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(from Roanoke PD) On January 22, 2022 at approximately 6:40 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person with a gunshot wound in the 700 ...
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s new attorney general has altered the state’s position on a closely watched abortion case before the U.S. Supreme Court, with ...
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Now not only is Virginia's Blue Ridge the "East Coast Mountain Biking Capital," it is also the base of operations for the U.S. Women's Pro-Cycling ...
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(Update 1/23) The Roanoke County Fire Marshal's Office has concluded their investigation and determined that the fire in the 3000 block of Woodway Road originated ...
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Friday he’s confident his administration will win a court battle over his executive order allowing parents ...
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The Washington Football Team is explaining why an overwhelmingly popular new mascot name is not in final contention to become its new identity. WFIR’s Ian ...
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The national park service is allowing community input on the proposed closure of the Blue Ridge Parkway on June 4 and 5. With the story, ...
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Legislation allowing use of unapproved medicines on patients diagnosed with COVID has been rejected by a state Senate committee. WFIR's Clark Palmer has that story ...
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Roanoke Fire and EMS crews this morning have blocked off the intersection of Wasena Avenue and Main Street SW as they battle a house fire ...
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Starting Monday you can file your taxes but there are several changes to the tax code you may want to know about. WFIR's Rob Ruthenberg ...
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Beginning Monday, Jan. 24, Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) will adjust daily opening hours to noon at its 395 stores. Increasing numbers of ABC’s ...
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The new COVID-19 testing site at Valley View Mall - set up in a tent outside the Community Vaccination Center - opened the doors today ...
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Governor Glenn Youngkin toured Carilion Clinic and then visited the new testing center that opened today outside the Community Vaccination Center at Valley View Mall ...
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During the 2022 State of the University address at Virginia Tech, an emphasis was put on the development of Quantum Information. More from WFIR's Rob ...
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While the Federal Government says they will have hundreds of millions of N-95 masks available next week if you're looking for one now a mask ...
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _Two Richmond residents living near the site where a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee stood for more than a century ...
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Despite less demand for gas, consumers continue to find higher pump prices. WFIR's Rob Ruthenberg has this report 1-20 GAS WRAP -WEB CLICK HERE to find ...
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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, representatives from US cellular and The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia announced the commencement of ...
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(from Roanoke County PD) Officers with the Roanoke County Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls of 2 subjects shooting as well as two vehicles ...
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Now here's Brent Stevens from Hollins University "At the Movies" ... with what's new at the historic Grandin Theatre: "Being the Ricardos." 1-20 ATM-Ricardos ...
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