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FLOYD, Va. (WFXR) – Prosecutors accuse Earl Wayne Smith and four other accomplices of racketeering. The activity is suspected across multiple jurisdictions, from Rockbridge County to Floyd Co…
Bridal shop owner accused of trafficking operations in his own building
FLOYD, Va. (WFXR) – Prosecutors accuse Earl Wayne Smith and four other accomplices of racketeering. The activity is suspected across multiple jurisdictions, from Rockbridge County to Floyd Co…
Bear Encounter Chances Are Higher Now
wfxrtv.com/news/outdoors-bound…Celebrating the WFXR Pinpoint Weather team this National Weatherperson’s Day!
As concern grows over the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) substances, a new bill would prohibit the land application of biosolids that contain these so-called ̶…
‘The right answer for human health’: Bill to ban PFAS in biosolids used on land advances amid growing health concerns
As concern grows over the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) substances, a new bill would prohibit the land application of biosolids that contain these so-called ̶…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- A tip from a delivery driver led police in Roanoke to rescue 18 dogs seized from commercial property in the 3500 block of Birchwood Street NE. The delivery driver reported the …
Delivery driver tip leads to seizure of 18 dogs in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- A tip from a delivery driver led police in Roanoke to rescue 18 dogs seized from commercial property in the 3500 block of Birchwood Street NE. The delivery driver reported the …
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for part of Pocahontas and Highland Counties through early Wednesday as snow is expected to return. The highest snowfall totals will occ…
Pinpoint Weather: Snow and rain arrive overnight into Wednesday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for part of Pocahontas and Highland Counties through early Wednesday as snow is expected to return. The highest snowfall totals will occ…
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR)- Governor Abigail Spanberger appointed Melissa Smith to serve as the new commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). According to the press release, Smith has mor…
Gov. Spanberger appoints Melissa Smith as VEC commissioner
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR)- Governor Abigail Spanberger appointed Melissa Smith to serve as the new commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). According to the press release, Smith has mor…
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Deputies in Henry County arrested a man accused of intentionally placing tire deflation devices in the roadway, causing damage to at least two vehicles. According to the H…
Man arrested for tire deflation devices on Henry County road
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Deputies in Henry County arrested a man accused of intentionally placing tire deflation devices in the roadway, causing damage to at least two vehicles. According to the H…
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VA. (WFXR) — Established in 1776, Montgomery County is one of two localities in the Commonwealth of Virginia that celebrates its 250th anniversary this year. The county sha…
Montgomery County shares its 250th birthday with the United States
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VA. (WFXR) — Established in 1776, Montgomery County is one of two localities in the Commonwealth of Virginia that celebrates its 250th anniversary this year. The county sha…
A Richmond hotel was named in the most recent batch of investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, with an anonymous individual claiming they and other children were taken there to be sex trafficked to…
Richmond hotel named in Epstein files, alleged site of child sex trafficking
A Richmond hotel was named in the most recent batch of investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, with an anonymous individual claiming they and other children were taken there to be sex trafficked to…
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – This month, Mattel released a first-of-its-kind doll in their “fashionista’s line,” a new Barbie with autism. Frances McCutcheon, a lecturer in disabiliti…
Mattel releases first autistic Barbie, Roanoke College disability studies lecturer talks impacts
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – This month, Mattel released a first-of-its-kind doll in their “fashionista’s line,” a new Barbie with autism. Frances McCutcheon, a lecturer in disabiliti…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Two Roanoke City firefighters injured when the floor collapsed inside a burning home have been released from the hospital. Four firefighters were injured during the mayday call…
Roanoke firefighters return home after basement fire injury
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Two Roanoke City firefighters injured when the floor collapsed inside a burning home have been released from the hospital. Four firefighters were injured during the mayday call…
GILES COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Giles County is actively recruiting volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel to assist fellow neighbors during house fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters. Acc…
Giles County seeks volunteers for fire and EMS services
GILES COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Giles County is actively recruiting volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel to assist fellow neighbors during house fires, medical emergencies, and natural disasters. Acc…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)- The Centra Foundation was awarded a $450,000 grant from Al Stroobants Foundation to help fund a new cardiac PET/CT scanner at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. According to …
Centra Foundation awarded $450K for cardiac PET/CT scanner
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)- The Centra Foundation was awarded a $450,000 grant from Al Stroobants Foundation to help fund a new cardiac PET/CT scanner at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. According to …
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Virginia Western Community College is using virtual reality technology to help students explore potential career paths, offering an interactive alternative to traditiona…
Virginia Western students explore careers using Virtual Reality technology
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Virginia Western Community College is using virtual reality technology to help students explore potential career paths, offering an interactive alternative to traditiona…
A Virginia Senate committee has advanced several labor proposals.
