After Hayfield Secondary’s football team withdrew from the playoffs, Fairfax Co. Public Schools is crafting a plan to improve its athletic processes. Months after Hayfield Secondary School’s football team withdrew from the playoffs, Fairfax County Public Schools is crafting a plan that it hopes will improve its athletic processes and transparency ahead of the next…
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Danville Police said they are investigating a road rage incident that has injured a man on February 3. Danville PD said officers responded to the 3400 block of Riverside Drive around 4:45 p.m. on Monday after reports that someone was lying in the road. On the scene, officers found a 52-year-old…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire that caused a vehicle to ignite on February 3. According to LFD, around 3 p.m. on Monday, crews responded to the 1200 block of Dandridge Drive after a large tree fell on power lines and caused a power outage in the area….
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire that caused a vehicle to ignite on February 3. LFD said that firefighters responded to a garage fire at the 4900 block of Old Boonsboro Road around 1:15 p.m. on Monday. At the scene, crews found a small 20×20 building engulfed in…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A cold front will pass through the region on Tuesday. The main impacts will be an increase in winds and cloud cover, especially during the morning hours. A few showers are possible along the western slopes of the mountains. Temperatures will remain well above average on Tuesday. Low temperatures in the…
The American Red Cross is responding to need after Hurricane Helene devastated communities across the Southeast of the United States. A donation to the Red Cross helps provide shelter, food, and comfort to thousands. Severe weather has shaken our community, but WFXR News is here for you. Your safety comes first, and now more than…
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County has announced it is holding community discussions on possibly connecting the Roanoke City and Blue Ridge Parkway sections of the Greenway. There are multiple open-house style meetings scheduled, and the public is invited to review and give comments on connecting the two Greenway routes between Roanoke and the…
Early detection of cancer saves lives — this week, the Inova Schar Cancer Institute is launching the Inova Saville Mobile Cancer Screening Clinic to reduce health care barriers in underserved communities. Pictured is an Inova Saville mobile cancer screening clinic.(Courtesy Inova Saville Cancer Prevention Center) Pictured is an Inova Saville mobile cancer screening clinic.(Courtesy Inova…
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s spring art show will highlight displays from February 4 through May at the schools’ Roanoke Campus. The “Threads of Nature” opening will be on Tuesday, February 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Atrium, 2 Riverside…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Valentine’s Day is next week and now is the time to starting making those dinner plans. It is important to know the restaurants open for the love-filled night. Opentable.com has listed the best restaurants in Roanoke that are taking reservations, so don’t be late or you might be eating alone. Valentine’s…
