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CHARLESTON, W.Va?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot. (WOWK) – It has been 20 years since 13 miners were trapped in the Sago Mine in Upshur County. Of those miners, 12 died in the tragedy. On Jan. 2, 2006, an explosion rocked t…
Remembering the lives lost in the Sago Mine Disaster 20 years later
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – It has been 20 years since 13 miners were trapped in the Sago Mine in Upshur County. Of those miners, 12 died in the tragedy. On Jan. 2, 2006, an explosion rocked t…
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January 3, 2026 at 12:07 PM
CHARLESTON, W.Va?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot. (WOWK) – It has been 20 years since 13 miners were trapped in the Sago Mine in Upshur County. Of those miners, 12 died in the tragedy. On Jan. 2, 2006, an explosion rocked t…
‘A Major Milestone’: Roanoke Fire‑EMS Reaches Full Staffing, What It Means for Your Neighborhood. #OnTheRecord #WFXRNews
January 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
‘A Major Milestone’: Roanoke Fire‑EMS Reaches Full Staffing, What It Means for Your Neighborhood. #OnTheRecord #WFXRNews
LYNCHBURG Va. (WFXR) – Just after the clock struck midnight, Destiny White and Colby Seamster welcomed the first baby of 2026 at Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital. Their daughter, Georgia Faye…
New Year’s baby brings joy to family in Virginia
LYNCHBURG Va. (WFXR) – Just after the clock struck midnight, Destiny White and Colby Seamster welcomed the first baby of 2026 at Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital. Their daughter, Georgia Faye…
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January 2, 2026 at 2:23 PM
LYNCHBURG Va. (WFXR) – Just after the clock struck midnight, Destiny White and Colby Seamster welcomed the first baby of 2026 at Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital. Their daughter, Georgia Faye…
GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Longtime Grayson County Sheriff Richard Vaughan is retiring after 18 years at the helm. The sheriff’s office made the announcement on its Facebook page. Vaughan se…
Grayson County Sheriff Richard Vaughan announces retirement
GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Longtime Grayson County Sheriff Richard Vaughan is retiring after 18 years at the helm. The sheriff’s office made the announcement on its Facebook page. Vaughan se…
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January 1, 2026 at 7:23 PM
GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Longtime Grayson County Sheriff Richard Vaughan is retiring after 18 years at the helm. The sheriff’s office made the announcement on its Facebook page. Vaughan se…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Tonight will be chilly as we ring in the new year with temperatures in the 30s. Winds will be breezy as well, making it feel colder. Winds increase overnight as a …
Pinpoint Weather: Windy conditions to begin the new year
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Tonight will be chilly as we ring in the new year with temperatures in the 30s. Winds will be breezy as well, making it feel colder. Winds increase overnight as a …
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January 1, 2026 at 12:23 AM
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Tonight will be chilly as we ring in the new year with temperatures in the 30s. Winds will be breezy as well, making it feel colder. Winds increase overnight as a …
🍾🏋🏻New Year, New Goals: Are Southwest Virginia Gyms Ready for the Rush? #OnTheRecord #WFXRNews
December 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🍾🏋🏻New Year, New Goals: Are Southwest Virginia Gyms Ready for the Rush? #OnTheRecord #WFXRNews
Starting January 1st, social media platforms will be required to limit users under the age of 16 to one hour per day per app unless parents give consent for more, in an effort to address growing co…
New law limits social media use for teens under 16 in Virginia
Starting January 1st, social media platforms will be required to limit users under the age of 16 to one hour per day per app unless parents give consent for more, in an effort to address growing co…
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December 31, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Starting January 1st, social media platforms will be required to limit users under the age of 16 to one hour per day per app unless parents give consent for more, in an effort to address growing co…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) For the second year in a row, the minimum wage in Virginia is going up, going from the current $12.46 per hour to an expected $12.77 per hour. There are not too many people in C…
Exploring the potential effects locally from the state minimum wage increase
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) For the second year in a row, the minimum wage in Virginia is going up, going from the current $12.46 per hour to an expected $12.77 per hour. There are not too many people in C…
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December 31, 2025 at 1:08 AM
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) For the second year in a row, the minimum wage in Virginia is going up, going from the current $12.46 per hour to an expected $12.77 per hour. There are not too many people in C…
With a little more than ten months until Election Day, Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, says Virginia Republicans may have a problem when it comes to next y…
Republicans have ‘giant hill to climb’ after Reeves drops out of U.S. Senate race
With a little more than ten months until Election Day, Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, says Virginia Republicans may have a problem when it comes to next y…
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December 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