Senate committee approves raising minimum wage, paid sick time off bill and more
A Virginia Senate committee has advanced several labor proposals.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A low-pressure system will approach from the west on Tuesday, bringing showers to Southwest and Central Virginia for the midweek. Skies will become cloudy on Tuesday. Morning …
Pinpoint Weather: Chance of midweek rain and snow showers
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A low-pressure system will approach from the west on Tuesday, bringing showers to Southwest and Central Virginia for the midweek. Skies will become cloudy on Tuesday. Morning …
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke is hosting public meetings about council member initiatives. One topic on the table is changes to zoning ordinances made back in 2024. “Our 202…
Roanoke holds public meetings about council member initiatives
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke is hosting public meetings about council member initiatives. One topic on the table is changes to zoning ordinances made back in 2024. “Our 202…
BLACKSBURG, VA. (WFXR) – Think of it this way – would you give up your week of vacation even if you knew you had to go back to work? That’s an idea behind a new study on short-term dog …
One week of fostering boosts shelter dogs’ well-being
BLACKSBURG, VA. (WFXR) – Think of it this way – would you give up your week of vacation even if you knew you had to go back to work? That’s an idea behind a new study on short-term dog …
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Thursday morning’s structure fire in northwest Roanoke sent four firefighters to the hospital. Roanoke Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) said two had minor…
Ongoing custom shirt fundraiser started to raise money for injured Roanoke firefighters
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Thursday morning’s structure fire in northwest Roanoke sent four firefighters to the hospital. Roanoke Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) said two had minor…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley (SPCRV) and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) are presenting the fifth annual Youth Mental Health Awareness Month …
Youth Mental Health Awareness Month aims to shed light on youth suicide
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley (SPCRV) and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) are presenting the fifth annual Youth Mental Health Awareness Month …
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect Tuesday for northwestern Pocahontas County. Snow is expected to return by midday, continuing into the afternoon and evening hours, befor…
Pinpoint Weather: Warmer Tuesday, then rain and snow potential
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect Tuesday for northwestern Pocahontas County. Snow is expected to return by midday, continuing into the afternoon and evening hours, befor…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke has chosen Laura Carini as its next City Attorney, effective March 1. Carini joined the Roanoke City Attorney’s office in 2012 and has served a…
Laura Carini named as next Roanoke City Attorney
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Roanoke has chosen Laura Carini as its next City Attorney, effective March 1. Carini joined the Roanoke City Attorney’s office in 2012 and has served a…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Lynchburg’s snow and ice clean-up crews have made noticeable progress over the weekend on both residential and downtown streets. Today, Feb. 2, they …
City of Lynchburg gives another update on road conditions and bus, trash routes
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The City of Lynchburg’s snow and ice clean-up crews have made noticeable progress over the weekend on both residential and downtown streets. Today, Feb. 2, they …
NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. (WFXR) – The Natural Bridge State Park and the Friends of Natural Bridge have announced the conclusion of what they say was a “record-breaking” 2025 Festival o…
Festival of Trees pulls in record-breaking donations
NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. (WFXR) – The Natural Bridge State Park and the Friends of Natural Bridge have announced the conclusion of what they say was a “record-breaking” 2025 Festival o…
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Pulaski County has selected Zack Dunnigan as its first-ever Fire Marshal under the Pulaski County Fire and Rescue Department. Officials from Pulaski County say th…
Pulaski County names inaugural fire marshal for safety boost
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Pulaski County has selected Zack Dunnigan as its first-ever Fire Marshal under the Pulaski County Fire and Rescue Department. Officials from Pulaski County say th…
The latest half hour episode of Outdoors Bound with George Noleff is now available.
