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Pinpoint Weather: Few storms on Monday, drier pattern ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Showers and storms are possible on Monday, but drier weather is expected across Southwest and Central Virginia for much of the week ahead. Spotty showers will have the chance to develop west of the Blue Ridge on Monday morning. By the afternoon, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible across Southwest […]
Police seized 12 dogs from the Danville Pet Resort after alleged animal abuse complaint
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The Danville Police Department is investigating a case of animal abuse at a local pet business after a complaint resulted in the seizure of multiple dogs on August 15. According to DPD, on Thursday evening, officers arrived at the Danville Pet Resort on the 200 block of Ash Street for a […]
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 […]
DPD charges man after fight escalated to shooting and vehicle chase in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Danville Police say a man has been arrested after a fight allegedly led to a shooting and vehicle chase on August 15. Danville PD says around 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, it was reported that 25-year-old Marvin James Saunder allegedly opened fire on a 39-year-old man during a fight on the 200 […]
Pinpoint Weather: Late-week showers and storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Increasing rain chances are anticipated across Southwest and Central Virginia on Friday as a cold front approaches from the west. The potential for showers and storms will continue throughout the weekend. While some morning mountain rain showers and storms are possible, there is a slightly greater chance for scattered showers and […]
Pinpoint Weather: Showers and storms return
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – As a cold front approaches the region, showers and storms are expected to return. Rain may move into the region around midday on Friday and continue into the late evening hours. On Friday, the main severe weather threat will stay west of the region. An areawide threat for strong to severe […]
Sonar used to track fish at Smith Mountain Lake
MONETA, Va. (WFXR) — The sound was distinct, a loud ping, and it was exactly what the team of researchers from Coastal Carolina University were listening for. That ping was coming from a radio tag implanted in a striped bass at Smith Mountain Lake. Graduate students from Coastal Carolina are working with the Virginia Department […]
Pinpoint Weather: Mostly dry Thursday, late-week rain
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Mostly dry weather is expected across Southwest and Central Virginia on Thursday as high pressure lingers. However, increasing rain chances are anticipated to end the week. Thursday will be similar to Wednesday. Patchy fog is possible for the morning commute. Otherwise, mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies will be overhead for […]
Oh Deer! Hunters for the Hungry and Hillcats team up to help strike out hunger
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The Lynchburg Hillcats will host Hunters for the Hungry night Thursday August 15 at Bank of the James Stadium. First pitch happens at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds from the game will go to fund deer processing fees incurred by Hunters for the Hungry. “It’s all about raising awareness for our program, and […]
Pinpoint Weather: Seasonably warm with stray showers
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — An area of high pressure over the Ohio Valley will result in mostly dry weather in Southwest and Central Virginia for the middle of the week. However, increasing rain chances are anticipated on Friday. Pockets of dense fog may impact the Wednesday morning commute. Otherwise, mostly to partly sunny skies are […]
VSP announces ‘Operation College Safe Return’ initiative along Route 460
APPOMATTOX, COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – As colleges, universities, and other local schools begin their fall semesters for the upcoming year, Virginia State Police have announced a new initiative and are increasing patrols on Route 460 with ‘Operation College Safe Return.’ “Operation College SAFE RETURN is a proactive measure to protect our young people as they […]
Pinpoint Weather: Spotty showers Tuesday, seasonably warm
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – On Tuesday, spotty showers are possible in Southwest and Central Virginia. Otherwise, the mostly dry weather pattern is expected to continue. A disturbance will bring some light rain showers and additional cloud cover to the region on Tuesday. However, it won’t be a complete washout. Variably cloudy skies will be overhead […]
Pinpoint Weather: Stray showers, pleasant temperatures
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The chance for showers will work back into the region on Tuesday as the storm track lifts back into the region. Dry air will remain in place, so showers will be light, and not everyone will get wet. Partly to mostly cloudy conditions are expected throughout the day on Tuesday with […]
E-ZPass ‘smishing’ scam fooling victims into paying false tolls, VDOT says
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – VDOT is warning Virginia residents of a text message that fools victims into making payments on unpaid tolls that don’t actually exist. Also known as ‘smishing,’ these text messages appear to be from E-ZPass Virginia or a specific toll facility and claim you owe outstanding toll charges. VDOT says these may […]
Pinpoint Weather: Mostly dry, warm start to the week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Seasonably warm and mostly dry conditions are anticipated across Southwest and Central Virginia for the start of the week. High pressure over the Ohio Valley will result in quiet and dry weather across the region on Monday. Due to the low humidity levels, the day will start with cool morning temperatures […]
New details learned in fatal deputy shooting in Smyth County
UPDATE 12:30 P.M. 8/10/24 SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Smyth County Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip Blevins says a North Carolina man has been charged in the death of a Smyth County Deputy Hunter Reedy. 65-year-old Timothy Wayne Goodman was charged with aggravated murder, four counts of attempted aggravated murder, and using a firearm in the commission […]
Danville, Pittsylvania County receives $16M combined for local development projects
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)– Governor Glenn Youngkin recently awarded a total of $126 million to 23 sites across the Commonwealth as a part of the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP), including both the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County. The VBRSP is run by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and partners with localities, utilities, and […]
Two arrested for drug possession after foot pursuit in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office reports that a foot pursuit ended with the arrest of two people after a traffic stop on Wednesday, August 7. According to the sheriff, deputies and members of the Narcotics Interdiction Unit pulled over 33-year-old Charles Rydell Flood, Jr, of Martinsville, and 20-year-old passenger Elizabeth […]
Alabama man facing $1.5M bond in Henry County drug investigation
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff’s Office says a man from Alabama faces a $1.5M bond for allegedly being found in possession of fentanyl during a multi-state investigation on August 6. The sheriff says that on Tuesday, deputies and officers with the Region B Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force served a warrant […]
VDOT: Road closure hazards cleared across SW, Central Virginia
UPDATE 6:30 P.M. ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– As crews continue to clear the roads after the impact of Debby on Thursday, the Virginia Department of Transportation says many roads that were closed have since been reopened. However, some roads still have not been cleared in the area and remain closed due to flooding. Drivers in these […]
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