With a little more than ten months until Election Day, Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, says Virginia Republicans may have a problem when it comes to next y…
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Authorities in Pittsylvania County are reporting the death of an inmate at the Pittsylvania County Jail. According to the sheriff’s office, the unresponsive i…
Inmate found deceased at Pittsylvania County Jail
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Authorities in Pittsylvania County are reporting the death of an inmate at the Pittsylvania County Jail. According to the sheriff’s office, the unresponsive i…
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December 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- Authorities in Pittsylvania County are reporting the death of an inmate at the Pittsylvania County Jail. According to the sheriff’s office, the unresponsive i…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Cold and breezy conditions remain tonight as lows drop into the teens and 20s. Winds will still be gusty at times up to 30-40 mph, dropping wind chills into the teens for most…
Pinpoint Weather: Cold and breezy conditions continue
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Cold and breezy conditions remain tonight as lows drop into the teens and 20s. Winds will still be gusty at times up to 30-40 mph, dropping wind chills into the teens for most…
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December 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Cold and breezy conditions remain tonight as lows drop into the teens and 20s. Winds will still be gusty at times up to 30-40 mph, dropping wind chills into the teens for most…
ARCADIA, Va. (WFXR) — According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) the southbound lanes and the left lane of the northbound lanes of Interstate 81 are closed near Mile Marker…
BREAKING NEWS: Portion of I-81 Closed in Botetourt County
ARCADIA, Va. (WFXR) — According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) the southbound lanes and the left lane of the northbound lanes of Interstate 81 are closed near Mile Marker…
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December 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
ARCADIA, Va. (WFXR) — According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) the southbound lanes and the left lane of the northbound lanes of Interstate 81 are closed near Mile Marker…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, December 30, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional…
Furry Friends: Copper is searching for a forever home
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, December 30, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional…
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December 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, December 30, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional…
(WFXR)- New regulations take effect on January 1, 2026 to provide Virginia parents access to information regarding the testing of heavy metals in baby food. According to the Virginia Department of …
New Virginia law mandates testing for toxic metals in baby food
(WFXR)- New regulations take effect on January 1, 2026 to provide Virginia parents access to information regarding the testing of heavy metals in baby food. According to the Virginia Department of …
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December 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
(WFXR)- New regulations take effect on January 1, 2026 to provide Virginia parents access to information regarding the testing of heavy metals in baby food. According to the Virginia Department of …
📆Starting January 1st, a new Virginia law will change how kids under 16 use social media — and it could mean big adjustments for families here at home. #OnTheRecord #WFXRNews
December 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
📆Starting January 1st, a new Virginia law will change how kids under 16 use social media — and it could mean big adjustments for families here at home. #OnTheRecord #WFXRNews
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)- Officials in Lynchburg announced a water infrastructure project that will replace outdated and undersized waterlines. The Filmore Street Utility Improvements Project is sched…
Lynchburg’s College Hill to benefit from major water project
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)- Officials in Lynchburg announced a water infrastructure project that will replace outdated and undersized waterlines. The Filmore Street Utility Improvements Project is sched…
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December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)- Officials in Lynchburg announced a water infrastructure project that will replace outdated and undersized waterlines. The Filmore Street Utility Improvements Project is sched…
NEW CASTLE, Va. (WFXR) — If you still have a tag, you still time to get one more deer this Virginia deer season. The season runs out at sundown on Saturday January 3. While you can still harv…
Outdoors Bound: Still time to harvest late season deer in Virginia
NEW CASTLE, Va. (WFXR) — If you still have a tag, you still time to get one more deer this Virginia deer season. The season runs out at sundown on Saturday January 3. While you can still harv…
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December 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
NEW CASTLE, Va. (WFXR) — If you still have a tag, you still time to get one more deer this Virginia deer season. The season runs out at sundown on Saturday January 3. While you can still harv…
(WFXR) – The new year brings new safety inspection stickers from Virginia State Police (VSP), only if your vehicle has passed safety inspection. VSP says the 2026 sticker, expiring in 2027, w…
