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Here’s how you can help: José Andrés, the beloved D.C. chef famous for feeding people in need around the world, is already in Europe with his ...
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A brand new division of CNB Banking, one with a unique approach to managing and lending capital, is coming to Salem. WFIR's Camden Lazenby has ...
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With bear cubs showing up, it might become important for you to know what to do - and not do - if you encounter one ...
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A non-profit organization that works to place Virginia children in foster homes says there has been a steep decline in the number of people looking ...
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According to the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts, there is no health threat to the public based on a case of hepatitis A diagnosed ...
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The U.S. House Intelligence Committee is set to have its first public hearing on UFOs today. We heard about UFOs in years past from a ...
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At the start of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra season finale for its classical music series late last month, an original, 2-minute composition called "Ukraine Lives," ...
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A program that gets active-duty service members and their families into museums for free is starting at an area attraction this weekend. WFIR's Camden Lazenby ...
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A conference, held in Roanoke, on the future of senior living says it's going to explore the “infinite possibilities in finding longevity."  WFIR’s Camden Lazenby ...
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A man from Bedford County, Va., was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented him from carrying two loaded handguns onto his ...
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Roanoke County Police are devoting a lot of attention along the Tanglewood corridor to enforcing Virginia's hand-held cellphone law.  Virginia law prohibits use of those ...
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Roanoker Restaurant statement: Our hearts are heavy as we make this difficult announcement. After 81 years of serving the valley, The Roanoker will close at ...
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A white 18-year-old wearing military gear and live streaming with a helmet camera opened fire with a rifle at a supermarket ...
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal jury convicted on Friday three members of a Virginia family of conspiring to coerce another family member to perform ...
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit against two former police officers accused of protecting a sex trafficking ring in ...
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WILSONS, Va. (AP) - Several property owners in Virginia are suing the state Department of Wildlife Resources over a state law that allows hunters to ...
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit twelve women brought last summer against Liberty University, accusing the Christian institution of ...
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) - Fairfax County officials have rebuffed a request from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to establish a security perimeter around the neighborhoods ...
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As college commencements take place in our area, one Washington Commander was able to take part in celebrating his college degree thanks to his coach ...
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Boones Mill, VA (May 13, 2022): On Tuesday, May 10th, 2022, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to James River Equipment, located at 76 Taylors ...
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Starting Saturday, 10-digit local dialing comes to the Roanoke region. The 540 area code is almost out of numbers, so a new area code -- ...
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