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LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – A temporary lane closure will occur to assist with maintenance work in Lynchburg. The lane closure will occur on Monday, November 11 near 759 Leesville Road to aid workers of Appalachian Power. Lane and sidewalk closure in Lynchburg, 4 week project A flagging operation will be in place as needed to…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Forestry has reported that drying conditions have affected fall foliage in Virginia. The dry conditions have caused shorter peak foliage as leaves are drying up and easier to blow off trees with light breezes. These conditions are also increasing risks of wildfires, and residents are urged to…

Lynchburg, Va. (WFXR) – On November 7, a man allegedly armed with a weapon promoted police response and caused two schools to be placed on restricted access when he entered a daycare seeking medical attention. According to LPD, reports of an armed man inside the entrance of a church daycare on the 3100 block of…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Republican David Bowers clings to an 11-vote lead over Democrat Joe Cobb in the race for Roanoke City mayor with more than 1,600 absentee and provisional ballots still outstanding. The election could ultimately come down to a handful of points and the deciding factor could be the city’s zoning debate. Both…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Drumstick Dash is a way for everyone, regardless of their athletic abilities, to move their feet so others can eat. Even local insurance agencies can get involved. HAWK Advisers Incorporated is located in downtown Roanoke, not too far away from where the starting line is for the Drumstick Dash. Each…

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg Police Department and Lynchburg Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident on Campbell Avenue. On Thursday, November 7, around 2:40 p.m., LPD and LFD responded to the 1600 block of Campbell Avenue for a single-vehicle accident. Reports indicate the car was traveling south on Campbell Avenue when the vehicle…

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – On November 7, the Lynchburg Police Department received many reports of a driver going the wrong way on Route 460 causing a head-on collision. The vehicle going the wrong way was heading east in the westbound lane of US 460 near Candler’s Mountain Road exit when the vehicle crashed head-on into…

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A front will move away from Southwest and Central Virginia on Friday. While mostly dry weather is anticipated for the next couple of days, scattered showers are possible for the end of the weekend. A few stray showers cannot be ruled out for Friday. Otherwise, decreasing cloudiness is in the forecast…