New Virginia safety inspection stickers to roll out in 2026
(WFXR) – The new year brings new safety inspection stickers from Virginia State Police (VSP), only if your vehicle has passed safety inspection. VSP says the 2026 sticker, expiring in 2027, w…
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December 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
(WFXR) – The new year brings new safety inspection stickers from Virginia State Police (VSP), only if your vehicle has passed safety inspection. VSP says the 2026 sticker, expiring in 2027, w…
Editor’s Note: This story discusses the topic of suicide and may be uncomfortable for some to read. KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee State Trooper Jake Tizzard recounted that the hardest d…
Tennessee Trooper saves suicidal woman from bridge
Editor’s Note: This story discusses the topic of suicide and may be uncomfortable for some to read. KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee State Trooper Jake Tizzard recounted that the hardest d…
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December 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Editor’s Note: This story discusses the topic of suicide and may be uncomfortable for some to read. KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee State Trooper Jake Tizzard recounted that the hardest d…
Months before corrections officer Jeremy Hall was attacked by an inmate at River North Correctional Facility and died, a colleague reportedly warned Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) leade…
Corrections officer warned VADOC leaders of ‘grave failure in oversight’ months before deadly attack on colleague
Months before corrections officer Jeremy Hall was attacked by an inmate at River North Correctional Facility and died, a colleague reportedly warned Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) leade…
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December 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Months before corrections officer Jeremy Hall was attacked by an inmate at River North Correctional Facility and died, a colleague reportedly warned Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) leade…
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The Martinsville City Animal Shelter now sits empty after a fire destroyed the building just days before Christmas. Animal control officer Nicki Mabe says the timin…
Community unites to aid Martinsville shelter after fire disaster
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The Martinsville City Animal Shelter now sits empty after a fire destroyed the building just days before Christmas. Animal control officer Nicki Mabe says the timin…
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December 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The Martinsville City Animal Shelter now sits empty after a fire destroyed the building just days before Christmas. Animal control officer Nicki Mabe says the timin…
CRAIG COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Craig County New Castle Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire around 1:00 this morning near the 1200 block of Big Mountain Rd. According to the fire departm…
Hay bale fire escalates into destructive structure fire in Craig County
CRAIG COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Craig County New Castle Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire around 1:00 this morning near the 1200 block of Big Mountain Rd. According to the fire departm…
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December 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
CRAIG COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Craig County New Castle Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire around 1:00 this morning near the 1200 block of Big Mountain Rd. According to the fire departm…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Blustery northwest winds will keep cold air in place across Southwest and Central Virginia on Tuesday. High Wind Warnings remain in effect for Highland and northwestern Pocaho…
Pinpoint Weather: Cold and blustery Tuesday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Blustery northwest winds will keep cold air in place across Southwest and Central Virginia on Tuesday. High Wind Warnings remain in effect for Highland and northwestern Pocaho…
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December 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Blustery northwest winds will keep cold air in place across Southwest and Central Virginia on Tuesday. High Wind Warnings remain in effect for Highland and northwestern Pocaho…
Lynchburg, Va (WFXR) — The Lynchburg Fire Department is on the scene of a house fire in the Hill City. Officials say it happened Monday evening, in the 1100 block of Pierce Street. LFD says w…
Eight displaced after Lynchburg house fire
Lynchburg, Va (WFXR) — The Lynchburg Fire Department is on the scene of a house fire in the Hill City. Officials say it happened Monday evening, in the 1100 block of Pierce Street. LFD says w…
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December 30, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Lynchburg, Va (WFXR) — The Lynchburg Fire Department is on the scene of a house fire in the Hill City. Officials say it happened Monday evening, in the 1100 block of Pierce Street. LFD says w…
One person has died and another is critically injured following a large house fire Sunday evening in Stanley, according to Gaston County officials.
One killed, one critically hurt in fire at home tied to NASCAR’s Denny Hamlin
One person has died and another is critically injured following a large house fire Sunday evening in Stanley, according to Gaston County officials.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
One person has died and another is critically injured following a large house fire Sunday evening in Stanley, according to Gaston County officials.