ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia State Police have reported 64 crashes in the Southwest and Central Virginia region related to the winter storm that began on Sunday, January 5. From 4 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday, crashes occurred in the following locations: Appomattox – VSP – responded to 22 crashes, one with reported…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Severe winter weather has entered the region and with it, most people think of closing and delays, power outages, traffic accidents, freezing lines and pipes, and downed trees. However, another possible danger not often thought of is carbon monoxide poisoning. UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center and the CDC have some…
The Virginia General Assembly returns Jan. 8 for a pivotal legislative season testing the balance of power between a GOP governor and a Democratic-controlled legislature. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. The Virginia General Assembly is set to return on Jan. 8, kicking off a pivotal legislative season that will test the…
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Martinsville’s Police Department was given an $80,000 grant from Operation Ceasefire and the Attorney General’s Office, the money went to install gunshot detectors made by Flock Safety. About two-thirds of Martinsville is covered by these gunshot detectors. The detectors are programmed to record the frequency of a gunshot,…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Lynchburg city council is set after the seven members met Friday morning and elected their new mayor and vice mayor in Republicans Larry Taylor and Curt Diemer. Unity is the prevailing message moving forward from both Taylor and Diemer after the pair each secured narrow 4-3 victories. Taylor prevailed after being…
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Public Works in Danville have reported that city streets are in good condition for travelers on Monday, January 6. Crews are working to keep salt and sand on bridges, overpasses, and other areas. Winter storm school closures, learn more Residents are advised to drive with caution during their commute to work…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – As winter weather is hitting our region, schools are announcing closures and delays for Monday, January 6. Consider the following closures: Alleghany Highlands Schools – Closed Amherst County Public Schools – Closed Bedford County Schools – Closed Botetourt County Schools – Closed Craig County Schools – Closed Franklin County Public Schools…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFRX) – AMTRAK in Roanoke has canceled morning services on Monday, January 6 due to the winter storm across the region. AEP crews aiding areas affected by Winter Storm Blair, over 4k without electricity The 134 Northeast regional was scheduled to leave the platform at 6:15 a.m., however there is no word yet…
UPDATE: 1/6 9:00 A.M. ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – AEP is reporting power outages resulting from heavy snow and ice that hit the region early Monday, January 6. Situation Winter Storm Blair struck West Virginia with heavy snow and ice early Monday morning, resulting in power outages for 50,000 customers between 3 and 6 a.m. The…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A winter storm will continue to impact the Mid-Atlantic on Monday. Southwest and Central Virginia can expect a mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain to start the week. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories will remain in place through early Monday evening. Accumulating snowfall and ice will lead…
