Abortion plays key role in closely watched Virginia primary
PETERSBURG, Va. (AP) — On a recent Monday afternoon, Virginia state Sen. Joe Morrissey got a warm reception as he made his way through a neighborhood in ...
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Man dies after Northwest Roanoke shooting
On June 3, 2023 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a report of shots fired ...
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Miyares Sues Biden Administration Over Unlawful Open-Border Policies
RICHMOND, VA –Attorney General Jason Miyares joined an 18-state coalition suing the Biden Administration over its proposed new Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule. The federal ...
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Mississippi congressman asks VA leaders to remove rainbow Pride flag
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker on Friday called on veterans leaders to remove a rainbow flag flying at the entrance to the Biloxi ...
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J611 scheduled to return to Virginia Museum of Transportation this weekend
The 611 is comin' round the mountain this afternoon. As WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports the Grand Dame's return gives hometown fans a chance to ...
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High speed pursuit ends in arrests last night
(from VSP) At 6:04 p.m. a Virginia State Police Trooper stopped a Hyundai for Improper Registration on Burrell Street in the City of Roanoke. The ...
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NORML dispelling myths surrounding marijuana and mental health
As new research comes out regarding the effects of cannabis on mental health - one organization is warding off a resurgence of "Reefer Madness" concerns ...
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LEAP has its own home on Patterson Avenue
With help from American Rescue Plan funding the Local Environmental Agriculture Project - or LEAP, which operates several seasonal farmers markets to support growers and ...
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New proposal submitted for the Fishburn Park cottage
As she promised, Freda Cathcart - one of the vocal opponents of the proposed coffee shop at Fishburn Park that was not approved by Roanoke ...
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This weekend: Roanoke Lebanese Festival makes long-awaited return
The Roanoke Lebanese Festival returns for its 22nd year this week. WFIR's Emma Thomas has more on the menu: ...
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Roanoke College reaches goal to bring football back
Roanoke College has raised the funds needed to reinstate football as a varsity sport. The college says it has raised more than $1.3 million – ...
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Roanoke Valley homeless count at highest year-to-year increase since 2007
Homelessness in the Roanoke Valley has spiked this year, with an annual increase not experienced since before the Great Recession, according to new census data ...
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USA Cycling Amateur Roanoke Nationals tweaks courses
The 2023 USA Cycling Amateur Roanoke National Championships for ages 11 through 22 are returning to the Roanoke region June 14 through the 17 - ...
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RVARC’s Regional Travel Survey seeks input
From the crowded streets in busy downtown Roanoke to rural roadways and small towns in the Highlands. A regional organization wants to know how people ...
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Sidewalk Art Show, the Pride Ball and the Lebanese Festival is back!
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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Roanoke’s first Pride Ball coming soon to the Taubman
In honor of Pride Month, one local organizer is putting together an event that highlights Ballroom culture. WFIR's Emma Thomas has details: Click here to ...
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New CEO looks forward to the future of BGCSWVA
A new CEO is stepping up at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia. WFIR's Emma Thomas has that story: ...
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New AD announced at Roanoke College
Roanoke College announces that Curtis Campbell has been selected as its new director of athletics effective July 1. Campbell has 23 years of experience working ...
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Several people dead after multi-vehicle crash on I-81 in Montgomery Co.
From Virginia State Police: At approximately 3:30 a.m. this morning, a Chevrolet SUV, pulling a U-haul trailer was traveling north on Interstate 81, at the ...
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United Way food and supply drive ahead of Days of Action
As United Way of Roanoke Valley gets ready for its "Days of Action" volunteer community projects in late June they are sounding the call early ...
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