Almost there: Grandin nears $200,000+ fund-raising goal for new projectors
The Grandin Theater needs about $9,000 to reach its fund-raising goal for new digital projectors. The new projectors are already in because movie distributors will ...
Lane changes coming to Elm Avenue
The traffic pattern on Interstate 581 and Elm Avenue is changing ahead of work to improve interchange. WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. Elm-Changes Wrap 2-WEB ...
Analyst: McDonnell apology part of effort to shape his legacy
A Virginia Tech political analyst says Governor McDonnell's apology can help repair his public standing, but he cannot fully escape the damage caused by large ...
McDonnell issues apology, says loans from wealthy donor are repaid
Governor McDonnell has issued a public apology and says he has repaid in full more than $120,000 in loans that he and his family received ...
Ash tree killer spotted in Giles County, further spread appears inevitable
Forestry experts say it's now clearer that ever: the spread of a destructive tree insect appears inevitable across Virginia, and many ash trees are sure ...
New season at the Jefferson Center features something for everyone
The Jefferson Center's 2013-2014 season is set. WFIR's Timothy Martin has more on the lineup. Jeff-Center Wrap 1-WEB Click here for more information ...
Housing advocates: many VA foreclosures result from bank errors
Virginia housing advocates say it's still too difficult in many cases for homeowners to receive mortgage modifications and avoid unnecessary foreclosures. Richmond-based Housing Opportunities Made ...
Shooting kills one and sends two to the hospital
Police are releasing little information about a shooting that happened Sunday night in northeast Roanoke, leaving one dead and sending two to the hospital. WFIR's ...
Roanoke area college adds new IT programs to meet growing and changing dema...
A Roanoke area college says the demand for Information Technology graduates keeps growing, so it is adding some new programs as the needs evolve, including ...
“Angels in Action”: veterinary services for pet owners who cannot afford th...
Angels of Assisi says its new program to help pet owners in low income communities has been successful so far. The program is called Angels ...
State officials say so far, so good for veterans hiring program
State officials say a program created to help Virginia veterans get hired has had some major success in its first year. The Virginia Values Veterans ...
Wet summer=lower attendance at Splash Valley
Splash Valley has been closed or partially closed for 13 days this season because of the weather, and Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism says ...
What to expect in Saturday’s debate between McAulliffe, Cuccinelli? Hear fr...
Virginia's major party candidates for governor hold their first debate Saturday in one of the few face-to-face meetings so far between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and ...
Fairness for local businesses or just another tax burden? The on-line sales...
Many local businesses and elected leaders are supporting a proposal to enact a sales tax on all Internet purchases. But on-line retailers say it would ...
Quinnipiac poll: McAuliffe leads Cuccinelli, but many voters undecided
A new Virginia poll shows Democrat Terry McAuliffe is leading Ken Cuccinelli in the race for Governor. In today's Quinnipiac University Poll, McAuliffe has a ...
Roanoke City Market moves to the river
The Roanoke City Market is making its way down to the river. The market is open during the day seven days a week, but starting ...
Bolling: no regrets over decision to stay out of governor’s race
Virginia's Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling says he made the right call to stay out of the governor's race as an Independent -- even if a ...
Roanoke College poll: Cuccinelli leads McAuliffe, but many undecideds for g...
Pollsters at Roanoke College have found that one quarter of registered voters in Virginia have not decided who they'll vote for in the race for ...
Poll finds McDonnell job approval at lowest point yet
Governor Bob McDonnell's job approval has sunk to its lowest point yet in Quinnipiac University's new poll of Virginia voters, and recent investigations into gifts ...
First heat wave: signs of heat exhaustion and how to help avoid it
The first major heat wave of the summer is here and Roanoke Fire EMS has some tips to avoid heat-related health issues. You are encouraged ...