wfxrtv.com/news/outdoors-bound…(WFXR)- Here you will find viewer photos of the winter storm, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, submitted to WFXR through Megaphone. Share your snowy images with us at
Viewer submitted photos and video of this weekend’s winter storm
(WFXR)- Here you will find viewer photos of the winter storm, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, submitted to WFXR through Megaphone. Share your snowy images with us at
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Lynchburg Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team saved a person who was found deep inside a storm drain near the bottom of a steep ravine. In the 3400 block of …
Driver saved from storm drain after alleged hit-and-run
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Lynchburg Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team saved a person who was found deep inside a storm drain near the bottom of a steep ravine. In the 3400 block of …
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Police in Roanoke County are urging drivers to find an alternate route on a section of Franklin Road after a two-vehicle collision with serious injuries. The crash occur…
Traffic closed on Franklin Road after serious two-vehicle crash
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Police in Roanoke County are urging drivers to find an alternate route on a section of Franklin Road after a two-vehicle collision with serious injuries. The crash occur…
(WFXR) — Virginia State Police (VSP) is urging all drivers to properly clear ALL snow and ice from their vehicles before traveling. Sorry, this does include the roof of your vehicle as well. …
Virginia police urge drivers to remove vehicle snow/ice to prevent accidents
(WFXR) — Virginia State Police (VSP) is urging all drivers to properly clear ALL snow and ice from their vehicles before traveling. Sorry, this does include the roof of your vehicle as well. …
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- A 21-year-old man, currently serving time for an unrelated shooting, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the September 2021 death of Hakeem K. Logan. Logan, 29, of Roano…
Roanoke man convicted of first-degree murder in 2021 shooting
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- A 21-year-old man, currently serving time for an unrelated shooting, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the September 2021 death of Hakeem K. Logan. Logan, 29, of Roano…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Virginia State Police have responded to 325 crashes during this weekend’s winter storm, including 76 in Division 6, which comprises much of Western Virginia and th…
VSP responds to 325 crashes during second winter storm
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Virginia State Police have responded to 325 crashes during this weekend’s winter storm, including 76 in Division 6, which comprises much of Western Virginia and th…
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — The Danville Fire Department (DFD) responded to reports of a structure fire at 2134 North Main St. at 7:37 pm on Feb. 1. The DFD responded with a total of 16 personnel.…
Snow and ice hinder Danville fire crews battling attic blaze
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — The Danville Fire Department (DFD) responded to reports of a structure fire at 2134 North Main St. at 7:37 pm on Feb. 1. The DFD responded with a total of 16 personnel.…
GALAX, Va. (WFXR) — Galax Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Bowie Rd in Woodlawn at 6:35 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1. The first crews to arrive from Galax Fire Department (GFD) foun…
Galax Fire Dept. swiftly puts out house fire in 15 minutes
GALAX, Va. (WFXR) — Galax Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Bowie Rd in Woodlawn at 6:35 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1. The first crews to arrive from Galax Fire Department (GFD) foun…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — While below-average conditions will continue throughout the week, above-freezing temperatures will allow for some melting in Southwest and Central Virginia. Cold Weather Advis…
Pinpoint Weather: Not as cold for the next few days
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — While below-average conditions will continue throughout the week, above-freezing temperatures will allow for some melting in Southwest and Central Virginia. Cold Weather Advis…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Many small businesses and local restaurants have been forced to close up shop for several days due to recent winter storms and the subsequent impacts to roadways. For ma…
Small businesses discuss impacts of weather-related closures
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Many small businesses and local restaurants have been forced to close up shop for several days due to recent winter storms and the subsequent impacts to roadways. For ma…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Temperatures tonight will continue to be very cold as lows drop into the teens and single digits. While winds will not be as gusty as the previous night, they will still be el…
Pinpoint Weather: Very low wind chills continue tonight
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Temperatures tonight will continue to be very cold as lows drop into the teens and single digits. While winds will not be as gusty as the previous night, they will still be el…
GALAX, Va. (WFXR)- A family of five was displaced following an overnight fire in Galax. According to the Galax Fire Department (GFD), a neighbor and passing Virginia Department of Transportation pl…
Galax family displaced after overnight house fire
GALAX, Va. (WFXR)- A family of five was displaced following an overnight fire in Galax. According to the Galax Fire Department (GFD), a neighbor and passing Virginia Department of Transportation pl…
Three Confederate monuments may soon disappear from Virginia’s State Capitol.
