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The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and with it come safety warnings when it comes to cooking. Fire officials say if you are using a turkey ...
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Appalachian Power is running a TV ad aimed at correcting what it calls distortions perpetuated during the election season. And WFIR's Velvet Hall says the ...
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A balanced budget amendment introduced by Congressman Bob Goodlatte goes up for a House vote this week. Goodlatte says he is seeking bi-partisan support, but ...
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A ribbon-cutting celebration is planned this morning in Downtown Roanoke; the first phase of Center In The Square's renovation in complete. The three-story Phelps and ...
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Heavy travel travel is expected later this week at the Roanoke Regional Airport. College students will be leaving for the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, and this ...
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There are almost six weeks to go until Christmas, but two Roanoke radio stations are already in full holiday mode, playing Christmas music around the ...
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A new Virginia specialty license plate is now available for pre-order. The new plate will support education, outreach and partnerships to enhance Virginia's community trees ...
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The Associated Press reports the former Bedford County deputy accused of running off to Kentucky with a 16-year-old girl has waived extradition. The report quotes ...
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The collection of bagged leaves is underway in Roanoke City. Residents need to place their biodegradable paper bags at the curb this week or the ...
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The U.S. Postal Service holds a public meeting in Roanoke tonight on a proposal to move mail processing operations from Roanoke to Greensboro, North Carolina ...
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A Roanoke Valley  breast surgeon says women should not let medical journal articles confuse them about the need for annual mammograms over the age of ...
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The "Eat for Education" meals tax continues to bring in more money for Roanoke City Schools than last year, generating almost $1.2 million from July ...
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ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ Blue Ridge Parkway administrators are proposing changes that include improving recreational vehicle access at one campground and ending overnight stays at ...
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Cave Spring High School athletic boosters are turning their attention from the school's outdoor facilities to a planned indoor one. Next on their list is ...
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Virginia Western is offering new way to get a degree in two years.  WFIR's Timothy Martin has details. Click here for more information ...
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Tomorrow's Veterans Day observance at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford will include many school students -- with the hope that younger Americans can fully ...
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A familiar sound will return to area stores tomorrow.  WFIR's Timothy Martin with more on a fundraising campaign that's extremely critical for one organization. Click ...
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Almost 11 years after a historic Roanoke landmark nearly burned to the ground, restoration work appears ready to begin. A contract should be awarded later this ...
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The 16-year-old Bedford County girl missing since late Sunday night has been found, and the former sheriff's deputy found with her faces abduction charges. WFIR's ...
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Election results from the Virginia State Board of Elections ...
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