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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has extended the nationwide ban on evictions for a month to help tenants who are unable to make rent ...
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The creator of the McAfee antivirus software who was found dead in his Barcelona jail cell opened up about upbringing to our area prior to ...
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The LOA’s “Let’s Do Lunch” that’s been conducted annually for 30 years is a bit different this year. WFIR’s Ian Price has more on tomorrow's ...
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The VDH today reported no new coronavirus deaths and no new related hospitalizations in the Roanoke Valley for a fourth straight day. State officials also ...
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The Gauntlet - a business training mentorship program and competition recently wrapped up its 2021 class with nearly 150 participants from all over our region ...
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John McAfee, the security software pioneer and Roanoke College alum who tried to embrace life as an outsider while running from legal troubles, including possible ...
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RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today issued a proclamation calling the members of the General Assembly into special session on Monday, August 2. A special session is ...
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Today is "Virginia Transformer Day" in the City of Roanoke - recognizing 50 years in the valley for Virginia Transformer Corporation, the largest U.S.-based manufacturer ...
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At Tuesday's press conference- Senator Mark Warner went over several pieces of legislation to be voted on including the expansion of rail service in various ...
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Virginia lost a 4-0 lead and a no hitter late against Mississippi State at the College Baseball World Series, dropping a 6-5 decision yesterday. WPLY-MIN ...
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The VDH today reported no new coronavirus deaths and no new related hospitalizations in the Roanoke Valley for a third straight day. State officials also ...
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Its the home stretch for the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts as they attempt to inch closer to the 70 percent target for adults ...
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On June 20 at approximately 6:55 p.m., Roanoke Police responded to a report of a deceased person inside a vehicle in the 1400 block of ...
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The 35th recipient of the Don Holliday Memorial Scholarship - named for a late Piedmont Airlines regional executive with a fondness for golf - is ...
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A new event for people and their dogs is coming to Roanoke next month, WFIR intern reporter Caroline Moore has the story: 6-22 Dog Show ...
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(from Governor's Office) Governor Ralph Northam today announced plans to replace a 134-year old time capsule embedded in the pedestal foundation of the Robert E ...
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USA Women's Basketball head coach Dawn Staley - a former UVA standout player and the head coach at South Carolina, where she has won an ...
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A new restaurant looks to bring the taste of Chicago to Roanoke. WFIR’s Ian Price has more on “Chicago Bob’s” 06-22 Chicago Bobs WRAP1 Bob ...
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The VDH today reported  no new coronavirus deaths and no new related hospitalizations in the Roanoke Valley for a second straight day. State officials also ...
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The New River Health District may not hit the July 4th target of having 70 percent of adults 18-plus at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19 ...
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