate death on Wednesday, January 22. The sheriff said that deputies were serving breakfast to inmates when one did not come out of his cell for the meal. Roanoke PD conducts community walk and plans for more When deputies responded to the…
ANTIOCH, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 16-year-old girl is dead and another student is injured after a teen shooter opened fire in a Tennessee high school’s cafeteria Wednesday morning before turning the gun on himself, police said. Shortly after 11 a.m. CT, Metro Nashville Police were called to Antioch High School, which has about 2,000 students…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise across southwest Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health in Roanoke City and the Alleghany districts say they usually see around three to four cases of whooping cough a year, but since January of 2024, its case number is at over 30….
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Winter Jam Spectacular ’25 is coming to the Berglund Center in Roanoke. The Winter Jam will take place on February 13, 2025 starting at 7:00 p.m. Parking passes can be bought online for $10 per car or $15 at the door. No tickets are required for the event itself. PAW…
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office has reported of several complaints of a new scam alert. Citizens have said they are being contacted by scammers saying they are representatives from Publishers Clearinghouse, Insurance companies, and other businesses. To claim a prize they are giving callers a code and a phone number,…
