BBB: new scam involving government grants
The Better Business Bureau is warning of a new scam. This time it involves a grant from the United States government. WFIR's Timothy Martin explains ...
Interstate 81 open again between Dixie Caverns and Christiansburg
VDOT says Interstate 81 is open once again between Dixie Caverns and Christiansburg. The closure created lengthy backups Thursday both on southbound 81 and on ...
Traffic crawls through Salem as I-81 drivers try, fail to avoid big backups
Southbound traffic on Interstate 81 is crawling through parts of Roanoke and Montgomery Counties, and it isn't any better in Salem. As of 3:00 pm ...
Roanoke County plans to lease and develop Explore Park
Roanoke County is preparing to take over operation of Explore Park with the long-term goal of developing it into a "regional adventure park". The county ...
Growing environmental question: whether to “frack” to unlock more natural g...
Environmentalists applaud the switch from coal to natural gas at many power plants, but that raises another question: whether states should permit "fracking" to unlock ...
Wall at Valley View getting a facelift
A group that's painted a number of murals in the City of Roanoke is at it again. WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. Mall-Mural Wrap 2-WEB Click ...
Roanoke rally urges support of president’s environmental policies
Supporters of President Obama's environmental policies rallied today in Roanoke, calling for action to support reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Rally speakers say the president's plan ...
New hotel at South Peak expected to spur more economic development
Roanoke County leaders say the Hilton Garden Inn now under construction at South Peak should help generate further economic development in the region, especially in ...
Tuition help on the way for southside residents looking to enroll in Virgin...
A grant from the Virginia Tobacco Commission will help Virginia Western train students south of Roanoke to be certified Nursing Assistants and Medication Aides. WFIR's ...
VDOT closes southbound I-81 from Dixie Caverns to Christiansburg; closure t...
VDOT is closing down southbound Interstate 81 all the way from Dixie Caverns to Christiansburg -- a shutdown that could remain in place anywhere from ...
Groundbreaking for long-planned hotel at South Peak
Groundbreaking ceremonies today marked the start of construction for a long-planned five-story hotel at South Peak on the hill across from Tanglewood Mall. The $15 ...
Roanoke Schools: written threat to PH bus, security personnel now aboard
A written threat has led to tighter security aboard one Patrick Henry High School Bus until further notice. Police found a threatening note--not on the ...
AAA: drivers are becoming less concerned about some of the dangers behind t...
Drivers across the country are becoming less concerned about dangers behind the wheel. That's what AAA says after looking at surveys over a four year ...
School security: some changes you can see, but schools don’t want others to...
As another school year begins across the region, many school systems have increased security measures, but many teachers say they need more. Those improvements are ...
What you can’t see: wet, wet summer helps replenish below-ground water leve...
This summer will go down for one of the wettest on record in our region, and that has helped replenish water supplies below ground as ...
Virginia Tech offering winter classes this year
Classes start today at Virginia Tech. WFIR's Timothy Martin says along with lots of new programs, there are new options this year for students during ...
Police: scores of guns, 10,000 ammo rounds and body armor found in house ne...
Roanoke Police say a house search near Fallon Park Elementary School led them to about 70 guns and 10,000 rounds of ammunition. It's the house ...
Small transmitter can make a big difference: often life or death for autist...
Families with autistic children are finding that a small transmitter can often be a lifesaver -- technology first adopted for adults with dementia or Alzheimer's ...
Botetourt County authorities look for shoplifter
Botetourt County authorities are looking for someone believed to have stolen an assortment of meat products from the Food Lion in Daleville. The incident happened ...
Moonwalker coming to Roanoke
One of only 12 men to walk on the moon will be at the Science Museum of Western Virginia next month. WFIR's Timothy Martin has more ...
