Advance Auto 2Q earnings rise, same-store sales fall slightly
Roanoke-based Advance Auto Parts says its second quarter earnings rose almost 19% over the previous year, but same-store sales were lower. The company says wet ...
Disappearance of Nelson County teen has Gil Harrington’s attention
The moment Alexis Murphy's car was located in Charlottesville, lots of people starting thinking about the Morgan Harrington Case. While police say there is no ...
Blue Ridge Parkway to build temporary detour to re-open popular 20-mile str...
The Blue Ridge Parkway is taking an unusual step to re-open a popular 20-mile stretch before the fall foliage season arrives. Last month, earth started ...
Radford Prof: FBI involvement suggests signs of foul play in teen girl’s di...
A Radford University Criminal Justice professor says there are clear signs that police suspect foul play in the case of a missing Nelson County teenage ...
Updated: Have you seen this girl?
Update from Botetourt County Sheriff's Office:"Taylor Sparks, missing juvenile from Botetourt County was located Wednesday night August 7th around 11 pm in the Blue Ridge ...
State Fair of West Virginia opens Friday
The State Fair of West Virginia is getting ready for its 89th year. WFIR's Bob Clark reports the fair opens Friday for a nine-day run: ...
Global company investing millions in Roanoke County
An international company that manufactures containers for the food and beverage industry plans to open a metal packaging manufacturing plant in Roanoke County, creating 96 ...
More blasting on Interstate 81
Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 should be aware blasting is scheduled for 10:30 Wednesday morning. WFIR's Bob Clark has more. 8-6 Blasting on I-81 Wrap #1-WEB ...
New plant coming to Roanoke County
Officials are calling it the largest single manufacturing investment in Roanoke County history: A company based in Luxembourg plans to locate a state-of-the-art metal can manufacturing ...
Exotic butterflies arrive in Roanoke
The first of the exotic butterflies are now on display at the Science Museum of Western Virginia. WFIR's Bob Clark has the story: 8-5 Exotic ...
Changes underway at old Countryside Golf Course
In a few months, Roanoke's newest park is expected to open. WFIR's Timothy Martin has an update on the new Countryside Park. Countryside Wrap 1-WEB ...
Another successful year for Q99’s Back the Bus
Lots of school supplies were donated to need kids this year. WFIR's Bob Clark has more on Q99's Pack the Bus event. 8-5 Pack The ...
Roanoke neighborhoods host “National Night Out” events
They're leaving the light on for you. More than a dozen neighborhoods in Roanoke are taking part in this year's "National Night Out Against Crime" ...
Teens delaying getting behind the wheel, survey finds
The majority of American teenagers are delaying getting a drivers license. WFIR's Bob Clark has details on a new survey from AAA. 8-2 Teen Driving ...
Tick season winding down
After a busy few months, the time for ticks is dying down. WFIR's Timothy Martin explains. Tick-Season-Ending Wrap 2-WEB ...
Virginia professor writes book on wild plants
A new book by a Virginia professor focuses on edible wild plants. WFIR's Bob Clark reports. 8-2 Wild Plants Wrap #1-WEB See more on the ...
Vehicles top list of consumer complaints
A new survey shows problems with cars is at the top when it comes to consumer complaints. WFIR's Bob Clark reports: 8-1 Consumer Complaint Survey ...
Rescue Mission lacking school supplies ahead of Back 2 School Blast
An annual that helps kids start school off on the right foot is struggling. WFIR's Timothy Martin has more on the Rescue Mission's Back 2 School Blast ...
New partnership with Valley Metro and Amtrak
Starting Monday, Valley Metro and Amtrak will offer a reservation system for the users of the Smart Way bus connection to the train service in ...
The long arm of the law nabs suspect in Bedford County credit card thefts
Bedford County authorities have brought back a suspected credit card thief after he was arrested for jaywalking in California. The Bedford County Sheriff's Office says ...
