Final year to see holiday model railroad at Salem Museum
A feeling of nostalgia might be felt by those who visit this Christmas attraction at the Salem Museum, but this is the last season before ...
Shooting last night sends one to hospital
(from Roanoke PD) On November 30 around 10:50 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified that an adult male with serious gunshot wounds had arrived at Carilion ...
D-Day Memorial lights up to remember each of June 6 fallen
The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford is lighting up this weekend, one tea light at a time, to remember each of thousands of Americans who ...
Two shootings appear to be related in NW Roanoke
(from Roanoke PD) On November 30 at approximately 12:10 a.m., Roanoke Police received multiple reports of shots fired near 24th Street NW. Responding officers did ...
New statewide poll finds Biden support waning, COVID now a total non-issue
A new statewide poll finds that President Biden has lost considerable support among Virginia voters in the last six months, especially among a key group ...
Holiday event will unite Roanoke communities with ‘peace and joy’...
Communities in the valley are coming together once again for an annual get-together in downtown Roanoke. WFIR's Alex Torres has more on that: ...
Chamber hosts pre-session legislative meeting
The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce held its 32nd annual Pre-session Legislative Meeting and Breakfast this morning at the Salem Civic Center. With the Democrats ...
Gingerbread Festival takes place in Salem this weekend
The Gingerbread Festival takes place December 2nd at Salem Museum and Longwood Park. WFIR's Alex Torres has more on the holiday festival: ...
Roanoke native’s debut novel offers new take on horror genre
A Roanoke native says the release his first novel is a dream come true and surreal experience. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Click the ...
Arts in the NRV has major economic impact
Conducted every 5 years, the national 2023 Arts & Economic Impact Study by Americans for the Arts featured the New River Valley as one of ...
RSO’s Holiday Pops concert this weekend – and Elf the Musical tix going fas...
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar - With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and ...
Does Israel have an exit strategy?
Even though there is a cease fire in Israel's war against Hamas, a Virginia Tech Foreign Policy expert says at this point Israel doesn't appear ...
Lewis Gale NICU opens
Lewis Gale Medical Center marked the opening of their neonatal intensive care unit. As WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports it's the culmination of a 13 ...
Sheriff’s Office expands holiday gift drive
The Roanoke City Sheriff's Office has expanded a holiday gift drive that focused last year just on bikes for kids - this time around looking ...
Buchanan woman killed during Botetourt County vehicle crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Monday (Nov 27) at 4:28 p.m. on Route 11, ...
Scammers are eyeing your donations this Giving Tuesday
On this Giving Tuesday, make sure your donations don't end up in the hands of scammers. WFIR's Alex Torres has more on how to safely ...
Christmas light contest will raise money for charity
Think your Christmas display is the best in Roanoke? WFIR's Alex Torres has details on a competitive event raising money for charity: [Click here for ...
Salem reaches 100 NCAA championships this weekend – in last 30 years
The City of Salem will reach a milestone this weekend - it will reach and top 100 NCAA Championship events covering 12 different sports, after ...
Roanoke’s Christmas tree being put up today — lighting date set
Roanoke City’s Christmas Tree is being installed downtown today in anticipation of Friday’s tree lighting. WFIR’s Ian Price has details about this year’s tree ...
Salvation Army rolls out the Red Kettles, Angel Trees
Red Kettles, bell ringing - and angel trees. The Christmas season holidays are back and so is the Salvation Army of Roanoke, seeking donations to ...
