Divorce, blended families “Community Conversation” tomorrow

Hustle Haven Yoga and Pilates Fitness Center in downtown Roanoke is hosting the next of its “Community Conversations” tomorrow. Owner London Ray-Dykstra says this event ...
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Liberty to have Florida Gov. speak at convocation

Liberty University will host the 46th Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis as keynote speaker during Convocation in a little under a month when he will address the ...
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Police say kids were abducted, two face charges

Two people have been arrested in connection to the runaway of two juveniles in Franklin County. Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says the mother of one ...
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Bill looks to stop foreign apps via executive power

Among 20 U.S. Senators - 10 from each major political party -- sponsoring legislation to try to limit dangers they see with the app Tik-Tok ...
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Dr. Pepper Park is ramping up, what’s new at the VMT

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar - sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission - roanokearts.org. With a look at some of ...
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More buildings “total loss” after D R Music fire

The Town of Vinton says the July 2nd fire that destroyed D R Music has claimed more buildings. Since the fire, nearby buildings have been ...
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VT women’s basketballer finalist for POY award

Virginia Tech’s Elizabeth Kitley has been named a finalist for Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Women’s College Player of the Year. The Summerfield, North Carolina native ...
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Burglar thwarted by home surveillance footage

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for breaking and entering using home surveillance footage. Authorities say 21-year-old Alexander Gill of Hardy was arrested ...
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Rev. R.R. Wilkinson honored by Roanoke City

A local civil rights leader has been posthumously recognized for his efforts in the Roanoke Valley. WFIR's Emma Thomas has that story: ...
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RCPD Chief Sam Roman to assume new role as assistant city manager

The hunt is on for a new Chief of Police as the current one announces plans to leave. WFIR's Emma Thomas has that story: See ...
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Roanoker Magazine’s inaugural women’s conference coming soon: RECLAIM...

Organizers say their upcoming women's conference will put community and connection at its center. WFIR's Emma Thomas has details: Click here to register for the ...
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NAACP responds after 28 yo killed in police custody

The Virginia NAACP is outraged by the death of Irvo Otieno just over two weeks ago while in the custody of the Henrico County Sheriff’s ...
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More than $1 million dollars in drugs seized during Roanoke operation

ROANOKE, Va. – On March 16th, 2023, the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force executed a search warrant 1500 block of Riverside Terrace ...
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TSA looking to hire at R-O-A

The TSA is hiring at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. TSA officials will be at the Williamson Road Library from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Thursday to ...
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Roanoke man faces charges after failed escape

Police have arrested a man who was wanted after slamming his vehicle in reverse striking a Roanoke City Police car while authorities were trying to ...
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Senior Expo returns to Vinton War Memorial

Organizers want to dispel a common misconception about a long-held Vinton tradition. WFIR's Emma Thomas has that story: ...
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Living History day kicks off “Through Their Eyes”

Think Williamsburg on a smaller scale perhaps - a "Living History Day," at the Salem Museum this Saturday will launch a new permanent gallery that ...
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VT expert talks SVB failure: ‘Don’t panic’

A local finance expert is dispelling fears about the banking sector in the wake of the second largest bank failure in U.S. history. WFIR's Emma ...
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Amoore, Hokies advance to Sweet 16 of March Madness

Georgia Amoore scored 21 points and top seed Virginia Tech held off No. 9 seed South Dakota State 72-60 on Sunday in the second round ...
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Report: Washington Commanders sale may be imminent

A source with knowledge of the situation said this weekend the sale of the Washington Commanders franchise is believed to be "imminent" within league circles ...
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