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Hardee's Friday Night Blitz Week 6 - September 29, 2023

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Test your speed at 49th Moore & Giles Virginia 10 …

The annual Moore and Giles Virginia 10-miler takes place Saturday, Sept. 30 at 8 a.m.

Sheriff speaks on man wanted in multi-co. investigation

As the search for an armed man wanted in the New River Valley continues, the Giles County Sheriff's Office is advising the community to lock their doors and secure their property.

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Tactical team executes search warrant in Forest

Police tactical team executes search warrant on Graves Drive in Forest

SC woman indicted in Virginia on conspiracy fraud

On Friday, Sept. 29, the U.S. Department of Justice in the Western District of Virginia announced 50-year-old Jennifer Ann “Jen” Adams of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and former chief operating officer of local Virginia pain clinics, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy fraud and drug distribution charges.

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Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Week 6: Sept. 29, 2023

High school football and Friday Night Blitz kicks off tonight! 60 plus schools, 17 weeks, 1,800 athletes competing in the largest sports teams in the market. Make sure to get all the highlights and scores first at 10:30 p.m. on WFXR.

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Raleigh Court community responds to recent burglaries

Three charged in drug investigations in Bedford County

Police tactical team executes search warrant on Graves Drive in Forest

SC woman indicted in Virginia on conspiracy fraud

On Friday, Sept. 29, the U.S. Department of Justice in the Western District of Virginia announced 50-year-old Jennifer Ann “Jen” Adams of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and former chief operating officer of local Virginia pain clinics, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy fraud and drug distribution charges.

Sheriff speaks on man wanted in multi-co. investigation

As the search for an armed man wanted in the New River Valley continues, the Giles County Sheriff's Office is advising the community to lock their doors and secure their property.

Tactical team executes search warrant in Forest

Police tactical team executes search warrant on Graves Drive in Forest

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When you think of the word, "alley," it might conjure up thoughts of urban streets. But, thanks to researchers at Virginia Tech, the kind of alley we are talking about involves trees and crops, and a better way of growing the food that goes on tables across the United States.

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Roanoke ranks #2 in ‘Top 25 Hiking Cities in the …

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Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Week 6: Sept. 29, 2023

High school football and Friday Night Blitz kicks off tonight! 60 plus schools, 17 weeks, 1,800 athletes competing in the largest sports teams in the market. Make sure to get all the highlights and scores first at 10:30 p.m. on WFXR.

Cheerleaders of the Week: Halifax County High School …

High school football and Friday Night Blitz kicks off tonight! 60 plus schools, 17 weeks, 1,800 athletes competing in the largest sports teams in the market. Make sure to get all the highlights and scores first at 10:30 p.m. on WFXR.

Game of the Week: Radford at Glenvar

High school football and Friday Night Blitz kicks off tonight! 60 plus schools, 17 weeks, 1,800 athletes competing in the largest sports teams in the market. Make sure to get all the highlights and scores first at 10:30 p.m. on WFXR.

Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Week 6: Cave Spring at …

High school football and Friday Night Blitz kicks off tonight! 60 plus schools, 17 weeks, 1,800 athletes competing in the largest sports teams in the market. Make sure to get all the highlights and scores first at 10:30 p.m. on WFXR.

Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Week 6: Carroll County …

High school football and Friday Night Blitz kicks off tonight! 60 plus schools, 17 weeks, 1,800 athletes competing in the largest sports teams in the market. Make sure to get all the highlights and scores first at 10:30 p.m. on WFXR.

Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Week 6: Altavista at …

High school football and Friday Night Blitz kicks off tonight! 60 plus schools, 17 weeks, 1,800 athletes competing in the largest sports teams in the market. Make sure to get all the highlights and scores first at 10:30 p.m. on WFXR.

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