After lawmakers uncovered millions in speed camera revenue across Virginia, a proposal to tighten regulations on the devices has hit a legislative roadblock. The General Assembly now waits to see whether a pared-down version of the plan will survive without triggering an expansion of automated enforcement. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. …
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – He served the City of Roanoke with distinction for more than 25 years, 20 on City Council, the last eight, as mayor. Former Mayor Sherman Lee spoke with WFXR’s Ron Marasco who has said so long to public service, but not goodbye to Roanoke. Former Mayor Sherman Lea loves Star City…
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — On Saturday, three Appalachian Power linemen instantly became heroes. While on a job in Thaxton, Jeff Dotson, Tyler Blair, and Cameron Lacy came across severe flooding blocking a bridge they needed to cross to reach the work site. “Once I got down there, I realized the bridge was impassable,” said…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Blustery winds and increasing sunshine are slated for Monday. While calmer weather is expected on Tuesday, a storm system will bring snow to Southwest and Central Virginia on Wednesday and Thursday. Minor flooding continues along portions of the Roanoke and James Rivers. River levels will gradually drop on Monday. Rivers, creeks,…
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Danville Police say three men were shot in a home Saturday evening. Officers believe two armed men walked into the home on the 300 block of Ross Street and made demands to the two men inside. There was reportedly an altercation before gunfire was exchanged. Police arrived on scene around 8…
Trump’s order led to care suspensions, a judge blocked it, but uncertainty remains for families and providers. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. A political battle over transgender healthcare has left some Virginia families scrambling to secure care for their children. Following an executive order from President Donald Trump, three Virginia hospitals paused gender-affirming…
Two people have been hospitalized following a shooting in a residential building in Crystal City, Virginia, according to Arlington County police. Two people have been hospitalized following a shooting in a residential building in Crystal City, Virginia, according to Arlington County police. One of the victims was a juvenile boy and was in “critical but…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Flooding remains likely along parts of the Roanoke and James Rivers through the day on Sunday. Flooding will be minor along the James with moderate flooding for the Roanoke River. A Flood Watch remains in effect for areas west of the Blue Ridge on Sunday as the next round of rain…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Flood Warnings continue across the New River Valley, Roanoke Valley, Central Virginia and Highlands into Saturday evening. Rainfall estimates between one and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen since early Saturday morning with up to 1.5 additional inches expected in some areas through Sunday afternoon. Winter weather advisories continue through 7…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Roanoke County Fire and Rescue crews responded to reports of a house on fire in the 7700 block of Starlight Lane in the Clearbrook Area at around 9 a.m. Saturday morning. A Roanoke County Police Officer was the first on scene and helped two adult residents evacuate the home. The officer…
