Roanoke County wants to raise pay
Both Roanoke County government and the County School board want to give their employees a 2-percent raise…now it’s just a matter of finding the money ...
Salem Commons fire cause determined
(Salem) The Salem Fire Marshal has ruled that the recent fire at the Salem Commons complex was accidental – caused by improperly discarded smoking materials ...
Deadline nears for HS seniors to apply for two years of tuition-free VWCC e...
Roanoke area high school seniors have just over one week left to apply for Community College Access Program, or CCAP, at Virginia Western Community College ...
Carilion Clinic details plans for the former Ukrop’s location in Roanoke...
In about 18 months, after 9 million dollars worth of renovations, the former upscale grocery store will become a center for neurosciences, orthopaedics, pain management ...
McDonnell disputes evidence
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell says evidence turned over by prosecutors in his public corruption case is incomprehensible. In court papers filed ...
House to vote on Senate Medicaid plan
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ House Republican leaders are planning a full floor vote on a Senate plan to accept federal Medicaid funds to provide health ...
VHSL wrestling championships to Salem
Virginia High School League state wrestling championships come to the Salem Civic Center Friday and Saturday, bringing lots of people and money to the Roanoke ...
More details on Carilion plans for Ivy Market
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ Roanoke City Council has approved changes to an agreement that will allow Carilion Clinic to convert a former grocery store to ...
McDonnell will file to dismiss indictment
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell says he will file a motion to dismiss the 14-count indictment against him by March 25. That's ...
UPDATE: VA Amber Alert cancelled
UPDATE 12:57 p.m.: The Virginia AMBER Alert has been cancelled as of 12:45 p.m. A Virginia State Police Trooper spotted the suspect vehicle while on ...
Roanoke Fire-EMS to receive award
The City of Roanoke’s Division 6 Swift Water Rescue Team will be recognized this weekend for their work during last July’s flooding. 02-19-14 GOV AWARD ...
The Town of Vinton wants visitors to Eat, Shop, Play and Live there
Using part of a block grant that is also sprucing up downtown streetscapes, the town worked with the Elevation creative firm from Richmond to create ...
Roanoke City Council updates
What was once the high-end grocery store Ukrop's is on its way to becoming a specialty out-patient center for Carilion Clinic. Roanoke City Council approved ...
AAA insurance tips after the storm
As pipes thaw out and snow melts, there may be damage to your home that you didn’t know about. Velvet Hall has some insurance tips ...
J.J. Redick Foundation: $154,000 to local children
The J.J. Redick Foundation will be donating $154,000 this morning from its 3rd Annual “Bright Services Children’s Classic” golf tournament and concert. WFIR’s Velvet Hall ...
Freshman delegate Sam Rasoul calls the General Assembly “an awesome experie...
The Democrat, who succeeded the retired Onzlee Ware, also says the political battles he expected at least so far aren't quite as advertised. WFIR's Gene ...
Remembering and honoring Kevin Quick
Family, friends and law enforcement officers from across the state have come together to remember the Waynesboro reserve police captain recently murdered. WFIR's Velvet Hall ...
Bill from Botetourt legislator defeated
(Richmond) A State Senate committee has killed legislation that would have allowed the state to convict a driver of a felony for causing a death ...
Blue Ridge Parkway closure
This might not be the best time to take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway because of the snow and planned maintenance activities. Velvet ...
Fire at the Salem Commons Apartments displaces 41, injures four firefighter...
An apartment fire in Salem Friday afternoon left 41 people homeless and heavily damaged 20 apartments at 1778 Salem Commons Lane. Four firefighters were injured. ...
