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“It’s like your second home,” long-time fire chief retires after 35 years in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Va. (WFXR) – For 35 years, Mike Neal has been the fire chief in Ringgold, but last month he said goodbye to that title, but he hasn’t said goodbye to the place he calls his second home. Mike Neal grew up in the firehouse. His dad, Calvin Neal, was Ringgold’s first fire chief in […]
Pinpoint Weather: Hot Tuesday, midweek cold front ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — It will be another hot and humid day in Southwest and Central Virginia. Near-record heat is possible on Tuesday. However, a “cool down” is slated for the latter half of the week. Heat Advisories will go into effect on Tuesday for portions of Central Virginia and Southside, as well as Highland […]
Pinpoint Weather: Heat continues, storms possible
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A Heat Advisory is in effect for parts of the region on Tuesday. It will feel like 105-110 degrees during the afternoon when factoring temperatures and humidity together. Due to the heat and humidity, showers and storms are possible during the afternoon and evening. Some storms, mainly those north of US-460, […]
Pinpoint Weather: Hot and humid start to the week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Prepare for the heat and humidity. Hot and humid conditions are expected across Southwest and Central Virginia for the beginning of the week. Monday will start with morning temperatures in the 60s and lower 70s. Expect temperatures to rise into the 90s during the afternoon under mostly to partly sunny skies. A […]
New Life: Bedford County Fair Resurrected
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) — County fairs are a Virginia tradition, and this is the start of the county fair season in the Commonwealth. This is a special fair season in Bedford County. Its county fair is being resurrected. For the first time since 2019, there will be a Bedford County Fair. Problems with a venue […]
South Boston PD investigating gunshots near Fenton St
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The South Boston Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at the intersection of Fenton Street and Ellyson Avenue early morning of Saturday, July 13. According to the police department, officers were dispatched to the intersection after receiving a call for gunshots in the area. On the scene, twenty-two 9mm […]
Danville Parks and Rec opening splash pad at Doyle Thomas Park
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)– Danville Parks and Recreation is hosting a soft opening for a new splash pad at Doyle Thomas Park on Monday, July 15. “We are excited to have a soft opening of Danville’s second splash pad,” Director of Danville Parks and Recreation, Bill Sgrinia, said. “We know that local residents will truly enjoy […]
Pinpoint Weather: After showers and storms, a hot weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – There is a chance of showers and storms for the rest of the day into the evening. Most of the rainfall is expected in the Piedmont and east. Areas from Danville to Lynchburg may receive excessive rainfall resulting in urban and small stream flooding. After today’s cooler highs in the 70s […]
Free fries on Friday: These food chains are celebrating National French Fry Day
Whether you prefer them deep-fried with the perfect amount of salt, baked or in sweet potato form, there's a fry for everyone. Fries of all shapes and sizes will be celebrated this Friday during National Fry Day.
Pinpoint Weather: Cooler Friday with showers and storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — An area of low pressure over the Carolinas will track northward along a nearby front, causing increasing rain chances in Southwest and Central Virginia on Friday. Overall, there is a greater chance for scattered showers and storms east of the Blue Ridge, but some rain will travel further west. Due to the […]
Halifax County Sheriff looking for wanted man connected to Buffalo Road shooting
HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Halifax County Sheriff is asking for public assistance in the search for a wanted man connected to a shooting that occurred in Northern Halifax County. 30-year-old Lucas Markee Witcher is wanted on felony warrants in connection to a shooting on Buffalo Road. He is considered to be armed and […]
Vehicle fire on I-77 North in Carroll County cleared
UPDATE 5:15 P.M. CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– VDOT reports the vehicle fire causing delays on I-77 in Carroll County has been cleared. The north center lane, right lane, and right shoulder have been reopened. – CARROLL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The Virginia Department of Transportation says drivers can expect delays on I-77 in Carroll County due […]
Pinpoint Weather: A cooler end to the week then hotter
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Tonight will be clear west of the Blue Ridge and increasingly cloudy to the east. Morning lows will be in the 60s with afternoon temperatures in the 80s. Friday’s rainfall will be more persistent in the Piedmont and isolated to the west. Our Futurescast shows the rainfall potential increasing closer to […]
47th annual Rockbridge Community Festival returns to Brambelton Recreation Center
LEXINGTON, Va. (WFXR) – The Rockbridge Community Festival is returning to Lexington for its 47th year. The event is being held in Lexington on August 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. General admission is free with parking available. Activities will include arts and crafts, live music, and more. Transportation will be available at 8 […]
Glenvar Library in Salem to host ‘Bites and Books’
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – Want to eat and read at the same time? The Glenvar Library has announced ‘Bites and Books’ from July to August. The event takes place July 11 to August 22, from 11:00 am – 2:00 p.m. Pick out a new book at the library and then enjoy foods from various food […]
Get Started Kayak Fishing: Advice From Virginia Pro Angler Casey Reed
MONETA, Va. (WFXR) — Kayak fishing has exploded in popularity in the past decade. It is estimated by the Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation that nearly 40-million people spend at least some time fishing from a kayak. “I really think it’s the cost,” said professional kayak angler Casey Reed of Lynchburg. “You can spend just a […]
Pinpoint Weather: Brief cooldown to end the work week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Southwest and Central Virginia will get a brief break from the humidity on Thursday. However, humid and hot conditions are ahead. It won’t be as warm and muggy Thursday morning with temperatures starting in the 60s and lower 70s. Expect partly to mostly sunny skies for the day with afternoon temperatures rising […]
Danville Treasury helping residents reclaim lost financial assets
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — People work hard to earn their money, but there’s also money out there that often gets forgotten or neglected through time. The Danville Department of the Treasury is here to help its citizens rescue that money. It is hosting its bi-annual virtual call event on Thursday, July 11, and Friday, July […]
Gov. Youngkin ‘recommends’ ARC funding to Martinsville MiNet internet expansion
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR)—Governor Glenn Youngkin announced he is recommending the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the funding of 13 projects around the Commonwealth, including the City of Martinsville’s MiNet Expansion. MiNet is a city-owned internet service provider for local businesses and residents in Martinsville, offering a local internet service that matches or exceeds similar providers’ […]
Pinpoint Weather: Relief arrives as storms end
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A cold front is moving through the region and will be east of the region on Thursday. Behind the front, humidity levels will drop. As the front moves east, the threat of thunderstorms will exit the region with sunshine expected on Thursday. Temperatures will drop slightly on Thursday with highs in […]
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