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Highest-rated campgrounds in Roanoke Valley: Yelp

When planning a camping trip, there are many factors to consider including, amenities, location, public restrooms, cooking, and more. Hidden in the mountains and Roanoke Valley there are many campgrounds to explore.

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Special Olympics Virginia kicks off Torch Run 2023

Each year, law enforcement throughout the commonwealth carries 'The Flame of Hope' raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Virginia athletes.

Family calls for change after officer-involved shooting …

The family of Daniel "Scott" Meadows gathered this week to mourn his death in an officer-involved shooting.

The future of newspapers: Danville, Martinsville …

The papers both announced last Sunday that starting June 27, their daily issues will now only be published on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays and they'll be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service.

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PHOTOS: Gov. Youngkin speaks at the National D-Day …

On Tuesday, June 6th, watch Governor Glenn Youngkin speak at the National D-Day Memorial honoring those who served and sacrificed their lives on D-Day.

Man charged after stabbing in South Boston

The South Boston Police Department arrested a man after a stabbing occurred on June 4 outside the Dollar General in South Boston.

Bruce Hornsby concert at SML benefits ‘Free Clinic …

Bruce Hornsby, a Grammy award-winning musician, will perform at Smith Mountain Lake on June 8 to benefit the Free Clinic of Franklin County.

Furry Friends: Frankie is ready to find her forever …

On Tuesday, June 6th, Roanoke’s Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) volunteers Anita Finkle and Libby Carden brought two-year-old Frankie to the WFXR News studio.

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Man charged after stabbing in South Boston

The South Boston Police Department arrested a man after a stabbing occurred on June 4 outside the Dollar General in South Boston.

Halifax man charged with second-degree murder, K9 …

The Halifax County Sheriff's Office has charged a man with second-degree murder after a shooting occurred on June 4.

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New & Notes From the Field: Big Bass, Tasty Channels, …

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) reports 24,447 birds were taken during the spring season. That is the most since the DWR has been keeping track of turkey hunting harvests.

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.

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VHSL State Soccer Tournament

Name, Image, and Likeness deals have been big news recently when it comes to college student-athletes. Now, it is trickling down even to the high school level.

VHSL State Softball Tournament

Name, Image, and Likeness deals have been big news recently when it comes to college student-athletes. Now, it is trickling down even to the high school level.

VHSL State Baseball Tournament

Name, Image, and Likeness deals have been big news recently when it comes to college student-athletes. Now, it is trickling down even to the high school level.

VHSL State Lacrosse Tournament

Name, Image, and Likeness deals have been big news recently when it comes to college student-athletes. Now, it is trickling down even to the high school level.

The Lynchburg Hornets baseball team close to making …

It's been a journey full of firsts for the University of Lynchburg baseball team. The Hornets won their first super regional to punch their first-ever ticket to the 2023 NCAA Division III College World Series

Veterans Voices : UVA’s Brian O’Connor honors Army …

Charlottesville beats William Byrd in the Class 3 …

Name, Image, and Likeness deals have been big news recently when it comes to college student-athletes. Now, it is trickling down even to the high school level.

Science & Technology

Small business uses ChatGPT as personal assistant

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Apple will stop autocorrecting swear word to ‘ducking’

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Texas border security bills advance in Senate

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