Green Academy starting up soon
Roanoke’s popular Green Academy returns next week. Classes begin on March 1st at Fishburn Park Elementary and will be held on consecutive Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. through the 29th. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has details.
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Wounded Eagle Fund to help FCHS students involved in January crash
Students involved with Future Farmers of America at Franklin County High School have created a Wounded Eagle Fund to help those involved in a January car accident. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has details.
Popular Salem restaurant still closed after early February fire
The Pizza Pasta Pit in Salem is still closed after a basement fire back on February 1st. WFIR’s Timothy Martin spoke with one of the owners and has an update on repairs to the building.
Black Student Leadership Conference starts tomorrow at Virginia Western
High school and college students from around the state will gather this weekend at Virginia Western for the 5th annual Black Student Leadership Conference. WFIR’s Timothy Martin reports.
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Urban Professional League growing in Roanoke
A newly formed league in the area is gaining members and celebrating Black History Month with a concert this Friday. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has details.
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Free eye care for the homeless in Roanoke
Vision help for the homeless is on the way! The Rescue Mission’s Free Clinic for the Homeless is launching its first on-site eye clinic tomorrow at 5 p.m. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has details.
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Roanoke Police: Facebook page is paying off
Roanoke Police say the use of Facebook has been a success so far. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has more on how the page is being used to solve crimes and answer citizen complaints.
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Saturday is a day for train lovers
If you love trains, tomorrow is your day. The Virginia Museum of Transportation is hosting its second annual Train Lovers’ Day. The museum’s Peg McGuire says the tomorrow’s event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WFIR’s Timothy Martin reports.
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Local Komen official: we’re not political
The fallout continues from last week’s Susan G. Komen for the Cure decision to adopt criteria excluding Planned Parenthood from future grants because it was under government investigation. It cited a probe launched by a congressman at the urging of anti-abortion groups. While the charity reversed the decision days later, yesterday an executive resigned over the matter. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has local reaction.
Franklin County woman’s remains will return to Virginia this week
- Shirley Hodges
A Franklin County woman whose remains were found in October of last year will finally be laid to rest later this week. 64-year-old Shirley Hodges disappeared back on August 31st. In October, some kids hunting in Cherokee County, Alabama found human remains that DNA tests in January confirmed were Hodges’. WFIR’s Timothy Martin spoke with Hodges’ daughter about what the last five months have been like and how she’ll honor her mom at a funeral this weekend.
