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…
BUCHANAN, Va. (WFXR) – From collecting gifts to dressing up for pictures with Santa, Bill Price spreads holiday cheer to the next level with his nonprofit, Sirens and Salutes. “I think there are a lot of people out here that want to do stuff like that, but they just don’t know where to start or…
This weekend, the Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell 5k Run will be coming to Arlington, Virginia, closing some area roads. This weekend, the Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell 5k Run will be coming to Arlington, Virginia. It will take place on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 8 a.m. with the race starting at Westpost at National Landing. There…
JK Community Farm, a 150-acre nonprofit farm in Purcellville, Virginia, delivered 247,000 pounds of organic produce and protein to local food banks this year. JK Community Farm in Purcellville, Virginia, produced 50,000 pounds of food this year. (Courtesy JK Community Farm) JK Community Farm in Purcellville, Virginia, produced 50,000 pounds of food this year. (Courtesy…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—High pressure will keep Southwest and Central Virginia mostly dry and calm for the next few days. It will be a calm and cold Friday morning with temperatures starting in the frigid 20s. Daytime temperatures will rise into the 40s and lower 50s under variably cloudy skies. A dry and quiet Saturday is…
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a proposal to block state funding from any locality implementing a “sanctuary city” policy and “refusing to comply with federal law to deport” undocumented immigrants who have committed a crime. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. Ahead of his annual budget presentation to lawmakers next week, Gov….
RONAOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke Police Department has announced a two-day joint operation with the US Marshals Service in NW Roanoke has resulted in over 70 arrests and eight protective orders being served. On December 3 and 4, RPD and USMS conducted a warrant search operation that targeted fugitives in the City of Roanoke….
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Black Dog Salvage will host local and guest vendors along with a blood drive at their monthly Dog Bowl Holiday Market. The Holiday Market will be Sunday, December 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with local vendors, wine, food, and live music. New to the market this month will include…
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County has announced that there will be ramp closures as a part of the 137-141 widening project. The following closures will occur overnight on Interstate 81: Ramp closure in Roanoke County off I-81 South, learn more Saturday, December 14: Exit 141 southbound on-ramp closed from 10pm-5am. Sunday, December 15:…
Citing a drop in plastic bag use over the last few years, Fairfax County, Virginia, leaders said the plastic bag tax is encouraging residents to change their behavior. Citing a drop in plastic bag use over the last few years, Fairfax County, Virginia, leaders said the plastic bag tax is encouraging residents to change their…
