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From Roanoke City: At 10:01pm, Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a working fire in the 3400 block of Bennett Dr NW. The fire was contained to the ...
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BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Tre Jones was pleased that when No. 10 Duke fell behind early at Virginia Tech, the Blue Devils showed composure and ...
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax says he’s done everything he can to clear his name after two women accused him of ...
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A Martinsville man is charged with the strangulation death last Friday of a Rocky Mount resident. Police say they were able to develop a suspect ...
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Tonight is the kickoff for "Dickens of a Christmas" which runs on Friday nights through the 20th.  The City of Roanoke Christmas tree lighting is ...
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DILLWYN, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Friday that he’s suspended a policy that allowed prison officials to strip search an 8-year-old girl ...
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A fledgling organization dedicated to a greener world and reduced carbon levels is co-hosting a tree planting event tomorrow in northeast Roanoke. More from WFIR's ...
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Now here's Brent Stevens from Hollins University "At the Movies" ... with what's new at the historic Grandin Theatre: "A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood" ...
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The National Park Service has confirmed that a body found this morning near the Blue Ridge Parkway in Bedford County is that of northern Virginia ...
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A new coffee company that’s operating out of a powered cart is popping up in different places in Roanoke as it begins full service this ...
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James Madison heads into a second round playoff round game at home versus Monmouth in Harrisonburg tomorrow. And Virginia squares off against Clemson in the ...
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Identifying suicidal behavior and severe depression - how to spot those symptoms in family members and co-workers. Its the subject of an all day free ...
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments on whether he should toss out a libel lawsuit filed by Virginia's lieutenant ...
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The holiday market and craft vendor season is upon us but one organization understands the importance of being more than just a place to sell ...
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On the heels of Giving Tuesday, a new survey shows that Virginia is more charitable than it was last year. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: ...
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The Virginia Cavaliers men's basketball team is no longer undefeated - boat raced by Purdue on the road last night 69-40.  And some big high ...
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Carriage rides on opening night, street performers and carolers in Victorian garb, roasted chestnuts - and dogs in Santa suits. That can only mean Dickens ...
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The Roanoke Valley Greenways Commission will be revamping its website to make it more attractive and user-friendly. That costs money and today American Electric Power ...
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Some may recall December 4 - today - as the promised date for the completion of the 10th Street northwest Roanoke paving project. But its ...
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A Virginia Lottery ticket sold in Roanoke and worth $100,000 is two weeks away from going unclaimed. It was a Cash 5 ticket for June ...
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