RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) is running for reelection in 2025, opting not to run for the Republican nomination in next year’s governor’s race against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Miyares, who defeated incumbent Mark Herring (D) in 2021 to become AG, announced his decision to seek a second term in…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Market on Melrose opened in Roanoke on Wednesday, marking the end of a decades-long food desert in Northwest Roanoke. “I think it’s important that we have a grocery in this area to bring fresh produce, fresh meats, and it’s just beautiful inside and out,” said Angela Stanfill, vice president of communications…
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, a Republican who has embraced prosecutions against election fraud and other conservative causes, said Monday that he will seek reelection next year, dispelling speculation of a potential gubernatorial bid. I am running for re-election as Attorney General. As Attorney General, I’ve deployed every tool available to keep Virginians safe and…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke Foodshed Network (RFN) has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS). The $800,000 grant is for the launch of the “Strong Food and Farm Future” project which includes more than 50 partners including community groups, nonprofit organizations, farmers, food businesses, community members,…
Fairfax County police are looking for two suspects who stole a puppy from a pet store in Chantilly, Virginia. WTOP’s Luke Lukert details how the suspects reportedly stole a 10-week old Maltipoo. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Fairfax County police are…
GALAX, Va. (WFXR) – In a statement released through social media, Head Coach Shane Allen of the Galax Maroon Tide football with Galax High School, has announced his resignation after 8 years. Shane Allen released a statement that said, “I want to thank all my coaches and players for the last 8 years at Galax…
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WFXR) – The Rocky Mount Police Department is kicking off its annual Community First Toy Drive. The collection of toys will start from Tuesday, November 19 to Friday, December 13. God’s Pit Crew collecting toys for ‘Holiday Relief Mission’ The department is collecting new, unwrapped toys for children in the local community….
Arlington County, Virginia, has passed a plan to cut red tape so that empty office buildings can be transformed into multi-use spaces. In the midst of record-high office vacancy rates and a changing work economy, Arlington County, Virginia, has passed a plan to cut red tape, so that empty office buildings can be transformed into…
(NEXSTAR) – Finally, some good news for your budget: Most U.S. households should plan to “spend about the same or less on energy than they did last winter,” the Energy Information Administration predicts in its annual report. But there are some exceptions, the report admits. The first big anticipated change is the weather. Last year’s…
UPDATE 11/20 5:15 P.M. LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)- Over a series of three days, the LPD has been investigating a possible assault incident at the University of Lynchburg. After investigating and reviewing security camera footage, and other information the LPD has determined there was no assault. Wythe County Sheriff looking for suspect accused of setting woman…