Senator proposes removing Confederate monuments from Virginia’s Capitol Square
Three Confederate monuments may soon disappear from Virginia’s State Capitol.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – As parts of the state are still digging out from under the ice, we’re expecting more wintry weather on Friday and into the weekend. Last weekend’s storm left…
Carilion Clinic shares sledding safety tips ahead of more winter weather
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – As parts of the state are still digging out from under the ice, we’re expecting more wintry weather on Friday and into the weekend. Last weekend’s storm left…
Senator Lashrecse Aird (D-Henrico) wants to create a cost-sharing program where the state and businesses would put money in the pot to help make child care more affordable for Virginia families.
Dems propose bill to have the state, businesses help fund the cost of child care
Senator Lashrecse Aird (D-Henrico) wants to create a cost-sharing program where the state and businesses would put money in the pot to help make child care more affordable for Virginia families.
Outdoors Bound: Cold and snow could help restore one of the official State Fishes of Virginia!
wfxrtv.com/news/outdoors-bound…Following the shooting death of American citizen Alex Pretti in Minnesota, Virginia Democrats are attempting to rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies.
Virginia Democrats attempt to rein in ICE, federal agencies over immigration enforcement
Following the shooting death of American citizen Alex Pretti in Minnesota, Virginia Democrats are attempting to rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Frigid temperatures can drain a car battery. According to AAA, when the air temperature is 32 degrees, a battery’s starting power drops 35%. At 0 degrees, the star…
Cold temperatures can drain your car battery: how to avoid a roadside breakdown
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Frigid temperatures can drain a car battery. According to AAA, when the air temperature is 32 degrees, a battery’s starting power drops 35%. At 0 degrees, the star…
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#PinpointWeather #WFXRNewsROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Advancement Foundation (TAF) is welcoming entrepreneurs into its 2026 Gauntlet and QUEST programs, launching February. TAF’s Gauntlet and QUEST programs are an…
The Advancement Foundation launches 12th annual Gauntlet, QUEST programs
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Advancement Foundation (TAF) is welcoming entrepreneurs into its 2026 Gauntlet and QUEST programs, launching February. TAF’s Gauntlet and QUEST programs are an…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the Highlands overnight. Wind chill values will drop to -10. An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for northwestern Pocahontas and west…
Pinpoint Weather: Cold continues, watching the weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the Highlands overnight. Wind chill values will drop to -10. An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for northwestern Pocahontas and west…
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Credit Union (VACU) has granted $150,000 to ChildSavers, an organization located in Richmond that delivers childhood trauma support and mental health servi…
Virginia Credit Union gifts $150,000 to ChildSavers in support of youth trauma services
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Credit Union (VACU) has granted $150,000 to ChildSavers, an organization located in Richmond that delivers childhood trauma support and mental health servi…
