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Baby boy delivered by members of Lynchburg Fire Department
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – According to the Lynchburg Fire Department, expecting parents were on their way to the hospital when their baby boy decided he didn’t want to wait any longer. The parents stopped at Station 7 near Lakeside Drive where the crew stabilized the mother before heading to the hospital. Unfortunately, they only made […]
‘Back2School’ giving away school supplies to low-income students in Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Summer is in full swing, but the next school year is around the corner and it’s never too early to start picking up the supplies your child needs for success. If you or someone you know needs help getting back-to-school supplies, the organization Back2School is giving away socks, shoes, and a […]
Pinpoint Weather: Hot and humid with p.m. storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Hot and humid conditions will impact Southwest and Central Virginia on Friday. Showers and storms are possible during the afternoon and evening. For Friday, Heat Advisories will go into effect from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. for counties along and east of the Blue Ridge. Highs will be in the upper […]
Man accused of 2019 Pittsylvania Co. triple murder ‘able to stand trial’
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — After almost five years, the case against Matthew Bernard, who is accused of killing his mother, sister, and infant nephew in 2019, will move forward to a grand jury. In August 2019, the Pittsylvania Police Department received a call that a person had been shot at a home on the […]
Snakeheads 20 Years Later: Virginia Now One of the Top Snakehead Destinations in the World
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — When northern snakeheads (Channa Argus) were first discovered in Virginia in 2004, there were fears the invasive predator would disrupt the ecosystem and present problems for native species. Snakeheads were illegally dumped into a pond in Crofton, Maryland two years earlier. They spread into the Potomac River drainage, eventually making […]
Peace, quiet, and BIG bass! Virginia’s Upper New is a destination for solitude and great fishing
INDEPENDENCE, Va. (WFXR) — The first thing you notice on the upper New River is how quiet it is. All you hear is the sound of birds and water, and maybe a little wind. The Upper New is one of the last wild streams left in Virginia. While there are access points near Independence, Virginia, […]
Pinpoint Weather: Hot Fourth of July, storms possible
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A hot and humid Fourth of July is in the forecast for Southwest and Central Virginia. Stay cool, hydrated, and weather-aware! Showers and storms are possible during the afternoon and evening. To kick off Thursday, morning temperatures will start in the 60s and lower 70s under partly cloudy skies. By the afternoon, […]
28-year-old arrested after road rage incident leads to alleged shots fired, Danville PD reports
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)– The Danville Police Department says a 28-year-old man was arrested after a vehicle was allegedly shot at during an incident deemed as road rage on Tuesday, July 2. According to the police department, officers responded at around 4:00 p.m. on a report of shots fired in the area of the 700 block […]
Three juveniles in custody after alleged Danville vehicle break-ins
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)– The Danville Police Department reports three juveniles were taken into custody in connection to alleged vehicle break-ins on Wednesday, July 3. According to the police department, officers were dispatched at 5 a.m. to Hermitage Dr. on a report of multiple people allegedly breaking into vehicles in the area. Officers say they saw […]
What will be closed in SW, Central Virginia on Fourth of July?
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—With the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, stores, banks, pharmacies, government administrative offices, and facilities will be closed in observance of the federal holiday. However, some locations will remain open during the holiday for any last-minute purchases and needs. Here is a list of a variety of localities and their operations on […]
Pinpoint Weather: A hot and potentially stormy 4th
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Tonight will be partly to mostly clear and calm. Thursday will be sunny with scattered clouds, showers, and storms in the afternoon and evening. There is a chance some of the storms could be strong to severe with damaging wind. The Storm Prediction Center has much of our area under a […]
71-year-old man killed during motorcycle crash in Wythe County
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred July 2. VSP says around 3:05 p.m. a 2020 Harley Davidson Tri Glide driven by 71-year-old Fred H. Stowers of Max Meadows was traveling west on Max Meadows Road when he was hit at the intersection of […]
How the ice bucket challenge 10 years ago revolutionized ALS research
In the summer of 2014, more than 17 million people dumped ice cold water over their heads in an online trend known as the ice bucket challenge. The virtual challenge gained global momentum, raising $115 million to support research and care access for those living with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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. […]
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