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Kentucky isn't a Top 15 state for the 'swinger lifestyle' but 3 of its neighbors are
Conservative-leaning Kentucky is not a swing state in the political sense — nor, as it turns out, in the bedroom. Swinging — or wife-swapping, as it used to be called — is the practice of exchanging partners for sex. New search data recently revealed the top 15 states most interested in swinging. Adult...
Contamination in Virginia waterways leads to recreational, fish consumption advisories
A recent fire at a storage warehouse in South Hill has led the Virginia Department of Health to issue recreational water and fish consumption advisories in response. The fire occurred at the Nutrien Ag Solutions facility at 501 W. Danville St. on July 6. Water used to fight the fire...
Trump’s proposed tariffs would let US ‘fight back’ against China: Youngkin
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) argued that former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs would help the United States on the global stage, allowing the country to be competitive against others such as China. Trump’s proposal would impose a 10% across-the-board fee on all products imported into the U.S., which he has argued would help protect jobs. […]
Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance to hold campaign rally in Radford
RADFORD, Va. – Update:. Ticket registration for J.D. Vance’s rally in Radford is now available here. 10 News has learned that you can register for two tickets per mobile phone number, and all tickets will be given on a first come first serve basis. Doors will open for...
Glen Lyn Appalachian Coal Power Plant to undergo reuse study
GLEN LYN, Va. – A grant for a reuse study has been given to Giles County to see how they can repurpose the old Glen Lyn Appalachian Coal Power Plant building. The coal power plant has been part of the Giles County community for over 100 years and now officials want to repurpose the old building.
UVA Basketball: Coach Mox adds in-state recruit who was homeschooled
UVA Basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton announced Thursday the signing of Payton Dunbar (Narrows, Va.), who will join the Cavaliers for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. A 5’11” guard, Dunbar was homeschooled, and recently made the decision to reclassify to the Class of 2024. Dunbar competed for Jefferson Christian Academy (Ripplemead, Va.), where she averaged 27 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block per game.
FloydFest unveils new & improved Mobile App
FLOYD, Va. (WFXR) – FloydFest has announced the release of an all-new app for FloydFest 24~Horizon. Stay up to date with the latest news on the festival including arrival times, final lineup, onsite shuttle map,. and routes. The app is available for download now for both Android and iPhone.
One critically injured, one trapped in Galax head-on collision
GALAX, Va. (WFXR) – The Galax Fire Department has reported a two-vehicle accident with multiple people injured on July 17. According to Galax FD, around 5:12 p.m. on Wednesday, crews from several departments arrived on Towers Road to find a head-on collision with one person trapped inside a vehicle and multiple injuries.
Global Microsoft IT issues impact on Roanoke services
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — In the early morning of July 19, a global Microsoft IT issue affected flights at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport and computer systems for several other Roanoke area services. WFXR News is working to learn the full extent of the outage. Companies including, Carilion Clinic, Centra, the...
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