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ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — After a windy Wednesday, wind speeds will decrease through the night, with light winds expected on Thursday. A slight increase is expected again on Friday, with wind gusts to …

Pinpoint Weather: Cool air returns, colder next week

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — After a windy Wednesday, wind speeds will decrease through the night, with light winds expected on Thursday. A slight increase is expected again on Friday, with wind gusts to …

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(WFXR)- Virginia House of Delegates incumbent, Republican Chris Obenshain, has conceded the election to Democratic challenge, Lily Franklin. Obenshain’s campaign released the following statem…

Democrat Lily Franklin wins Virginia House seat flip

(WFXR)- Virginia House of Delegates incumbent, Republican Chris Obenshain, has conceded the election to Democratic challenge, Lily Franklin. Obenshain’s campaign released the following statem…

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The measure, which was introduced to counter Republican redistricting efforts in Texas, was passed by a majority of California voters, early returns indicate.

Majority of California voters support redistricting, Prop 50 passes

The measure, which was introduced to counter Republican redistricting efforts in Texas, was passed by a majority of California voters, early returns indicate.

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Former U.S. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D) will be the first-ever woman to serve as Virginia’s governor, according to the Associated Press.

Spanberger will be first-ever woman to serve as Virginia’s governor

Former U.S. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D) will be the first-ever woman to serve as Virginia’s governor, according to the Associated Press.

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VIRGINIA (WFXR) – Dr. Karen Hult of Virginia Tech and Aaron Van Allen of Liberty University stopped by the studio to discuss the 2025 election results. WFXR News is Your Local Election HQ! Fo…

Local political experts weigh in on 2025 elections

VIRGINIA (WFXR) – Dr. Karen Hult of Virginia Tech and Aaron Van Allen of Liberty University stopped by the studio to discuss the 2025 election results. WFXR News is Your Local Election HQ! Fo…

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ROANOKE CITY, Va. (WFXR) – Polls across Virginia closed at 7 p.m., and voter turnout remained steady through the day in the city of Roanoke. At the Lee-Hi precinct, election officials reporte…

Voter turnout steady in Roanoke as polls close across Virginia

ROANOKE CITY, Va. (WFXR) – Polls across Virginia closed at 7 p.m., and voter turnout remained steady through the day in the city of Roanoke. At the Lee-Hi precinct, election officials reporte…

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Former delegate Jay Jones will be Virginia’s first Black attorney general, according to the Associated Press.

Jones unseats Miyares as Virginia’s Attorney General, becomes first Black person to hold role

Former delegate Jay Jones will be Virginia’s first Black attorney general, according to the Associated Press.

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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, shoring up Democratic control of a state that has been reliably blue in presidential and Senate contests…

Democrat Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating opponent who aligned with Trump

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, shoring up Democratic control of a state that has been reliably blue in presidential and Senate contests…

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Current Sen. Ghazala Hashmi (D-Chesterfield) will be the first Muslim woman to serve as Virginia’s lieutenant governor, according to the Associated Press.

Hashmi will be Virginia’s first Muslim lieutenant governor

Current Sen. Ghazala Hashmi (D-Chesterfield) will be the first Muslim woman to serve as Virginia’s lieutenant governor, according to the Associated Press.

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BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – The Bedford Fire Department is reporting two major crashes that occurred in the 7000 block of Forest Road within hours of one another. According to officials, around noo…

Bedford Fire tackles two head-on crashes on Forest Road within hours of each other

BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – The Bedford Fire Department is reporting two major crashes that occurred in the 7000 block of Forest Road within hours of one another. According to officials, around noo…

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Spanberger, who served as the U.S. Representative for Virginia’s District 7 from 2015 until 2025, was the only Democrat to file to run in this year’s gubernatorial race.

Spanberger will be first-ever woman to serve as Virginia’s governor

Spanberger, who served as the U.S. Representative for Virginia’s District 7 from 2015 until 2025, was the only Democrat to file to run in this year’s gubernatorial race.

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A Wind Advisory is in effect for Highland and Pocahontas Counties, as well as the mountains of Nelson County, from 1 p.m. Wednesday to 1 a.m. Thursday.

Pinpoint Weather: Winds increase, wind advisory for some

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Wind Advisory is in effect for Highland and Pocahontas Counties, as well as the mountains of Nelson County, from 1 p.m. Wednesday to 1 a.m. Thursday. Wind gusts to 50 mph ar…

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#breaking Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport closed its airfield after a fiery plane crash involving a UPS aircraft Tuesday evening, officials confirmed.

UPS plane crashes at Louisville airport, igniting blaze

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport closed its airfield after a fiery plane crash involving a UPS aircraft Tuesday evening, officials confirmed.

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DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – God’s Pit Crew is mobilizing to provide urgent relief to families and communities across Jamaica that have been devastated by Hurricane Melissa. According to offi…

God’s Pit Crew sends aid to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa hits

DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – God’s Pit Crew is mobilizing to provide urgent relief to families and communities across Jamaica that have been devastated by Hurricane Melissa. According to offi…

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It’s not too late to make your voice heard in Virginia’s statewide election. Even if you haven’t registered to vote, you can still cast your ballot on Election Day through same-day registration.…

Not registered yet? Virginians can still cast their ballot on Election Day

It’s not too late to make your voice heard in Virginia’s statewide election. Even if you haven’t registered to vote, you can still cast your ballot on Election Day through same-day registration.…

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ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, November 4, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional …

Furry Friends: Nellie knows how to make you smile!

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, November 4, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional …

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(WFXR)- Charisse Hairston, executive director of the Fayette Area Historical Initiative Museum, stopped by WFXR News at Noon to discuss a new piece being added to the collection. According to Hairs…

Martinsville museum to unveil veteran tribute painting

(WFXR)- Charisse Hairston, executive director of the Fayette Area Historical Initiative Museum, stopped by WFXR News at Noon to discuss a new piece being added to the collection. According to Hairs…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has…

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has…

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ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – With Election Day just hours away, the full Republican ticket made a final push in the Star City Monday evening, rallying supporters and stressing the importance of vote…

Youngkin urges Roanoke supporters to boost voter turnout

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – With Election Day just hours away, the full Republican ticket made a final push in the Star City Monday evening, rallying supporters and stressing the importance of vote…

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ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — High pressure will keep Southwest and Central Virginia mainly dry through Friday. Late-week rain showers are anticipated. After a chilly start to the day, seasonably mild temp…

Pinpoint Weather: Slight warm-up on Wednesday

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — High pressure will keep Southwest and Central Virginia mainly dry through Friday. Late-week rain showers are anticipated. After a chilly start to the day, seasonably mild temp…

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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is collaborating with local governments to kickstart hunter-landowner committees around the Commonwealth. Monda…

Pittsylvania County hosts meeting for hunters and landowners

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is collaborating with local governments to kickstart hunter-landowner committees around the Commonwealth. Monda…

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ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — After a windy start to the week, wind speeds will decrease overnight and remain light Tuesday. A cold front will slide through the region on Wednesday, bringing another increa…

Pinpoint Weather: Warm for now, winds to return

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — After a windy start to the week, wind speeds will decrease overnight and remain light Tuesday. A cold front will slide through the region on Wednesday, bringing another increa…

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Police are on scene at the University of Virginia’s (UVA) campus after finding “no evidence” of an active attacker following the report of an armed person Monday afternoon.

‘No evidence’ of active attacker after armed person reported on University of Virginia campus

Police are on scene at the University of Virginia’s (UVA) campus after finding “no evidence” of an active attacker following the report of an armed person Monday afternoon.

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