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Border Report Live: Report sheds light on border surveillance network
12+ hour, 7+ min ago (259+ words) EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) " Dozens of license plate readers have been popping up in Southern California, especially near the border, and they're raising concerns with privacy experts, civil liberties advocates and humanitarian aid workers. " According to CalMatters, the license…...
Lynchburg invites community input for new fire chief selection
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (158+ words) The City of Lynchburg is seeking input from residents on the qualities, experience, and priorities they believe would make a good fire chief, and will be holding a Community Input Session on March 30th and posting a community input survey at…...
Judges in Virginia await Trump nomination for U.S. attorney
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (158+ words) The term for Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia will expire on March 18, and the senior judges have unanimously agreed to await a nomination from President Donald Trump and confirmation from the U.S. Senate, rather than appoint a U.S. Attorney....
Calhoun County Schools lockdown lifted amid 'situation' in the county
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (216+ words) This article has been updated with the latest information. CALHOUN COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) " A person was charged following a possible homicide near the community of Chloe, West Virginia. According to the West Virginia State Police, Mickey Case Carter, 26, was charged…...
Power outages reported due to severe weather conditions
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (107+ words) (WFXR) " Severe thunderstorms are expected to impact Southwest and Central Virginia on Monday. Below is a list of power outages reported through Appalachian Power Company's website. As of 11:20 a.m., there are about 1,200 reported power outages in the Roanoke Valley. As of…...
Emergency shelters activated in Clifton Forge due to weather
13+ hour, 26+ min ago (93+ words) Emergency shelters activated in Clifton Forge due to weather'WFXRtv (WFXR)- Emergency management officials in Clifton Forge have opened two emergency shelters due to forecasted severe weather Emergency shelter locations: The shelters are open to anyone in need, including people who…...
LIST: Schools and business closures due to severe weather
16+ hour, 13+ min ago (59+ words) Closed Today, Remote Learning Virtual Learning Day, Employees work remotely Botetourt Public School, Remote Learning Day Carroll Public School, Closed Today, Virtual Learning Day Grayson Public School, Virtual Learning Lynchburg Public School, Closed Today, Remote Learning Day Martinsville Public School,…...
From 2026 to 1776: Historic Smithfield’s annual kickoff revives colonial culture
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (164+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) " Historic Smithfield will kick off its 2026 season with a "Spring in 1776" opening celebration on April 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can learn about life in the region during the Revolutionary era by meeting interpreters who demonstrate the daily duties…...
On the Farm: Virginia fruit possibly threatened
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (7+ words) On the Farm: Virginia fruit possibly threatened'WFXRtv...
Galax girls basketball team defeats Luray to win VHSL Class 1 State title
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (131+ words) Galax girls basketball team defeats Luray to win VHSL Class 1 State title'WFXRtv RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) " The Galax High School girls basketball team was able to defeat Luray 57-39 to claim their first-ever state championship in school history. For Galax senior power…...