PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginians were among the most sleep-deprived on election night, according to a new survey. Following Tuesday night, HostingAdvice revealed statistics to show the most sleep-deprived states and the average bedtime. Virginia ranked as the fourth most sleep-deprived state. The average Virginian reportedly went to bed at 2:39 a.m. Additionally, 29% of…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT says the north lane has been cleared after a 3.5-miles backup on I-81N in Montgomery County. Man killed in hit and run on Williamson Road All traffic is now moving normally. – MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation reports a motor vehicle accident delaying traffic…
Two law students at George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia, have filed a free speech and due process lawsuit against the school president and other leaders, saying their constitutional rights were violated after raising concerns about putting tampons in men’s restrooms. Two law students at George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia, have filed a free…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Mill Mountain Zoo is welcoming a new edition to the zoo family. Tommy, the non-releasable Bald Eagle, will join the zoo’s family after being rescued in Atlantic Beach, NC after being injured and unable to fly. Three Bennett’s Wallabies introduced at Mill Mountain Zoo Tommy is missing some of the main…
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – A Virginia Tech economic analysis has determined the final estimate of damage from Hurricane Helene to Virginia’s agriculture, forestry, and other industries is between $416 million and $630 million. John Bovay, Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics works with the Virginia Cooperative Extension to look into the…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Dunkin’ Donuts honors Veterans Day with a sweet treat. On Tuesday, November 11, all active or retired military can get a free donut from Dunkin’ as it has partnered with the United States Armed Forces since 2003 through the Coffee for Our Troops Program. Veteran’s Parade Returns to Downtown Roanoke Each…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Two cold fronts will pass through Southwest and Central Virginia on Monday, helping to bring cooler conditions to the region. Ahead of a front, patchy fog and spotty rain showers may impact the Monday morning commute. Once the first front passes through, skies will gradually clear with increasing winds from the…
Vacant restaurant chains are creating prime real estate in the D.C. area for a wide range of companies looking for spots to grow, especially fast-food chains that want to install drive-thru lanes. New York (CNN) — In Woodbridge, Virginia, LongHorn Steakhouse will take over an old TGI Fridays. In Watertown, New, York, a former Red…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia State Police are investigating after four Montgomery County deputies shot a suspect who they say threatened them with a chainsaw on November 9. On Saturday, State Police said deputies were called for an attempted arson at 5:17 p.m. on the 3800 block of Stanley Road near Christiansburg. Five injured…
The Fairfax County Park Authority board is evaluating proposed fee adjustments that would kick in on Jan. 1, 2025. You can provide feedback until Nov. 29. The Fairfax County Park Authority board is asking for residents’ feedback as it evaluates proposed fee adjustments that would kick in on Jan. 1, 2025. There are more than…
