ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — While recent ice and cold temperatures have created problems around the region, those snow clouds may also come with a silver lining. Extended winter weather could ensure a quality Atlantic striped bass spawn. Atlantic striped bass provide a billion dollar commercial and sportfishery from North Carolina to Maine. While those fish…
GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is warning local residents of multiple reports of scam calls. Residents are reportedly being targeted by scammers, who are posing as Grayson County Deputies, in an attempt to extort money by demanding payment for non-existent fines. AARP warns consumers of retail scams on social media…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Bitterly cold conditions will continue through Thursday. A storm system will bring snow showers to Southwest and Central Virginia for the end of the week. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for northwestern Pocahontas County through noon on Thursday. Up to four inches of snow is possible. Winter Weather Advisories…
Developer JBG Smith’s new Water Park addition to Crystal City in Virginia is embracing the change in seasons, now what is dubbed an Apres Ski pop-up. Water Park in Crystal City features an Apres Ski pop-up. (Courtesy JBG Smith) Water Park in Crystal City features an Apres Ski pop-up. (Courtesy JBG Smith) Developer JBG Smith’s…
Centreville, Virginia-based Carfax will relocate its headquarters to one of several office high-rises in developer Comstock’s expanding Reston Station development. Carfax is relocating its headquarters to Reston Station. (Courtesy Comstock) Carfax is relocating its headquarters to Reston Station. (Courtesy Comstock) Centreville, Virginia-based Carfax will relocate its headquarters to one of several office high-rises in developer…
A Virginia lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at easing the path to homeownership by offering a one-time, nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $10,000 for first-time homebuyers. A Virginia lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at easing the path to homeownership by offering a one-time, nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $10,000 for first-time…
The “Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution” at George Mason University has emerged as one of largest conflict resolution schools in the world. A school on George Mason University’s campus in Fairfax, Virginia, started over 40 years ago as a small center with a handful of faculty members in the 1980s….
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for parts of the Highlands with one to four total inches of snow expected through Thursday morning. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect through noon on Thursday. It will feel like -15 to -5 because of the wind. Wind…
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) said a man was arrested Wednesday after trying to bring a machete into the Capitol Visitor Center. The USCP said its officers stopped the man just after 2 p.m., having spotted the machete in his bag. They then stopped the X-ray machine, arrested him and…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – WFXR’s Jermaine Ferrell has been recognized amongst some of the great sports broadcasters and named the ‘2024 Virginia Sportscaster of the Year’ by the National Sports Media Association. The winners are voted on and chosen by peers and other broadcasters within the industry and is considered a distinguishing honor. WFXR’s George…
