Colleen Guerry
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Roanoke, VA, United States
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Memorial celebration of Loretta Lynn’s life, music held at Grand Ole Opry House
The final farewell to country music icon Loretta Lynn drew a full house Sunday night, with thousands of family, friends, and fans gathered at the Grand Ole Opry for her celebration of life and memorial. → Read More
Southwest, central Virginia crews return home after helping with Buchanan Co. flooding response
UPDATE 11:15 a.m. (7/15/22): After traveling to Buchanan County to help with search, rescue, and cleanup efforts following flash flooding and landslides, first responders from across southwest and central Virginia are returning home. The Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department announced during the afternoon hours on Thursday, July 14 that its swift water rescue team […] → Read More
JMU cancels rest of softball season after death of Lauren Bernett
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Following the recent death of Lauren Bernett, a James Madison University (JMU) sophomore who played as catcher for the softball team, school officials have decided to call off the remaining games in the 2022 softball season. “This was an extremely difficult decision and one that was not made lightly,” JMU Head […] → Read More
Youngkin orders flags at half-staff, Kaine shares remarks for 15th anniversary of Virginia Tech mass shooting
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — On Saturday — exactly 15 years after one of America’s deadliest mass shootings — Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags to be lowered across the Commonwealth in honor of the 32 people who lost their lives and the 17 who were injured when a student opened fire on the Virginia Tech […] → Read More
Missing Pittsylvania County, Virginia teenager found dead
Two days after a teenage boy was reported missing in Pittsylvania County, authorities announced his body had been discovered. → Read More
One dead, one hurt, one in custody after Sunday shootings in northwest Roanoke, Va., police say
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — After multiple shootings took place in northwest Roanoke Sunday night — one of which left a man dead — police announced Monday afternoon that a person accused of being involved in the Star City shootings has already been arrested in North Carolina. According to the Roanoke Police Department, word came in […] → Read More
UPDATE: Three men arrested after armed robbery at South Boston store, including man facing SC murder charge
UPDATE 4:20 p.m.: WFXR’s South Carolina sister station, WCBD, has provided additional details about one of the three men arrested after an armed robbery that took place on Tuesday in South Boston. Records show that Tymel Thomas Jones, 19, faces two charges in connection with a homicide in North Charleston, S.C. The document below indicates […] → Read More
Virginia Tech requiring booster shots, COVID tests, and masks for spring 2022
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — With Virginia Tech students set to start their spring 2022 classes in a few weeks, the university announced three pandemic-related mandates that will be in place at the start of the semester: booster shots, virus tests, and masks. Virginia Tech President Tim Sands released the following letter to the community on […] → Read More
Ex-priest who worked in church’s child protection office charged with sex assault of a minor
Terry Specht, a retired priest, is facing two felony charges for sexual assault against a minor in Virginia. → Read More
Liberty University professor facing charges after accused of ‘inappropriate sexual contact’ with student
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — A Liberty University professor is out on bond after being arrested in late November for sexual battery and kidnapping charges following an incident involving a student. The Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority says that 58-year-old William Atwell was arrested on Nov. 20 by Liberty University Police in connection with an incident […] → Read More
3-year-old Virginia boy shot in the head, killed; investigation underway
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Alleghany County authorities confirmed Wednesday morning that a three-year-old boy has died after he was shot in the head Tuesday evening. The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office told WFXR News the shooting took place around 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30 in the 1300 block of Dolly Ann Drive, just north […] → Read More
VEC outage to start Monday amid unemployment system upgrades
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — A major upgrade to Virginia’s unemployment system is scheduled to get underway next week. According to the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), the current system will shut down at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1 in order to implement the new Virginia Unemployment Insurance System (VUIS). This means customers will not be […] → Read More
At least 12 people planning to sue Famous Anthony’s after hepatitis A outbreak
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — More people are preparing to sue Famous Anthony’s after a recent outbreak of hepatitis A was linked to the Roanoke restaurant chain, infecting more than 30 people. Health officials first reported the outbreak on Sept. 24, saying that a person who worked at three different Famous Anthony’s locations tested positive for […] → Read More
8-year-old Virginia boy fighting for life after getting hit by truck while getting off bus
UPDATE 8:27 p.m.: Virginia State Police has shared extra details about Thursday afternoon’s hit-and-run in Henry County that left an eight-year-old boy fighting for his life. Police say the boy had just gotten off a Henry County Public Schools bus when he was hit by a white Toyota pickup truck while crossing the road in […] → Read More
UPDATE: Murder charge against suspended Virginia Tech football player heading to grand jury
UPDATE 11:47 a.m.: The second-degree-murder charge against suspended Virginia Tech football player Isimemen Etute was certified by a Montgomery County judge to a grand jury Thursday morning. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Isimemen Etute, the former Virginia Tech football player facing a second-degree-murder charge, is due in court on Thursday following the death of a […] → Read More
Liberty University sees COVID-19 cases continue to grow after implementing campus-wide quarantine
Even though Liberty University implemented a temporary campus-wide quarantine on Monday, the total number of active coronavirus cases and quarantines among students and staff has more than tripled over the last week. → Read More
Nearly 500 Liberty University students, employees told to quarantine amid recent COVID-19 case spike
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Even though fall classes only started on Monday, Liberty University has seen a steady increase in coronavirus cases — and a big spike in quarantines — over the last two weeks. In the university’s coronavirus dashboard update from Wednesday, Aug. 25, there are 159 active coronavirus cases reported within the previous […] → Read More
Kroger Health, Lyft to provide rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in NC, other states
Kroger Health's partnership with Lyft will provide access to discounted rides in communities across the country, including North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina. → Read More
WATCH @ 12:30 P.M.: Gov. Northam to announce budget proposal for American Rescue Plan funding in Blacksburg
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Gov. Ralph Northam is planning to visit Blacksburg Thursday afternoon to announce his budget proposal for federal funding from the American Rescue Plan. Northam has already announced a number of project proposals this week that will be funded through the American Rescue Plan, including improving ventilation and air quality in public […] → Read More
BBB shares tips for purchasing a used car amid concerns about shortages, scammers
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Purchasing a used car can be a smart financial decision, especially if you have a limited budget. However, due to the pandemic, used cars are more expensive than normal because of shortages. The Better Business Bureau receives thousands of complaints every year about used car dealers. In western Virginia, used car […] → Read More