Lynchburg angler wins Bassmaster Circuit tournament
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) — Professional bass angler Casey Reed of Lynchburg has fished on the Bassmaster Kayak Tournament Circuit for six years. Though he has placed highly in the past, he has never won a tournament, until now. Earlier this month, Reed won the Newport Kayak Series Tournament at Caddo Lake near Shreveport, Louisiana. “It’s […]
I-81 Travel Alert: Storms Hitting Blacksburg Tuesday Night Could Dump 1 Inch of Rain...
Clear skies over Blacksburg won’t last long — a powerful storm system is moving in fast, and it could make roads across western Virginia dangerous by Tuesday evening. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has confirmed that showers and thunderstorms will push into the region Tuesday afternoon ahead of an approaching cold front. Rainfall will intensify overnight, with the heaviest downpours expected between Tuesday afternoon...
Real Estate Transactions Across Greater Lynchburg
The Greater Lynchburg real estate market stayed active this week, with a mix of million-dollar home sales, steady suburban demand, and continued residential construction throughout the region. Transactions across the City of Lynchburg and neighboring counties showed buyers still investing in both established neighborhoods and rural acreage. Higher-end homes led several local markets, while building permits pointed to continued confidence in future...
James Franklin and Virginia Tech face major roadblock in pursuit of Class of 2027...
Virginia Tech is in the final three for three-star running back Stanley Smart, who is making his commitment on Wednesday.
Updated ACC Softball Standings After April 26: Virginia Tech Stays Steady With One Week...
The Hokies sit in the top five with one series to go before the ACC Tournament, which starts May 6.
Virginia Tech loses recruiting battle for elite Class of 2027 athlete to Big 12...
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin lost commitment from elite Class of 2027 athlete Carter Bonner on Monday to West Virginia.
Virginia Tech reported AD target would be perfect Whit Babcock replacement
Coastal Carolina's Chance Miller is reportedly a name to watch in Virginia Tech's search for their next athletic director.
Bedford County Public Schools to host bus driver recruitment fair Saturday
BEDFORD CO., Va. – Bedford County Public Schools is looking to hire more bus staff. The district is holding a bus driver recruitment fair this Saturday. Officials say they are hiring bus drivers, bus aides and substitutes, with benefits that include paid training, flexible scheduling, summers off and two weeks of vacation.
Dry Monday, but don’t forget the umbrella tomorrow!
Your out the door forecast today is pleasant with highs in the lower 70s along with lots of sunshine! Although we stay dry today, conditions will change rapidly overnight ahead of our next weather maker. Today we are a couple of degrees below average, but still nice! We will reach...
Merger between MemberOne and Virginia Credit Union causes issues for ex-MemberOne customers
ROANOKE, Va. – On April 20, MemberOne Credit Union and Virginia One Credit Union merged. Since then, dozens of people have had issues with their bank accounts. One man, Chad Baldwin, says he went to MemberOne for a home equity line of credit at the beginning of the year.

















