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ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Wind speeds will decrease overnight. With dry air in place, chilly conditions are expected Thursday morning, with temperatures dropping into the 30s. Clouds will increase on T…
Pinpoint Weather: Clouds increasing, rain arriving soon
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Wind speeds will decrease overnight. With dry air in place, chilly conditions are expected Thursday morning, with temperatures dropping into the 30s. Clouds will increase on T…
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January 7, 2026 at 11:22 PM
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Wind speeds will decrease overnight. With dry air in place, chilly conditions are expected Thursday morning, with temperatures dropping into the 30s. Clouds will increase on T…
👩🏻⚕️Early Detection Gets Easier: Virginia Expands Free Breast Cancer Imaging. Tonight at 6pm #OnTheRecord #WFXRNews #BreastCancer #BreastCancerScreening #HealthCare
January 7, 2026 at 4:35 PM
👩🏻⚕️Early Detection Gets Easier: Virginia Expands Free Breast Cancer Imaging. Tonight at 6pm #OnTheRecord #WFXRNews #BreastCancer #BreastCancerScreening #HealthCare
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) High schoolers in Franklin County will soon have another option after graduation to pursue careers. After a special Rocky Mount Town Council meeting Monday night, the co…
Franklin County approves $5 million CTE center project
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) High schoolers in Franklin County will soon have another option after graduation to pursue careers. After a special Rocky Mount Town Council meeting Monday night, the co…
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January 7, 2026 at 3:23 AM
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) High schoolers in Franklin County will soon have another option after graduation to pursue careers. After a special Rocky Mount Town Council meeting Monday night, the co…
Virginia lawmakers are reacting to the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Virginia Democrat says January 6 should still serve as a warning sign
Virginia lawmakers are reacting to the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Virginia lawmakers are reacting to the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Warm air will remain in place on Wednesday as the region sits ahead of a cold front. Temperatures will start the day in the 40s, rising into the 50s and 60s during the afterno…
Pinpoint Weather: Remaining warm until rain arrives
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Warm air will remain in place on Wednesday as the region sits ahead of a cold front. Temperatures will start the day in the 40s, rising into the 50s and 60s during the afterno…
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January 6, 2026 at 10:24 PM
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Warm air will remain in place on Wednesday as the region sits ahead of a cold front. Temperatures will start the day in the 40s, rising into the 50s and 60s during the afterno…
ROANOKE Va. (WFXR) – On Tuesday morning, Roanoke Fire EMS Department (REMS) was dispatched to the 2600 block of Cedarhurst Ave NW for a reported structure fire. Crews were dispatched at 10:49…
Fire breaks out in Roanoke home; victims found, rescued and hospitalized
ROANOKE Va. (WFXR) – On Tuesday morning, Roanoke Fire EMS Department (REMS) was dispatched to the 2600 block of Cedarhurst Ave NW for a reported structure fire. Crews were dispatched at 10:49…
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January 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
ROANOKE Va. (WFXR) – On Tuesday morning, Roanoke Fire EMS Department (REMS) was dispatched to the 2600 block of Cedarhurst Ave NW for a reported structure fire. Crews were dispatched at 10:49…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Roanoke Solid Waste Management is collecting natural Christmas trees through January 29. Residents are asked to remove all lights, ornaments, garland, and tinsel before placing…
Roanoke Solid Waste Management offers Christmas tree collection
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Roanoke Solid Waste Management is collecting natural Christmas trees through January 29. Residents are asked to remove all lights, ornaments, garland, and tinsel before placing…
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January 6, 2026 at 7:11 PM
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Roanoke Solid Waste Management is collecting natural Christmas trees through January 29. Residents are asked to remove all lights, ornaments, garland, and tinsel before placing…
BOTETOURT COUNTY Va. (WFXR) – A skunk was confirmed positive for rabies by the Virginia Department of Health in central Botetourt County. The skunk was collected on January 1, near Loope Lane…
HEALTH ALERT: Confirmed case of rabies in Botetourt County
BOTETOURT COUNTY Va. (WFXR) – A skunk was confirmed positive for rabies by the Virginia Department of Health in central Botetourt County. The skunk was collected on January 1, near Loope Lane…
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January 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM
BOTETOURT COUNTY Va. (WFXR) – A skunk was confirmed positive for rabies by the Virginia Department of Health in central Botetourt County. The skunk was collected on January 1, near Loope Lane…
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – If you’re looking for a way to try a new sport, or meet some new friends, well, the YMCA at Tanglewood in Roanoke has you covered, with its second annual …
Get ready for the YMCA’s second annual ‘Paddle into the New Year,’ pickleball tournament
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – If you’re looking for a way to try a new sport, or meet some new friends, well, the YMCA at Tanglewood in Roanoke has you covered, with its second annual …
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January 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – If you’re looking for a way to try a new sport, or meet some new friends, well, the YMCA at Tanglewood in Roanoke has you covered, with its second annual …
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) announced the appointment of the new secretary of education on Tuesday.
