ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Multiple departments are warning residents of power outages, downed trees, and blocked roadways across the region. Residents must take precautions as trees and power lines are still falling, which can unexpectedly block roadways. Altavista Fire responds to car struck by tree in Campbell County (Photo Credit: Roanoke County Fire and Rescue…
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Altavista Fire Company responded to a car accident in the 4000 block of Marysville Road on Thursday. On February 13, a car was hit by a tree that fell into the road. No injuries were reported. Photo Credit: Altavista Fire Company Photo Credit: Altavista Fire Company Source link
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A cold front will pass through Southwest and Central Virginia on Thursday. Rain will end during the morning, but winds will pick up. Lingering ice will continue to weigh down tree branches and power lines. Power outages remain possible on Thursday. However, above-freezing temperatures and some sunshine on Thursday will allow…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – After more than 40 days, Roanoke City Council has been unable to fill its open city council position. Virginia Code section 24.2-228 says that when a vacancy occurs within a local governing body, its remaining members have 45 days to fill the position. It goes on to state that if a…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The winter storm continues through the region, leaving many Virginians without power. As of Wednesday evening, more than 50,000 homes in the commonwealth are in the dark. As Appalachian Power warned, the heavy, wet snow and ice has started to weigh down trees and power lines. “When ice accumulation is over…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Love conquers all, including winter weather. George’s Flowers has been doing their usual deliveries ahead of Valentine’s Day despite the snow, ice, and rain. “We wish we could’ve had a snow day,” joked owner and founder George Clements. “But we couldn’t, we had to get in and make the flowers and…
UPDATE 11:50 A.M. ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County Police is reporting that lanes on 220 have reopened. Northbound lanes are open and traffic is moving. One southbound lane is open and traffic is flowing normally. – UPDATE 9:01 A.M. ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT is reporting that all north and south lanes…
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — On Wednesday, Virginia’s Democratic-controlled General Assembly passed several gun control measures, including multiple that are now headed to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) desk. These controversial pieces of legislation have prompted fierce debate, with supporters saying they are necessary for public safety. “Nobody needs to go hunting with an AK-47,” said Sen….
A bill to develop a casino complex in Tysons Corner was tabled after House leadership moved the bill between House committees for consideration. This article was reprinted with permission from Virginia Mercury. Lawmakers deciding on a controversial bill to develop a casino and entertainment complex in Tysons Corner tabled a decision Wednesday after House leadership…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Winter Storm Warning continues for much of the region overnight as additional freezing rain is expected. Additional freezing rain up to 0.3″ is expected with locally higher amounts along the Blue Ridge. A cold front will move through the region Thursday morning, pushing the rain and clouds out of the…
