ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Fire & EMS will announce the winners of the 20th annual Fire Prevention Art Contest. They will announce the winner on Thursday, November 21 at Station 5 while celebrating artists in the City of Roanoke and highlighting fire safety. The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week was “Smoke Alarms-…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) has announced it will begin the encryption of its radio transmissions. On November 14 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the LPD will conduct a one-day test to test the new encrypted radio system. The full usage of the system is expected to be used fully…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Carilion Clinic and Saint Francis Service Dogs are teaming up to bring the first pediatric facility dog to the region. On Tuesday, November 12 at 11:00 a.m. they brought Wali in as the first pediatric dog to support young patients at the Clinic in Tanglewood Center. Wali will be working with…
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — On Wednesday, November 13, Governor Youngkin announced over 2,000 jobs will be coming to Pittsylvania County with a $1.35 billion investment in a new tech manufacturing facility. “This historic $1.35 billion investment by Microporous in Pittsylvania County marks a new chapter in Virginia’s incredible advanced manufacturing story,” said Governor Glenn…
A Northern Virginia hospital is opening a new unit in one of their emergency rooms that is specifically designed to treat patients undergoing a mental health crisis. According to Inova Fairfax Hospital, it is the first of its kind in the region. A Northern Virginia hospital is opening a new unit in one of their…
After Arlington County successfully adopted and implemented Virginia’s first ranked choice voting general election earlier this month, more localities are considering reforming their voting options. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. After Arlington County successfully adopted and implemented Virginia’s first ranked choice voting general election earlier this month, more localities are considering…
Two U.S. Park Police officers were justified in pursuing and eventually shooting unarmed motorist Bijan Ghaisar in November 2017, according to a just-released Department of the Interior inspector general’s report. Crime scene investigators are expected to return to the intersection where Bijan Ghaisar was fatally shot by U.S. Park Police officers in November 2017. (WTOP/Neal…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A cool and dry Wednesday is expected across Southwest and Central Virginia. However, a storm system will bring cloudy and rainy conditions to the region on Thursday. Prepare for a cold start to Wednesday! Temperatures will plummet into the upper 20s and lower 30s overnight Tuesday into early Wednesday morning. Otherwise,…
Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor ice skating rinks, the D.C. area offers several options in many shapes and sizes. If you’re wondering what winter activities are worth exploring, it’s time to consider ice skating, of course. Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor rinks, the D.C. area offers options in many shapes and sizes. Below,…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – A pastor at a Baptist church in Lynchburg is accused of sexually assaulting a woman earlier this year. According to court documents, the woman told police Garrett Harmon approached her at a restaurant in August, then forced her into his car and took her to a home in Madison Heights. She…
