ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Around one-third of families living in southwest Virginia struggle to avoid diapers, which can cost up to $100 per month on average statewide, according to the National Diaper Bank Network. That’s why Huddle Up Moms in Roanoke is working to establish a regional diaper bank, which would be the first in…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Showers and storms will linger into Thursday evening before exiting the region overnight. While Friday looks drier, unsettled weather is slated for the weekend through next week. Some rain showers may linger into Friday morning. Otherwise, cloud cover will gradually decrease. Southwest and Central Virginia can expect breezy and warmer-than-average temperatures….
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — With the 2025 General Assembly session at its halfway point, Republicans and Democrats have differing views on the session so far. “To the hard-working people of Virginia, from Pulaski to Prince William to Norfolk to New Kent, here is our message. We are focused on you,” said House of Delegates Speaker…
Legislation aimed at cracking down on high school athletic recruitment tactics in Virginia — specifically barring officials from using the “homeless” designation to lure student athletes — hit a roadblock Tuesday, failing to advance at the session’s midpoint. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. Legislation aimed at cracking down on high school…
To mark one week since a deadly midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a military Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport, a large crowd gathered in Alexandria’s Rivergate City to remember the 67 people killed in the tragedy. This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.In order…
As some D.C.-area school systems work to craft and approve budgets for the next fiscal year, they’re planning for the possibility of changes in Department of Education funding and oversight. As some D.C.-area school systems work to craft and approve budgets for the next fiscal year, they’re also planning for the possibility of changes in…
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia Tech Football has announced offensive coordinator Tyler Bowen is moving on to Ohio State. WFXR Sports has officially confirmed through sources that Tyler Bowen is leaving Virginia Tech as offensive coordinator to become offensive line coach at Ohio State. NFL coach Tyler Bowen named offensive coordinator, tight ends coach for…
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS, Va. (WFXR) – Alleghany Highlands Public Schools has announced Covington Middle School is moving to virtual learning while the building is assessed for safety after a malfunctioning exhaust system was discovered in January. School officials have released the following statement to families and staff, “Dear Families and Staff, We are writing to provide…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — An Ice Storm Warning continues for Greenbrier, western Highland and Pocahontas Counties through 7 a.m. Thursday with Winter Weather Advisory for Alleghany, Bath, eastern Highland and Rockbridge Counties. The heaviest icing will be north of Interstate 64 and at the higher elevations. Lighter amounts of ice will occur in the valleys….
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) – The weather is warming up and outdoor enthusiasts and runners should be shaking off the dust. Virginia State Parks’ one-of-a-kind multi-sport race series returns on March 8. The Adventure Series, presented by Dominion Energy, is a 20-race series from the mountains to the coast and includes triathlons, mountain biking, adventure races, and…
