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Pinpoint Weather: Storm chances continue for the weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Showers and thunderstorms will remain possible both Saturday and Sunday as the area sits ahead of a cold front. That front is expected to push through the region on Sunday. As the front moves in and humidity increases, showers and storms are expected. Some storms...
Football Friday 2024 Preview: Heritage Pioneers
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Head Coach: Brad Bradley (13th Year) Last year's record/playoff result:12-3, lost to Phoebus in Class 3 State Finals. Key Players (with position (s)): Ayden Slash, Jr. QB/CB, Tavion Clark, Sr. WR/CB, Emeere Kelso, Sr. WR, Zaid Holloway, Jr. LB, Tyler Reed, Sr. Lineman, Azaiah Wright, Soph. Lineman, Colton Webster, Sr. Def. End, Brayden Morgan, Sr. Linebacker/Running Back.
Donation to support habitat build in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – A special donation is helping us build a Home for Good. This afternoon Coca-Cola consolidated presented a check to Habitat for Humanity for our latest project. Construction kicked off late last month on Bullet Avenue in Southeast Roanoke. 25-year-old Madina Musa, whose family immigrated to the...
Pinpoint Weather: Showers and storms through the weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Chances of showers and storms continue this afternoon and evening through the weekend. There is a slight chance for brief periods of heavy rainfall today and isolated strong to severe storms on Saturday. There is a marginal risk of excessive rainfall today and a marginal risk of strong to severe storms […]
Youngkin unveils new initiative to reduce recidivism, help released inmates re-enter society
On Thursday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) announced he’s launching a new initiative to help returning citizens successfully reintegrate into society. He’s calling it "Stand Tall, Stay Strong, Succeed Together."
Here’s how different Virginia school systems plan to keep your child safe this 2024-25 year
The "back to school" season may bring a sigh of relief for some families, but a sense of fear for others. 8News spoke with school leaders across Central Virginia to hear how they plan to keep kids safe this 2024-25 school year.
‘He’s our David’: Why a fan believes Donald Trump is getting more support among Black voters
CNN’s Elle Reeve speaks with Jo Anne Price, a Black woman who sells Confederate flag swimsuits along with pro-Trump merchandise in Virginia. She and her customers say race does not matter in the Presidential contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
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