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Police search for owners of emu wandering around Roanoke and more Va. headlines
• “Blacksburg’s Liam Watson, facing election fraud charges, nixes leave of absence from town council.”—Roanoke Times • “Northern Va. man pleads guilty to making and possessing toxic ricin.”—WJLA • “VCU Police launch campaign to improve pedestrian safety.”—WRIC • “Amtrak Virginia commences service at new transportation center in Newport News.”—13News Now • “Is it yours? Roanoke […]
Pinpoint Weather: Summer warmth for the weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — High pressure will remain in control of Southwest and Central Virginia, meaning the dry weather will stick around for the next few days. However, summer heat and humidity will gradually return. The area of high pressure will shift to our east on Friday, directing warm and moist south winds into the […]
Driver charged after Salem school bus crash
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - A driver has been charged in connection with a school bus crash in Salem Wednesday. Salem Police say they responded to the crash at the intersection of S. College Avenue and 8th Street just after 4 p.m. The investigation into the crash led to an “elderly male driver” being charged with failure to yield the right of way at an intersection controlled by a stop sign. Police have not released the name or specific age.
Woman sentenced after pleading to hitting child with car
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A woman accused of hitting a child in traffic in Roanoke has been sentenced. Shakayla Andrews was sentenced Wednesday to one year in jail, with seven months suspended, after pleading guilty to reckless driving. That misdemeanor charge was a reduction after she was originally charged with felony hit-and-run with injury.
WFXR 2024 Wing Week: Tammy’s Grill
ROANOKE, Va (WFXR) — All week long, we are talkin’ chicken or, should we say, chicken wings for WFXR’s Wing Week! WFXR News will highlight one of the many food vendors participating in the 15th annual Roanoke Wing Fest each day leading up to the event. On Tuesday, Aug. 21, Tammy’s Grill owner Naquias Johnson shared […]
Fundraising campaign for online news source launches
A fundraising campaign to save local investigative journalism comes as the print/digital news landscape continues to evolve. The Roanoke Rambler is mostly a one-man operation except for the occasional grant that allows Henri Gendreau to bring in some help. He spoke to WFIR about how your news reading options could be greatly affected without outlets like the Rambler.
Back from the Brink: See Virginia’s Restored Elk Herd
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — The restoration of Virginia’s wild elk herd is a success story. Now, you can see that success up close and in person. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) has announced registration for guided elk viewing tours is now open. Those tours will run on Thursdays in September and Tuesdays in […]
On This Day in 2011: Powerful earthquake rocks Virginia
LOUISA, Va. (WWBT) - A massive earthquake centered in Louisa County struck the East Coast on Aug. 23, 2011. The quake, which hit just before 2 p.m. that day, measured 5.8 on the Richter scale. It was centered about 5 miles south of Mineral. It was felt as far north...
Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering one of colonial America’s most lavish displays of opulence: An ornamental garden where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners grew exotic plants from around the world. Such plots of land dotted Britain’s colonies and served as status symbols for...
Virginia Tech Hokies News: Soccer sweeps & women's basketball time set vs. Iowa
In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies News, the time for a key women's basketball non-conference game was set, and the men's and women's soccer teams picked up a pair of wins on the pitch Thursday night. Women's basketball time set vs. Iowa. For the second straight season, the Virginia...
Kolby's first-half brace leads Virginia Tech to 4-0 season-opening win
BLACKSBURG – Led by two super strikes from Samy Kolby in the first half, Virginia Tech cruised to a season-opening 4-0 win over North Florida on Thursday night. The Hokies, who only had a one-shot advantage (12-11) over the visiting Ospreys, made the most of their opportunities in their largest season-opening win since defeating Mars Hill, 11-0, in 1993.
A Virginia mom has been missing for over 3 weeks. Her husband has now been charged with concealing a body, police say
The husband of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a 28-year-old Virginia mother who has been missing for over three weeks, has been charged with concealing a body in connection with her disappearance, which has received an outpour of community attention and prompted authorities to conduct hundreds of interviews and execute 10 related search warrants.
Southampton Academy receives Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant
Southampton Academy is one of 15 Virginia schools to receive a share of The Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s (DGLF) youth literacy grants. DGLF announced Thursday that it awarded over $55,000 to nonprofit organizations, libraries, and schools in Virginia, including $3,948 to Southampton Academy. These funds are part of over $4 million recently distributed nationwide, aimed […] The post Southampton Academy receives Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Weekend Fun: Food Trucks, Indigo Girls, and the National Book Festival
Summer isn’t over yet. Fill your sunny weekend with music, art, and food at these events in NoVA and DC. School may be back in session for many families in NoVA, but that doesn’t mean that summer fun has to come to an end just yet. Embrace the final days of the season with exciting weekend events like concerts, festivals, and museum exhibits from August 23–25.
Grocery inflation and end of federal aid strain local food banks
Pandemic-era food aid from the federal government ended earlier this year, and inflation has also taken its toll. Those are just two reasons why visits to local food pantries are way up. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge reports. Les Sinclair is the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s communications and PR manager....
Hokies’ matchup vs. Iowa in Charlotte set for 5:30 p.m. tip
CHARLOTTE – Virginia Tech women’s basketball’s Ally Tipoff contest against Big Ten champs Iowa on November 10 is set for 5:30 p.m. the Charlotte Sports Commission announced Thursday morning. The event will take place at the Spectrum Center and will also feature another game, NC State vs. South Carolina at 3 p.m.
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