LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Commonwealth’s Attorney in Lynchburg has announced the sentencing of a man for aggravated malicious wounding after a brutal stabbing that occurred in 2022. Commonwealth Attorney, Bethany Harrison said that on November 13, Nery Duban Escobar Torres was sentenced to 40 years’ incarceration with 20 years suspended after he cut a…
(NEXSTAR) — A national auto parts retailer plans to close more than 700 locations as part of “a strategic plan to improve business performance.” Advance Auto Parts, which has more than 4,700 stores across nearly every state, announced the decision as part of its third-quarter update to investors. “We are charting a clear path forward…
DALEVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – National Signing Day took place for Fall student-athletes, and for the Cavaliers they had two girls ink their commitment. Cailey Petrauskas, a leader on the field, will continue her soccer career at the University of Greensboro. Athletes from Hidden Valley High School sign on National Signing Day Meanwhile, Autumn Russell, a…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Student-athletes from Hidden Valley High School made it official Wednesday on National Signing Day. Inside the gymnasium of the Titans with friends and family witnessing, senior Carlie Plunkett signed to play softball for Emory & Henry University. Carlie Plunkett said, “So exciting because I remember going to tournaments before this and…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – On January 1, 2025, the three newly elected members of Roanoke City Council will officially begin their four-year terms. That is the day 25-year-old Phazhon Nash will officially become the youngest person to sit on the Roanoke City Council. The Democrat is a lifelong native of Roanoke and a graduate of…
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – A city and region that has focused heavily on economic development recently broke ground on one of its biggest projects. After over a decade of planning, the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County officially welcomed Microporous LLC, a battery separator manufacturing company. The new facility will be located at Danville’s new…
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly sing-vehicle crash that killed a Bedford man on November 13. The crash occurred on Wednesday, around 9:00 p.m. on Bold Branch Road near Blue Sky Drive. Multi-vehicle crash cleared on I-581 North A 1991 Chevrolet C-15 was heading south when it ran…
Few people are happy to receive a tax bill — Loudoun County in Virginia has taken a step that could reduce the amount residents pay on the unpopular car tax. Few people are happy to receive a tax bill — Loudoun County in Virginia has taken a step that could reduce the amount residents pay…
A Catlett man has been arrested in a fatal Nov. 8 hit-and-run in Fauquier County. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A Catlett man has been arrested in the fatal Nov. 8 hit-and-run in Fauquier County. On Wednesday, Virginia State Police located…
As the holiday season approaches, the D.C. area transforms into a bustling haven of festive markets, each offering unique gifts, local crafts and seasonal treats. WTOP has rounded up over 25 of the best holiday markets in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. The Downtown Holiday Market in D.C.(Courtesy Downtown DC Business Improvement District) The Downtown Holiday…
