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Recipients of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers are unable to find affordable housing in Roanoke
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Jeff Woody steps down as E.C. Glass head football coach
LYNCHBURG, VA(WFXR) — News from the Friday Night Blitz front as the E.C. Glass Hilltoppers are looking for a new head football coach. Thursday morning Lynchburg City Public Schools announced Jeff Woody is stepping down as head football coach after 8 seasons with a record of 58-29. “Coach Woody helped elevate our program and built it into a consistent VHSL playoff contender team. He grew fan interest and community support and positively impacted Hilltopper football and our student-athletes in countless ways. We are extremely grateful for his time with us. We are sure to miss him and wish him the best in his next chapter,” said E.C. Glass athletic director Elizabeth Masencup.
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Martinsville High School announce restrictions on basketball games after crowds rush onto court
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WFXR) — Martinsville High School has announced a new restriction for its boys’ basketball games after an incident occurred on January 18, which lead to a fight off-campus. Starting on Friday, Jan. 27, only 300 spectators will be allowed in the gym during its games. School...
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Staff and Students return to T. C. Miller
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — T.C. Miller Elementary has announced that students and staff will return to their normal building on Friday, January 26th. “We are so thankful to West Lynchburg Baptist Church for hosting us over the last few weeks,” said T. C. Miller Principal Jeff Guerin. This...
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E. C. Glass High School on lockdown
The Lynchburg City School (LCS) has reported that E. C. Glass High School is currently on lockdown. The Lynchburg City School (LCS) has reported that E. C. Glass High School is currently on lockdown. Young Inspiration: Kat Herrick and Lauren Roberts. Mental illness in some eyes is still considered a...
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Students feeling emotional after multi-hour lockdown
A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Lynchburg on Wednesday after threatening to harm the principal of E.C. Glass High Schoo. The school received the call just before 8 a.m., and students and faculty were put on lockdown for over six hours while police investigated. Students feeling emotional after multi-hour lockdown.
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UPDATE: Buena Vista City Public Schools start early dismissals amid lockdown
UPDATE 1/26 AT 2:32 P.M. (WFXR) — The Buena Vista City Public Schools has reported that dismissal for all of its schools will begin at 2:50 p.m. BVCPS says there will be an increased police presence during dismissal at its campuses for safety. School officials say buses are not running and parents/guardians will have to pick up students.
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Top 15 restaurants to try in Roanoke: Trip Advisor
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — As Downtown Roanoke dives into Restaurant Week, food options are everywhere. Looking for something quick, fancy, or a place to try with friends or family, here are Trip Advisors’ top fifteen restaurants in Roanoke:. 1. Hollywood’s Restaurant & Bakery. 2. The Regency Room.
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Lynchburg hosts “A Knight for a Princess” daddy-daughter dance
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Gentlemen grab your princess’ and get ready to show your dance moves at the “A Knight for a Princess” daddy-daughter dance in Lynchburg on February 11. The Semi-formal event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is for girls of...
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VMI and CIA expert weighs in on unclassified documents found in Mike Pence's Indiana home
Another politician is facing scrutiny as reported classified documents were found in the Indiana home of Former Vice President Mike Pence. VMI and CIA expert weighs in on unclassified documents …. Another politician is facing scrutiny as reported classified documents were found in the Indiana home of Former Vice President...
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Roanoke Point in Time Count assesses homeless numbers
The Point in Time Count is a census of people experiencing homelessness, including people in shelters and those who aren't. Brian Burnette, director of homelessness with the Council of Community Services, conducts surveys every year. Roanoke Point in Time Count assesses homeless numbers. The Point in Time Count is a...
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Officer-involved shooting in Roanoke
There is a police presence that has gathered at the Stratford Park Apartments in Roanoke. There is a police presence that has gathered at the Stratford Park Apartments in Roanoke. Young Inspiration: Kat Herrick and Lauren Roberts. Mental illness in some eyes is still considered a taboo to talk about,...
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Montgomery County Board of Supervisors discuss Christiansburg Town Council cutting funding for School Resource Officers in town limits
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WFXR)– The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on Jan. 23, to discuss the state of school resource officers in the Town of Christiansburg. The board says it’s time to work together and have a sit-down conversation with the Christiansburg Town Council to see how...
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Police presence affects Roanoke City Public Schools
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A heavy police presence has gathered at the Stratford Park Apartments in Roanoke, according to Roanoke City Public Schools. RCPS says due to police activity, buses are not able to pick up students at their regular bus stops. School officials say buses will instead pick...
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Authorities confirm bodies found in New River are connected to double homicide
The medical examiner's office has identified a body pulled from the New River last Saturday as 25-year-old Jamie Frazier. Authorities confirm bodies found in New River are …. The medical examiner's office has identified a body pulled from the New River last Saturday as 25-year-old Jamie Frazier. Young Inspiration: Kat...
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Coyote Caution
Why human-coyote encounters are more likely to happen from January to March, and what you can do to avoid them. Why human-coyote encounters are more likely to happen from January to March, and what you can do to avoid them. Young Inspiration: Kat Herrick and Lauren Roberts. Mental illness in...
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Road closure in Lynchburg today
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The City of Lynchburg has announced a lane closure is in place for the day. City officials say the closure is taking place on a portion of Florida Avenue, from Augusta Street to Grace Street, so that Verizon crews can conduct emergency repairs in the area.
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Roanoke PD make arrest in Hunt Avenue homicide investigation
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke Police Department has reported it has arrested a man in an ongoing homicide investigation on January 25. Around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Roanoke Police were notified of a person with a gunshot wound on the 700 block of Hunt Avenue NW. When officers got to the scene, they found a man unresponsive with a gunshot wound outside of the home. Emergency personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.
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Pulaski Free Clinic now accepting Medicaid patients
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — A big change could expand healthcare access for a lot of people in Pulaski County. Since 1984, nearly 40 years ago, the Pulaski Free Clinic has been providing free healthcare to the county’s uninsured residents. Now, they are taking things one step further by accepting Medicaid patients as well.
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Arrests made in robbery investigation that led Buena Vista schools to lockdown
BUENA VISTA, Va (WFXR) — Three men have been arrested in a robbery investigation in Buena Vista. The incident prompter nearby schools to go into lockdown. Police say it happened at a home on the corner of Sycamore Avenue and 4th Street. Details are still fairly limited at this...
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Lynchburg Police make arrest in E. C. Glass High School threat
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The Lynchburg Police Department has arrested a 14-year-old after threats were made to the E. C. Glass High School principal on January 25. Around 8:03 a.m. on Wednesday, the Lynchburg Police Department began investigating a call that was received by school staff. Staff says the caller told employees he was allegedly armed and intended to hurt another staff member.
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