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Four Virginia men arrested after high-speed chase with stolen car in North Carolina
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, NC. (WFXR) — Four men from Virginia are in custody after allegedly leading North Carolina deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen car on April 26. According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, around 11:15 a.m., a deputy observed a Dodge Charger allegedly speeding on the US-220 Bypass. The deputy attempted to […]
Ferrum College to hold 108th commencement, presidential inauguration Saturday, May 4
Ferrum College is set to hold its 108th commencement and the inauguration of its 13th president, Dr. Mirta Martin, on Saturday, May 4. The event will take place at 9 a.m. in the Hart International Plaza on campus. According to the university, nearly 160 undergraduate and graduate students are expected...
Salem Police in search of missing 16-year-old boy
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - The Salem Police Department is in search of a missing 16-year-old boy last reported seen Monday. According to police, Andy Toapanta is described as having brown eyes and black hair. He is 5′5″ and 220 pounds. Police say Toapanta is considered a runaway and...
Patrick County supervisors chairman resigns; more …
From elsewhere: Safety group scores Roanoke region's hospitals. Franklin County unveils new walking trail thanks to community help. Marion seeks help to set the record straight on Mountain Dew's origin. The post Patrick County supervisors chairman resigns; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
The Andy Burnette Trio to kick off Sounds on the Square series
Sounds on the Square will kick off the 2024 season with the Andy Burnette Trio on Friday, May 3, on the Plaza of the Historic Henry County Courthouse, 1 East Main Street, 7-10 p.m. Admission is free. Beginning at 6 p.m., Scuffle Hill Brewing Company will serve craft beers, and...
Paid EMS services can be costly and controversial. But they may be the only solution to declining volunteerism.
The idea of paying rescue personnel used to be taboo. Now it’s a necessary conversation in many Virginia counties. The post Paid EMS services can be costly and controversial. But they may be the only solution to declining volunteerism. appeared first on Cardinal News.
Tavern Stage Summer Music Series bringing live music back to Explore Park
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — For the second year, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Explore Park, and Twin Creeks Brewpub are putting on the Tavern Stage Summer Music Series at Explore Park’s Tavern Stage. The music series will take place on the second Friday of each month...
Furry Friends: Ratchet is searching for his new home
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Each week WFXR News highlights adoptable pets filling up animal shelters across Southwest and Central Virginia. This week, on Tuesday, Apr. 30, Kari Grisetti with the Franklin County Animal Shelter introduced Ratchet to Furry Friends!. This eight-year-old may be a little shy at first, but...
Community meetings allow neighbors to review high crash areas in Botetourt and Roanoke Counties and Vinton
VINTON, Va. – Botetourt and Roanoke Counties and the Town of Vinton are working together on a comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The three localities have partnered for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The program seeks to prevent deaths and serious injuries on local roads. Multiple neighbors...
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