The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced it’s covering the mortgage for the home where Trevor Brown’s family lives. Brown was the firefighter killed in a Sterling explosion. Trevor Brown, 45, was killed in the February explosion. Brown had been with the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company since 2016. (Courtesy Loudoun County Fire and Rescue) Trevor Brown,…
One of two special elections was announced Monday to replace Virginia state senators who were recently elected to the U.S. House, and candidates are already lining up to take over the seats. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One of two special elections was announced Monday to replace Virginia state senators who were recently elected to the…
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A new state report is exposing major problems at the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). Virginia’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) found the state agency responsible for “protecting and promoting” the health of all Virginians “struggles to pay its vendors, other state agencies, and employees on time.” “The issues…
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – After 55 years of practice and serving the community, the Children’s Medical Center Martinsville has made the difficult decision to close its doors permanently on January 1. In a release through social media, the medical center said the announcement came after “unavoidable financial hardship.” Patients are still currently able to receive…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia State Police are investigating a single-vehicle accident in Franklin County that killed a man from Hardy on November 10. VSP said around 1:26 a.m. on Sunday, 29-year-old Tyler Austin Wade Hale-Camp was driving north in a 2012 Honda Accord on Booker T. Washington Highway near Harmony School Road when…
Fairfax County’s school board is scheduled to consider a contract extension for Superintendent Michelle Reid that would keep her in the role until summer 2028. Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid. (WTOP/Valerie Bonk) Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid. (WTOP/Valerie Bonk) Fairfax County’s school board is scheduled to consider a contract extension for…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg Humane Society has partnered with Petco Love and Friends of Campbell County Animal Control to host a discount vaccination event on November 16. On Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 85 Carden Lane in Rustburg, Va., the Lynchburg Humane Society will be hosting an event with a…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke College has announced a new program beginning in the 2025 academic year. On Monday, November 11, Roanoke College announced its new Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) program that will be a part of the New River Valley Battalion of Cadets. The ROTC program will be a four-year program, but…
Virginia legislators, educators and parents were surprised to learn in the past few months how many schools failed to meet expectations under a new accountability system. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. Virginia legislators, educators and parents were surprised to learn in the past few months how many schools failed to meet…
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The first General Public meeting for the Community Pet Coalition (CPC) was held at the Bedford County Library to discuss a new expansion. The meeting was held on Thursday, November 7 where the announcement for the expansion of the current Bedford County Animal Shelter to double in size was announced…
