Prosecutors filed four certificate of analysis reports from the commonwealth’s Department of Forensic Science, which provides insight to evidence police believe they have in the case against a defendant. Recently filed court documents detail DNA and blood evidence were submitted to Virginia’s forensics lab in the case against the husband of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A cold front will bring precipitation into the region Saturday night lasting through Sunday night. There is a chance of freezing rain, sleet, and snow early Sunday and, to a lesser extent, Sunday night. Breaking news, weather, and sports on your smartphone with the WFXR News app The wintry mix likely…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – After Hurricane Helene, The George and Jefferson National Forests Supervisor parts of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail on Mount Rogers National Scenic Area were closed due to the storm damage. This section of the trail has been closed since October 2, 2024, and will now be reopened from Elk Garden Trailhead…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Imagine being able to escape to a universe of fantasy and adventure without ever leaving the comfort of your home. You can, thanks to the creation of a Roanoke, Virginia man. Chris Corrigan is the owner of Houndsong Games. Relict is a role-playing game (RPG) system he has developed. It is…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – You better not shout, you better not cry, because there’s a special place for the kids on the naughty list this year. ‘Santa’s Slaying’ at Terror Manor in the Roanoke Valley this December. Tales of the Macabre: Our Fascination with Ghost Stories ‘Santa’s Slaying 2024’ will be punishing little boys and…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Downtown Roanoke Inc. has you covered for finding the most unique gifts this holiday season with their annual gift guide encouraging you to buy local gifts this holiday season. Within the 20 pages of the guide, there’s gifts for him or her, the home, as well as self care essentials, stuff…
COVINGTON, Va. (WFXR) – A school bus accident occurred in the Dolly Ann area involving an Alleghany Highlands Public School Division bus. According to Alleghany Highlands Public Schools, the accident occurred on on Friday, December 13 around 8:05 a.m. near the intersection of East Madison Avenue in Covington and Dolly Ann Drive. Henry County Sheriff’s…
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WFXR) – The Rocky Mount Police Department has arrested two suspects after allegedly robbing a person at gunpoint and then fleeing from officers in a vehicle on December 12. RMPD said that sometime on Thursday, officers responded after reports of an armed robbery at the old Eagle Cinema movie theater located at…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Star Council led by students and Roanoke County Public Schools is inviting students and families to a Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser. The event will be on Saturday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at William Fleming High School located at 3649 Ferncliff Avenue NW. Students and families will…
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) – On Thursday, December 12, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a $895,000 investment to expand dairy operations in Wythe County. Duchess Dairy Products is a family-owned and operated dairy manufacturer started in 2010 by the Huffard family and Joe Blakenship. The Huffard family has been raising cattle and producing milk for more than…
