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Join Nokefest for camping, music and more
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The weekend of June 13 will be Roanoke’s newest music and arts festival with camping under the stars to enjoy 26 national and regional headlines. The festival allows participants to float on the Roanoke River while enjoying...

'Speak up:' Myrtle Beach woman dies four days before planned departure from abusive relationship
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) –News13 investigates the death of a Myrtle Beach woman as the four-year anniversary of her death approaches. The coroner’s office ruled Angela Roberts’ death undetermined but after digging into the case, her family...

Black Virginia leaders condemn Earle-Sears’ comments about slaves, DEI
A recent fundraising email for Republican nominee for governor Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears begins, “Slaves did not die in the fields so that we could call ourselves victims now in 2025” and goes on to call diversity, equity, and...

Reser's Announces Winners of $75,000 Jingle Competition
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the leading provider of refrigerated prepared foods challenged collegiate acapella groups to create the company's first-ever jingle BEAVERTON, Ore., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Reser's Fine Foods, Inc....

The Best Hiking Boots for Women in 2025
From steep climbs to scenic strolls, the best hiking boots keep you moving with confidence and ease. Lucky for you, we’ve been testing the best hiking boots for women for years to bring you our favorites. Since 2021, we logged hundreds of miles...

TUES: NM lawmakers review security practices after Minnesota assassination, + More
NM lawmakers review security practices after Minnesota assassination - Austin Fisher, Source New Mexico State lawmakers in New Mexico began reviewing their security plans on Monday following the assassination of a high-ranking state legislator in...

Is air travel safe? Deadly Air India plane crash renews concerns after a string of other crashes
At least 240 people were killed when an Air India plane crashed Thursday into a medical school shortly after takeoff. It was the latest in a long list of aviation disasters this year. One passenger survived the crash but everyone else aboard the...

NCIS seeking woman missing from Virginia naval station
by: KWKT Staff Posted: Jun 10, 2025 / 04:02 PM CDT Updated: Jun 10, 2025 / 04:02 PM CDT (FOX 44) – The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is seeking information related to the disappearance of U.S Navy Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz. The...

Police warn of apparent child abduction attempt on Virginia Tech campus
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech Police are investigating a possible attempted abduction. Just before 7 p.m. June 11, 2025, the Virginia Tech Police Department received a report that the driver of a van had stopped in the road near 175 West...

Blue Ridge Parkway travel comes with detours as summer repairs continue
The shift into summer means open roads and mountain views — but also orange cones and detour signs along the Blue Ridge Parkway, where repairs from Hurricane Helene are still underway. The Parkway stretches 469 miles, running from Virginia into...

26 Popular Retail Stores Closing, Including One In Minnesota
Another large retail company seems to be following the same path as Joann Fabrics, Party City, and Macy's. According to CBS News, inflation and tariffs are being blamed for the large home goods retailer, At Home, filing for Chapter 11. As a...
ELNA VIRGINIA HARDEE JONES
Elna Virginia Hardee Jones, 84, peacefully gained her angel wings at her home in Thibodaux, LA with her devoted daughters by her side on June 4, 2025. Elna was born to Cecil Marvin Hardee, Sr. and Edna Virginia Boothe Hardee in St. Augustine,...

Two measles cases confirmed in Charlottesville this spring
Consistent with a national trend, the Commonwealth of Virginia is experiencing a heightened prevalence of the viral infection measles. Charlottesville has seen the two of the state’s three confirmed cases according to the Virginia Department of...

Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North Completes Major Renovation, Delivering a Fresh Experience for Today’s Traveler
Sanford, FL – Newport Hospitality Group is proud to announce the completion of a full-scale renovation at the Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North in Sanford, Florida. Managed by Newport and owned by André Hickman, President of I-4 Properties, Inc.,...

Sailor missing from Virginia's Naval Station Norfolk found dead
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Sailor missing from Virginia's Naval Station Norfolk found dead 01:47 UP NEXT Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola speaks out after split verdict...

Shapiro: Protests largely remained peaceful in Pa.
Sentinel photo by MIKE GOSS Serenity Santiago, 5, stands outside the Juniata County Courthouse Saturday with a protest sign during the ‘No Kings’ protest.PHILADELPHIA — Masses of demonstrators packed into streets, parks, and plazas across the...

Psychiatrist Dr. Mario G. Zapata joins Iredell Physician Network
Iredell Health System has announced the addition of Dr. Mario G. Zapata to its Iredell Physician Network, effective June 16. Dr. Zapata will begin seeing patients at Iredell Psychiatry. Dr. Zapata brings nearly three decades of experience in...

26 At Home stores are closing in bankruptcy. Any in Florida?
At Home, a warehouse home goods retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is closing 26 underperforming stores. The closures, attributed to economic pressures and retail market challenges, will occur by September 30, 2025. One Florida store,...

VIRGINIA: $10 Million Defamation Lawsuit Alleges Principal Made False Racism Claims
Three Virginia Beach parents filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit on June 2nd against Kellam High School principal Ryan Schubart contending Schubart wrongly accused their children of racism. The families claim the principal and a school board...

Virginia Beach veteran says he has been wrongly declared dead
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Letters from healthcare providers under the Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) said retired Virginia Beach military veteran Richard Rettke is deceased. “I’m alive and kicking," Rettke said. Rettke served in the Army...