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Roanoke City and Allegany Health warns of a skunk found with rabies near Mud Lick Road
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts would like to alert the public of a confirmed case of rabies in the Roanoke area. Health officials say a skunk has tested positive for rabies near Mud Lick Road in Roanoke. Currently, there is no information on whether...
Virginia Credit Union Board of Directors Adds New Leaders Following Successful Merger with Member One Federal Credit Union
Virginia Credit Union’s (VACU) Board of Directors has gained new members following the successful Aug. 1 merger with Roanoke-based Member One Federal Credit Union. Penny Hodge and Matt Huff have joined the board as directors. Tyler Caveness will serve as an associate director. All three previously served as board members at Member One Federal Credit Union. They began service on the VACU Board on Aug. 1.
Football Friday 2024 - Games to watch for week 1
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The excitement of a new high school football season is upon us, and ABC13's Football Friday will have the best highlights every Friday night this fall at 11:15pm. Here's some of the matchup's to watch, from ABC13 Sports Director Dave Walls:. Salem @ L.C.A. (Game...
The Roanoker Magazine celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special edition
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – In October of 1974, Gerald Ford was in the White House. A T-bone steak costs $1.49 a pound. A new car was about three thousand dollars, a nice house in Roanoke cost about 40 grand, and the first issue of the Roanoker Magazine hit the stands.
Feds: Justice coal companies have no defense against move to hold them in contempt
Federal attorneys asking a court to hold 23 of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family-owned coal companies in contempt for nonpayment of health and safety fines entered a filing this week saying the companies shouldn’t have entered into a payment plan if they knew they couldn’t honor it. The filing, entered Tuesday in the U.S. […]
Reservations for Hunting Opportunities at Virginia State Parks Open Sept. 3
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation manages Virginia State Parks which offer hunting opportunities each year to select parks. Managed hunts are a key tool in managing the deer population and herd health. Participating hunters are asked to support this effort by following harvest guidelines associated with each hunt. New this year is a hunting […]
Parents / Kids Ask Virginia Supreme Court to End Racially Divisive School Board Policy
A group of diverse parents and their children are suing the Albemarle County School Board for enacting discriminatory policies and indoctrinating students in radical ideology. In 2019, the school board enacted a policy that violates students’ civil rights by treating them differently based on race, and by compelling them to affirm and support ideas contrary […]
Storm knocks steeple off Nokesville church; thousands still without power across Northern Virginia
Thousands were still without power across Northern Virginia this morning after Thursday evening thunderstorms downed trees, flooded roads, dropped ping-pong sized hail in Sterling and knocked the steeple off a church in Nokesville. As of 11 a.m., Dominion Energy, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative and the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative reported about...
Nuclear Regulatory Commission discusses apparent BWXT violation
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A nuclear facility in Lynchburg is facing an investigation into a possible safety violation at its plant. The apparent violation happened at the BWX Technologies facility in October of 2023. That’s when BWXT reported an issue with a safety monitor. The company says the affected...
Former police officer describes response procedure for domestic disputes
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – At approximately 12:15 Thursday morning, Roanoke City Police responded to a domestic disturbance at the 700 block of 29th Street Northwest. On the scene, police discovered an injured woman and a man armed with a knife. Officials say the armed suspect advanced on officers, forcing...
Hit-and-run crash injures motorcyclist on Winsloe Drive in Roanoke, RPD says
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Police have reported a person has been injured in a hit-and-run accident that occurred at Winsloe Drive NW on August 29. RPD says around 5:25 p.m. on Thursday, officers responded to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle at the intersection of Winsloe Dr NW and Trinkle Ave NW.
Magna Vista and Bassett High Schools Getting New Athletic Field Houses
Two high schools in Henry County will be getting new athletic field houses. The Henry County School Board announced that both Bassett and Magna Vista High School will be getting new athletic field houses. The projects are being funded by a 1% sales tax that was approved by Henry County...
Labor Day weekend deals: Consumer tips to save in the DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Labor Day weekend offers retailers another holiday to promote discounts in-stores, visits to local parks and attractions. As costs continue to burden families, DC News Now found some timely picks to save some cash for Labor Day weekend. “We all want to enjoy those experiences out there; whether it’s going […]
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