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Pinpoint Weather: Heat and humidity return
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Heat and humidity will build across the region as high-pressure slides to the east. Temperatures begin to increase on Wednesday with lows in the 50s and 60s and highs in the 80s and 90s. In addition to temperatures rising, humidity levels are going up as well with muggy conditions returning on […]
Ferrum College announces NCAA Division II women’s flag football coming in 2025
FERRUM, Va. (WFXR) – On July 2, NCAA Division II Conference, Conference Carolinas announced the addition of women’s flag football as a conference-sponsored sport in 2025-2026. The league will have at least six member institutions in its inaugural season, including Emmanuel University, Ferrum College, Chowan University, King University, Lees-McRae College, and the University of Mount […]
Bedford County Economic Development to launch a Childcare Facilities Grant
BEDFORD, Va (WFXR) – The Bedford County Economic Development has launched a new incentive fund program for childcare providers. The grant aims to improve the shortage of childcare facilities in Bedford County. The grant does not apply to childcare providers in the Town of Bedford as they have their own childcare grant program. […]
Pinpoint Weather: Warm Tuesday, increasing heat ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — High pressure will keep Southwest and Central Virginia dry through the middle of the week. However, increasing temperatures and humidity levels are anticipated approaching the Fourth of July. Mostly sunny skies are in the forecast for Tuesday. Morning temperatures will start in the cool 50s before reaching the comfortably warm upper […]
Pinpoint Weather: Staying pleasant for now
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Pleasant conditions will continue for the next couple of days as high pressure remains in control of our weather. Temperatures will be below average again on Tuesday with temperatures starting in the 40s and 50s with highs in the 70s and 80s. The break from the heat is quite nice in […]
U.S. Marshals reunite 200 children with families
The U.S. Marshals Service, along with federal, state, and local agencies in seven federal judicial districts and geographical locations across the U.S., led a six-week national operation that resulted in finding 200 critically missing children, which includes endangered runaways and those abducted by noncustodial persons.
Cup Noodles releases new s’mores flavor for summer 2024
(WJET/WFXP)– Have you ever been enjoying a nice s’more by the campfire and thought to yourself, “What if it came as a cup of ramen noodles?” Probably not, but now you can with a new release from Cup Noodles. Nissin Foods USA announced Monday they’re releasing a new limited edition Cup Noodles Campfire S’mores flavor […]
Pinpoint Weather: Warm and dry with less humid air
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — For the beginning of the week, high pressure will build across Southwest and Central Virginia. Expect warm, dry, and less humid conditions for the next few days. A bit of patchy fog is possible on Monday morning. Otherwise, skies will become mostly sunny with temperatures rising into the upper 70s and […]
Nine-year-old recovering from gunshot wound in Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Henry County Sheriff’s Office says a nine-year-old girl is recovering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Just before 11 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to Preston Scales Road. They found the girl with a gunshot wound to her right leg just above her ankle and performed first aid until she was airlifted to […]
Outdoors Bound: Tips for beginning hikers
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — With the Independence Day holiday approaching, more people will be taking to hiking trails around Virginia. For beginning hikers here are a few tips: Hikers are also encouraged to plan their hikes for the periods between sunrise and 10:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. and an hour before sunset. That way hikers […]
Virginia cattle farmers pivot to deal with hot, dry weather
MONTVALE, Va. (WFXR) — Hot, dry weather is having an impact on livestock farmers in the Roanoke and Lynchburg regions. “We base on pasture management and grazing cattle 300 days out of the year,” said Johnny Divers of Chapel Creek Farms near Montvale. “Weather is one thing we can not control.” Farmers like Divers have […]
34 tons of debris cleaned out of Smith Mountain Lake during cleanup days
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR)– Organizers with Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake (TPISML) cleanup days report more than 34 tons of debris were removed from the blackwater during the event in 2024. As in prior years, the TPISML committee relied on communities, homeowners, and property to clean up their coves, along the shoreline, on […]
Residents at Hermitage Roanoke participate in second annual Honeybee Harvest
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– The Hermitage Roanoke Senior Living Center was buzzing with excitement about the second annual honeybee harvest on Thursday, June 27. Hermitage Roanoke is a life plan community center that offers independent living, assisted living, and health services for seniors 62 years old and older. They are committed to providing vibrant lifestyles as […]
Danville PD investigating Dan River death
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)– The Danville Police Department is investigating after a body was pulled from the Dan River on Thursday, June 27. According to the police department, officers found 68-year-old Fred Matthew Floyd from Danville in the water behind the Carrington Pavilion unconscious and not breathing. His body was pulled from the river and he […]
Pinpoint Weather: Scattered storms for the weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — It won’t be as hot on Friday with slim rain chances in the forecast. However, more heat and humidity are slated for the weekend with scattered showers and storms possible. Due to more cloud cover and southeast flow, Friday will be seasonably warm with afternoon highs in the 80s. A few […]
Airlift requested after vehicle rollover in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The Hillsville Fire Department reports a patient was airlifted after an accident on the Sylvatus Highway on Wednesday, June 26. According to the fire department, crews were dispatched at 5:34 p.m. to the 5700 block of Sylvatus Highway for a motor vehicle accident. Crews arrived and found a vehicle rolled down […]
WFXR recognized for continued community work with American Heart Association
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– WFXR News was recognized for our work with The American Heart Association at the 2024 Lynchburg Heart Walk Awards Celebration Luncheon at The Farm Basket on Wednesday, June 27. The event, graciously hosted by Senior Development Director Elizabeth Vail, honored top team coaches, corporate sponsors, and top walkers. This year’s Heart Walk […]
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