Career firefighters to be assigned to Boones Mill for first time

Franklin County is getting ready to assign career firefighters to the Boones Mill fire station. They'll make the changeover on Monday, July 15th. County public ...

They thought about it, but state parks not yet ready to allow specific camp...

Some campers in Virginia state parks have asked to reserve specific campsites rather than making a reservation and then choosing a site when they arrive, ...

First the flood, now the cleanup — Roanoke neighborhood faces long, hard we...

Some Roanoke Valley families face a long holiday weekend dealing with the damage left behind by high waters that entered their homes late Wednesday night, ...

Severe weather tip: have a pet kit ready

Emergency officials are using the recent flooding to remind pet owners about the importance of having a pet kit ready in case you have to ...

UPDATED: Flooding causing major problems across Roanoke Valley

Botetourt County authorities say a man drowned last night while trying to clear a culvert near his home on Mount Joy Road. They haven't released ...

Rescue Mission needs volunteers this weekend

Holiday weeks can sometimes be hard for non-profits to find volunteers.  WFIR's Timothy Martin says the Roanoke Rescue Mission needs help both Saturday and Sunday ...

Roanoke Valley sees flooding from heavy rains

The Roanoke Valley is seeing flooding this morning from the rains yesterday and overnight.  Streams are overflowing and the Roanoke River is rising. The flood ...

Two arrested inside business frequently victimized by copper, scrap metal t...

Franklin County investigators say they caught two men inside the former Cooper Wood facility, a Rocky Mount area business that's been a frequent victim of ...

Changes coming this weekend to water authority billing, on-line access

If you are a Western Virginia Water Authority customer, a major billing change is in the works, and the new system going in this weekend ...

Two big concerns at each Salem Fair: weather and security

The Salem Fair opens today for the 26th year, and while organizers will have no shortage of concerns over the 12-day run, weather and security ...

Officials urge caution with fireworks

While all this rain has decreased the chances of a firework starting a fire, there are other dangers involved when celebrating Independence Day.  WFIR's Timothy ...

Felons’ right advocates work to find and register all they can to vote...

Felons' rights advocates are scrambling to register as many former offenders as possible to vote this year. It comes after Governor McDonnell announced he will ...

Roanoke moves ahead on returning parking meters to parts of downtown

Parking meters may return to parts of downtown Roanoke, but not the old kind where you push in dimes and quarters. City officials are looking ...

Roanoke getting ready for big fireworks show

The area’s biggest fireworks show returns to the River's Edge Sports Complex in Roanoke this Thursday.  WFIR's Timothy Martin previews Music for Americans. Music-Americans 2013 ...

Local Forest Service officials hope AZ firefighting tragedy may provide fut...

Local U.S. Forest Service officials hope a forest fire tragedy in Arizona might offer lessons that can save firefighters' lives in the future. 19 highly ...

Roanoke prepares to implement storm water fee; about $31/year for a typical...

Roanoke City Council is getting down to specifics on a long-planned storm water fee on homes and business to take effect July 1st, 2014. The ...

Roanoke County dedicates new Glenvar library today

It's dedication day in Glenvar for Roanoke County's newest library. It replaces a much older one that had long outgrown its usefulness serving the west ...

DMV studies potential dangers of texting while walking

Texting while driving becomes a primary offense today, and now, the Virginia DMV is turning more attention toward texting while walking. Distracted walkers can be ...

Iconic Roanoke-built locomotive may return to the rails by next year

The Virginia Museum of Transportation announced plans today to restore the iconic 611 steam engine to operating condition. They have to raise more than $3 ...

New traffic laws for texting, teens, and moped drivers take effect Monday

Several new traffic laws take effect in Virginia July 1st. Among them, texting while driving becomes a primary offense, provisional drivers will be limited on ...