Girl Scout troop adds communication board for nonverbal kids at Falling Creek Park
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Girl Scout Troop 99 from Forest is working to make Falling Creek Park in Bedford accessible for every child. The park recently unveiled a new playground that is ADA accessible, but these girls took it a step further. As a part of their bronze award,...
Franklin County residents split over proposed solar project
FRANKLIN CO., Va. – A proposed multimillion-dollar solar project has sparked debate among Franklin County residents, with the community divided over the installation of solar panels on local farmland. The Constitution Solar project, estimated to cost over $10 million and funded by private companies, would be located...
Washout of a Week Ahead
After a warm start to the weekend, temperatures will start to mellow out a bit more this week. However, that will come along with some widespread rainfall later on. Highs today range in the upper 70s to low 80s, with high pressure keeping us dry. As that high pressure system starts to meander south, we get more heat...
Fatal motorcycle crash under investigation in Bedford County
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia State Police (VSP) is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. According to the report, the crash occurred on Friday, September 19, at 2:24 p.m., on Moneta Road. Officials say a 2024 Indian Super Chief was traveling south on Moneta Road, when it ran...
4-star 2027 QB Ben Musser decommits from Virginia Tech
Bogart (Ga.) Prince Avenue Christian four-star quarterback Ben Musser tells Rivals he has decommitted from Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder had been pledged to the Hokies since August 1. But after the firing of VT head coach Brent Pry, Musser has decided to reopen his recruitment. He is the nation’s No. 279...
Game of the Week | Patrick Henry beats William Fleming 14-2 to claim Mayor’s...
Patrick Henry kicked off the Mayor’s Cup game early this afternoon under the beating sun. Early in the game, William Fleming’s Zion Knight made a key pass breakup, showing strong defensive effort. The Patrick Henry Patriots responded on the ground with Damarion Perdue powering through defenders, gaining seven...
LCA Bulldogs pack stands in orange for Cash Gaudio tribute, dominate game 50-14 against...
Liberty Christian Academy Bulldogs honored the life and legacy of Cash Gaudio during their home game this week. The 19-year-old was tragically shot in his driveway last year and passed away. The stands were packed with fans wearing orange, Cash’s favorite color, creating a vibrant tribute. During the event,...
Bedford Amtrak stop one step closer to becoming reality
BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - The Town of Bedford is one step closer to getting a passenger train station. For years, people have been hoping to see a passenger train station brought to Bedford. That dream is now one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to some recent grant funding....
Ramp extension project to affect Interstate 81 in Pulaski and Montgomery counties
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - A ramp extension project at exits 94 and 105 on Interstate 81 in Pulaski and Montgomery counties will begin Tuesday evening, September 23, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The entrance ramp at exit 94 onto the southbound I-81 will be closed for around two...
ALS Walk at Green Hill Park raises $50,000 for research and support
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — More than 150 people turned out at Salem’s Green Hill Park on Saturday morning to participate in the ALS Walk, organized by the ALS Association’s Virginia chapter. The walk raised $50,000, which will be put toward ALS research and fund resources to support those diagnosed with ALS. It also...