Gov.-elect Spanberger announces appointment of secretary of education
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) announced the appointment of the new secretary of education on Tuesday.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) announced the appointment of the new secretary of education on Tuesday.
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger announced the appointment of the next secretary of education on Tuesday.
Gov.-elect Spanberger names former Hampton superintendent as secretary of education
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger announced the appointment of the next secretary of education on Tuesday.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger announced the appointment of the next secretary of education on Tuesday.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, January 6, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional C…
Furry Friends: Peaches is sweet as can be!
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, January 6, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional C…
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January 6, 2026 at 5:35 PM
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, January 6, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional C…
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Wythe County Sheriff’s Office is wagging their tails as Sheriff Anthony Cline has secured a $49,577 grant to purchase two new K9’s. These furry friends …
Wythe County Sheriff’s Office secures grant for new K9s, may need your help in naming them
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Wythe County Sheriff’s Office is wagging their tails as Sheriff Anthony Cline has secured a $49,577 grant to purchase two new K9’s. These furry friends …
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January 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Wythe County Sheriff’s Office is wagging their tails as Sheriff Anthony Cline has secured a $49,577 grant to purchase two new K9’s. These furry friends …
Franklin County and Rocky Mount just took a major step forward. After months of planning, leaders have approved a $5M multi‑purpose facility at the former Mod‑U‑Kraf site. #OnTheRecord #WFXRNews
January 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Franklin County and Rocky Mount just took a major step forward. After months of planning, leaders have approved a $5M multi‑purpose facility at the former Mod‑U‑Kraf site. #OnTheRecord #WFXRNews
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)- A Danville grand jury indicted a suspect on 62 counts of credit card theft in a card skimmer scheme at a local Walmart. The alleged thefts occurred in February 2025 at the Wal…
Suspect indicted in card skimmer scheme at Danville Walmart
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)- A Danville grand jury indicted a suspect on 62 counts of credit card theft in a card skimmer scheme at a local Walmart. The alleged thefts occurred in February 2025 at the Wal…
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January 6, 2026 at 4:09 PM
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)- A Danville grand jury indicted a suspect on 62 counts of credit card theft in a card skimmer scheme at a local Walmart. The alleged thefts occurred in February 2025 at the Wal…
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)- A North Carolina man was sentenced to a 38-year active sentence in the shooting of Danville police officer Kayla Robinson. Lucas Jason Degier, 48, will not be eligible for par…
North Carolina man gets 38 years for shooting Danville officer
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)- A North Carolina man was sentenced to a 38-year active sentence in the shooting of Danville police officer Kayla Robinson. Lucas Jason Degier, 48, will not be eligible for par…
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January 6, 2026 at 3:28 PM
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR)- A North Carolina man was sentenced to a 38-year active sentence in the shooting of Danville police officer Kayla Robinson. Lucas Jason Degier, 48, will not be eligible for par…
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) After firing former city manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides in August for alleged overspending using city employee credit cards, the city of Martinsville spent thousands of d…
Tensions continue among Martinsville city council members over financial audit
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) After firing former city manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides in August for alleged overspending using city employee credit cards, the city of Martinsville spent thousands of d…
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January 6, 2026 at 2:27 PM
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) After firing former city manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides in August for alleged overspending using city employee credit cards, the city of Martinsville spent thousands of d…
ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – After the expiration of a federal tax credit that helped make health insurance more affordable, health care officials warn thousands of Virginians could soon be unable t…
Virginia warns of rising insurance costs and coverage loss
ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – After the expiration of a federal tax credit that helped make health insurance more affordable, health care officials warn thousands of Virginians could soon be unable t…
