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Campbell Co. deputies allegedly seize fentanyl, over …

The Campbell County Sheriff's Office says a woman is facing a drug charge after allegedly finding 50 packets of fentanyl and cash during a traffic stop on May 25th.

Roanoke Fire Marshal investigates two possible arsons …

The Roanoke Fire Marshal's Office determined that the two house fires that occurred early Friday morning were connected, and a person of interest was later found dead at McAffe Knob Trailhead.

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Late spring and early summer mean there will be more farm equipment on the road, and that means motorists will have to be more aware and ready to exercise more caution.

New project brings more renewable energy to the Roanoke …

Residents in the Roanoke Valley may see lower energy bills in the near future. The Roanoke Gas Company is partnering with the Western Virginia Water Authority on a more than 20-million-dollar project that turns the gas from wastewater into renewable energy.

Roanoke Area Ministries is searching for a new building …

The largest day shelter for homeless people in the Star City, Roanoke Area Ministries (RAM House), is looking for a new location to call home.

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On Tuesday, May 23, Lynchburg City Council passed a city-wide curfew for all individuals under the age of 18.

Local veterinary clinic shares tips to keep your …

ADR Urgent Veterinary Care in Roanoke alerts pet owners of potential harms that their furry friends might endure this Memorial Day weekend.

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Man faces animal cruelty charges in Bedford; multiple …

The Bedford County Sheriff's Office says a man is facing several charges in an animal cruelty case.

62-year-old, juvenile found dead in McAfee Knob Trailhead …

The Roanoke County Police Department (RCPD) says they are not searching for any suspects after two dead bodies were found in the parking lot of McAfee Knob Trailhead on May 26.

Campbell County K-9 works hard, plays hard

K-9 Dyson received lots of belly rubs after his hard work this past week.

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Wythe County man convicted of murder in 2020 shooting …

The Commonwealth's Attorney for Wythe County, Mike Jones, shared that William Greg Akers III has been found guilty of 1st-degree murder from a homicide that occurred in June of 2020.

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Celebrate Free Fishing Days with events across Virginia

The Alleghany County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Senior Fishing Day for ages 55 and up.

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Children learn life lessons through fishing with …

The Class was in session Sunday afternoon on Smith Mountain Lake, but the students did not even know it. They thought it was just a fishing trip.

Horse ranch in danger triggers effort to save the …

There have been wild horses on Assateague Island, a barrier island off the coast of Virginia, for hundreds of years. While there are a number of theories about how they got there, the most prevalent is they are survivors of the shipwreck of a Spanish galleon, America has been in love with the wild herd for nearly eight decades.

Want to start fishing? What you need to know

For some, summer conjures up thoughts of sitting by or on the water and catching fish. While that sounds fun, it can also be daunting for someone who wants to fish but is just learning how to do it.

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Univ. of Lynchburg baseball team punches ticket to …

Team, coach punished over softball incident

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See if you can correctly guess this WFXR Weather Trivia question! Fill in the Blank: In order for thunderstorms to form, they need ______________.

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Residents in the Roanoke Valley may see lower energy bills in the near future. The Roanoke Gas Company is partnering with the Western Virginia Water Authority on a more than 20-million-dollar project that turns the gas from wastewater into renewable energy.

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