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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...
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 […]
Boar’s Head Virginia Plant Apparently Received Multiple Citations
JARRATT, Va. – By now, you may have heard about the listeria outbreak believed to be connected to Boar’s Head deli meats. Well, it has been learned that dead bugs and mold were found at the plant in Virginia. Between August of last year and August of this year, federal meat inspectors documented black mold […] The post Boar’s Head Virginia Plant Apparently Received Multiple Citations appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Soggy Labor Day Weekend will help drought conditions ahead of cooler temps next week
Friday will be a muggy and warm day with temps rising into the upper 80s. Dew points in the oppressive zone will give us that late summer feel. Remember to stay hydrated especially if you plan on being outside for most of the day. With the heat and humidity of the day, a few pop-up […]
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview : William Byrd
VINTON, Va. (WFXR) — The next stop on the Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz preview tour rolls on to Vinton and a look at William Byrd High School. Brad Lutz enters his 6th season as the Terriers head coach. Byrd is coming off of their best season in program history. They went 12-2, won the Region 3D title and lost in the Class 3 state semifinals. The biggest thing for William Byrd is what will they do for an encore.
Meteor spotted in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia early Friday
(WCYB) — A meteor was spotted in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia early Friday. News 5 has received several reports of a boom with the fireball. We have viewer video from both Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and looking toward Greene County, Tennessee. One video shows a meteor falling from...
FOIA Friday: Pursuits for UVA shooting report, Richmond records continue
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Tacofest is back to support Huddle Up Moms next Saturday
Just about everyone loves tacos, and we all appreciate our mothers – now for a third year Huddle Up Moms, the local non-profit that provides education, connections to resources and support for expectant and new mothers, will hold “Tacofest,” at Elmwood Park next Saturday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
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