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January 6, 2026 at 2:12 PM
ROANOKE, VA. (WFXR) – After the expiration of a federal tax credit that helped make health insurance more affordable, health care officials warn thousands of Virginians could soon be unable t…
ROANOKE COUNTY Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire in the Catawba area on January 5 at 3:50 p.m. The fire happened on the 6100 block of Newport Rd. Accor…
Roanoke County fire displaces family and pets
ROANOKE COUNTY Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire in the Catawba area on January 5 at 3:50 p.m. The fire happened on the 6100 block of Newport Rd. Accor…
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January 6, 2026 at 12:36 PM
ROANOKE COUNTY Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire in the Catawba area on January 5 at 3:50 p.m. The fire happened on the 6100 block of Newport Rd. Accor…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — For the next few days, mostly dry conditions and warmer-than-average temperatures are expected across Southwest and Central Virginia. Patchy dense fog is possible east of the …
Pinpoint Weather: Early spring-like warmth for the week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — For the next few days, mostly dry conditions and warmer-than-average temperatures are expected across Southwest and Central Virginia. Patchy dense fog is possible east of the …
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January 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — For the next few days, mostly dry conditions and warmer-than-average temperatures are expected across Southwest and Central Virginia. Patchy dense fog is possible east of the …
IT'S HERE! THE LATEST HALF HOUR EPISODE OF OUTDOORS BOUND WITH GEORGE NOLEFF! FISHING, HUNTING, AND MUCH MORE!
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January 5, 2026 at 11:56 PM
IT'S HERE! THE LATEST HALF HOUR EPISODE OF OUTDOORS BOUND WITH GEORGE NOLEFF! FISHING, HUNTING, AND MUCH MORE!
https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/outdoors-bound/outdoors-bound-with-george-noleff-season-one-episode-three-smallies-snakeheads-and-turkeys/
https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/outdoors-bound/outdoors-bound-with-george-noleff-season-one-episode-three-smallies-snakeheads-and-turkeys/
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — You asked for more Outdoors Bound and we delivered. We are now producing full seasons of half hour episodes. This is the third. We hope you enjoy it. The latest half hour epis…
Outdoors Bound with George Noleff: Season One, Episode Three – Smallies, Snakeheads, and Turkeys!
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — You asked for more Outdoors Bound and we delivered. We are now producing full seasons of half hour episodes. This is the third. We hope you enjoy it. The latest half hour epis…
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January 5, 2026 at 11:41 PM
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — You asked for more Outdoors Bound and we delivered. We are now producing full seasons of half hour episodes. This is the third. We hope you enjoy it. The latest half hour epis…
Virginia Republicans are coming to President Donald Trump’s defense, saying he did have the authority to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro using military forces.
Virginia lawmakers react to Maduro’s capture
Virginia Republicans are coming to President Donald Trump’s defense, saying he did have the authority to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro using military forces.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Virginia Republicans are coming to President Donald Trump’s defense, saying he did have the authority to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro using military forces.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Warmer air will move into the region this week as winds shift to the south and southwest. Normally, this time of year, temperatures top out in the upper 40s, with lows in the …
Pinpoint Weather: Warming up this week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Warmer air will move into the region this week as winds shift to the south and southwest. Normally, this time of year, temperatures top out in the upper 40s, with lows in the …
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January 5, 2026 at 10:45 PM
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Warmer air will move into the region this week as winds shift to the south and southwest. Normally, this time of year, temperatures top out in the upper 40s, with lows in the …
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)- Lynchburg City Schools will be holding an Education Career Fair later this month. The event will be held on Saturday, January 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Heritage Hig…
Lynchburg schools to host career fair for teachers, staff
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)- Lynchburg City Schools will be holding an Education Career Fair later this month. The event will be held on Saturday, January 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Heritage Hig…
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January 5, 2026 at 10:25 PM
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)- Lynchburg City Schools will be holding an Education Career Fair later this month. The event will be held on Saturday, January 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Heritage Hig…