All that rain: trouble for some people, good business for others
All the heavy rainfall so far this month has caused some serious troubles for many people, but it is also good for some businesses, like ...
Sabato: gift revelations mean McDonnell’s political career is over
One of Virginia's most noted political analysts says the latest revelations involving Governor McDonnell have all but eliminated any chance of his successfully seeking future ...
Roanoke College official: student loan rate increase should not discourage ...
A Roanoke College official says people are focusing too much on the percent increase of student loan interest rates and not on what it really ...
Scam alert: callers posing as fed agents claim your computer is hacked
Scammers are posing as part of the FBI to gain access to your computer. The Better Business Bureau of Western Virginia says some residents are ...
Salem School Board selects first new chairman in almost 15 years
The Salem School Board has a new chairman for the first time in almost 15 years. Board members selected David Preston as chairman last night; ...
ACLU: same-sex marriage fight is similar to efforts in ’60s to legalize int...
The ACLU of Virginia says it will file a federal lawsuit challenging the state's ban on gay marriage. It comes on the heels of the ...
Salem man is victim of July 4th high water
UPDATED 3:55 pm -- Salem Police say they have confirmed the body found yesterday is that of Edward Clark, Junior. Salem Police believe a man’s ...
Company president says revamping fed regulations would mean more jobs
A Roanoke area businessman says revamping federal regulations will help with economic growth and getting more Americans back to work. Robert Sells is president of ...
Flood damage closes newer section of Roanoke River Greenway; swift repairs ...
Last week's floods have temporarily closed one of the newest portions of the Roanoke River Greenway. Surging waters tore away some of the asphalt near ...
Why that drop in the gas tax may not result in lower prices at the pump
Motorists in the Roanoke area are continuing to see lower gasoline prices. AAA Mid-Atlantic reports the price of a gallon of unleaded gas has dropped ...
Our summer season is shaping up as one of wettest in years
The Roanoke Valley can expect to have one of the wettest summers in the past ten years. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg is expecting ...
Employment attorney: delay helps, but federal health insurance rules remain...
A Roanoke attorney who specializes in employment law says companies should not delay preparing for the Affordable Care Act, even if a key provision in ...
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 ...
