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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Chicago-based Revolutionary Racing has bought Virginia's Colonial Downs racetrack for upward of $20 million, touting the purchase as a major step ...
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The Salem Police Department made three arrests today related to multiple vehicle burglaries and two vehicle thefts in the south district of the city. Tyrese ...
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Its Ralph Northam's turn in the "hot seat" now on the monthly "Ask the Governor" radio show - but he seemed pretty comfortable yesterday addressing ...
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One of the most popular events held each year in the valley begins tonight inVinton. WFIR's Bob Clark reports 4-24 Dogwood Festival Wrap #1-WEB ...
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Another dilapidated property on Patterson Avenue - this one vacant for two years - will soon provide affordable housing for two families. Isabel Thornton and ...
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(from VSP)  We have two confirmed deaths, two were flown from the scene that were life threatening injuries. The roadway is still blocked, and will ...
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The Philadelphia 76ers are moving on in the NBA playoffs after disposing of the Miami Heat last night - former Cave Spring High School and ...
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A Roanoke state senator says Carilion’s new 4-Thousand-panel solar array is part of a growing trend in Virginia. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: 04-25 Solar ...
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From News Release: Salem Police have made three arrests in connection to the shooting that took place at the Salem Commons apartment complex on April ...
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Drive Smart Virginia plans to bring a distracted driving simulator to four high schools in Virginia. The nonprofit organization seeks to ...
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There is an unusual VDOT work zone now in place -- on the water. It is the result of a bridge replacement project on a ...
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Eleven locations, 29 artists- the Open Studios Tour of Roanoke returns on Saturday and Sunday as WFIR's Gene Marrano reports: 4-25 Open Studios Wrap#1-WEB ...
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They are calling it the first of its kind in Virginia - a regional workforce center that brings together job seekers, employment, training and other ...
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Roanoke County Police Chief Howard Hall says he has been informed that tree cutting for the Mountain Valley Pipeline is now 60% complete through the ...
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A Bedford company will invest more than $300,000 to expand operations, a project expected to create nine new jobs. Central Virginia Manufacturing is a sheet ...
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Most people like a good story - and some especially good storytellers will draw a crowd to Fincastle this weekend for "Sounds of the Mountains" ...
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Washington moves on to the second round of the NHL playoffs; Hokie CB Greg Stroman wants to hear his named called at the NFL draft ...
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In a justice system that presumes you are innocent until proven guilty, more than half of inmates in local jails have not yet been convicted ...
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Richmond division of the FBI will host its second annual Youth Academy this summer to give teens a comprehensive look ...
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has asked a judge to block a subpoena in a federal lawsuit filed by ...
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