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MONTEBELLO, Va. (WFXR) – Blue Ridge Parkway dispatchers received a report of a park visitor in cardiac arrest on November 11 near milepost 6. The report came in around 3:22 on Monday, regarding a visitor hiking on the Humpback Rocks Trail near milepost 6 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in cardiac arrest. Hiker rescued after…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Animal shelters across southwest and central Virginia are full of adoptable pets. WFXR News highlights these adorable adoptables in our weekly “Furry Friends” segment. On Tuesday, November 12, Erin Dams with the Roanoke Valley SPCA brought Skipper to Furry Friends. Furry Friends: Limca is ready to share her love Skipper is…

HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Martinsville-Henry County Fire Association is hosting a training event on propane emergencies for residents. The propane training will take place on Saturday, November, 16 at 8:00 a.m. located at the Henry County Public Safety. Electric vs. propane: Which heater is right for your space? The event will also host…

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Lynchburg’s popular Dog Park will be partially open until the first of 2025. Lynchburg’s Dog Park at 515 Monticello Avenue will be undergoing repairs and maintenance starting Tuesday, November 12, through January 1, 2025. Lane and sidewalk closure in Lynchburg, 4 week project However, the large dog area will be temporarily…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County has announced grant funding to 13 businesses for growth and development. The $115,000 in grant awards are by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) Business Equipment Acquisition Program (BEAP) Grant to aid in the new capital to grow business operations. ‘Get Ready to Grind,’ New skate park announced for Wasena…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) has announced its partnership with Savvy Events for a holiday market. The Holiday Night Market will take place on Saturday, November 23 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Historic Roanoke City Market. The market will feature holiday vendors with crafts and homemade items along with…

BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – Few traditions in southwest and southern Virginia can match Veteran’s Day at the National D-Day Memorial. Monday, it hosted its annual Veteran’s Day celebration. Although the memorial is specifically for D-Day, all veterans were welcomed and encouraged to attend. Some from different wars, including World War 2 veteran Richard Inlow, attended…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Cooler and drier air will settle into Southwest and Central Virginia for the next couple of days. Rain showers will return to the region on Thursday. Tuesday will start with morning temperatures in the 40s and lower 50s. Plentiful sunshine is in the forecast, but a northwest breeze will keep the…