RVSPCA serving up “spay-ghetti” today
The Roanoke Valley SPCA is hoping you'll eat up later today for a good cause. WFIR's Timothy Martin explains. Spay-Ghetti Wrap 1-WEB ...
Police: man’s death near Explore Park “suspicious”
Roanoke County Police say the discovery of a man's body near Explore Park is being treated as a "suspicious death." Officers were called just afternoon ...
Taubman Museum hopes Yoko Ono exhibit brings in new visitors
The Taubman Museum of Art hopes the artwork of Yoko Ono will bring new visitors -- and show them what else the museum holds. Ono ...
Attorney General candidate questions $15k corporate contribution to opponen...
The Democratic candidate for Attorney General, Mark Herring, says Consol Energy's $15,000 contribution to Republican Mark Obenshain's campaign is intended to obtain favorable treatment in ...
New Goodwill store coming to the Hunting Hills area
Goodwill is getting ready to open its 36th store. On Wednesday, a new Goodwill store will open near Hunting Hills next to the new Big ...
AEP: proposed power plant rules limit fuel source options, may mean higher ...
Appalachian Power's parent company says proposed Obama administration power plant rules will mean fewer options for future electricity production -- and are likely to mean ...
VEA: no way Virginia teachers earn above the national average
The Virginia Education Association says teachers in the state are wondering how a recent federal study determined they are paid above the national average. The ...
Red Cross pushing for platelets
The American Red Cross in Roanoke says platelets are in high demand. WFIR's Timothy Martin has more on how you can help. Platelets Wrap 1-WEB ...
Roanoke College poll: governor’s race remains tight, 22% undecided
A second statewide poll out this week also shows a close race for governor, but this one has many more Virginians saying they're still undecided. ...
Coca-Coca, Grand Home Furnishings toast 60-year Grand tradition
Coca-Cola Bottling honored a long-time Roanoke-based customer today for buying tens of millions of bottles over 60 years -- and giving them all away. It ...
Roanoke County begins next step to meet mandated storm water runoff changes
Roanoke County begins seeking public participation tonight to help the county determine how to meet -- and pay for -- mandated changes to its storm ...
Scammers waiting in the wings for Affordable Care Act
With lots of confusion out there about 'Obamacare' enrollment, the Better Business Bureau says scammers are lining up to offer pretend help. WFIR's Timothy Martin ...
UPDATE: Big sign in Salem front yard: “Please bring our puppy back”...
Salem Police say they are treating the 11-day disappearance of a beagle puppy as a criminal matter. "Oreo" is the blue tick beagle returned home ...
Roanoke County takes first steps to develop Explore Park master plan
Roanoke County does not yet have formal ownership of Explore Park, but it is already taking the first steps to develop a long-term plan. The ...
Fleming, Lincoln Terrace on state list of low-performing schools
The Virginia Department of Education lists Lincoln Terrace Elementary and William Fleming High schools among 37 statewide as low-performing "priority schools", but Roanoke's School Superintendent ...
Roanoke putting together new plan for downtown
Roanoke officials want input from the public as work to come up with an updated plan for downtown begins. WFIR's Timothy Martin has more. Downtown-Plan ...
Roanoke Police target drivers blocking Elm Ave. intersections near I-581
Roanoke Police are looking for drivers who are standing still -- and blocking intersections in one of the city's most congested corridors. Police were pulling ...
Taubman hopes Laura Bush appearance boosts museum profile and attendance
Taubman Museum of Art supporters hope a former first lady's visit here in November will serve as both an effective fund-raiser and a way to ...
Another big Powerball jackpot!
The Virginia Lottery is gearing up for what is sure to be a busy couple of days at lottery retailers. WFIR's Timothy Martin has more ...
Natural Foods Co-Op learning how customer demands differ from downtown and ...
The Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op says it is pleased with its first three months in downtown Roanoke, but it is still learning how customer demands ...
