Postal service to move Lynchburg mail sorting to Roanoke this weekend
The U.S. Postal Service will consolidate its Lynchburg and Roanoke mail sorting operations this coming weekend, part of a nationwide cost-cutting program. These are the ...
New screening looks to catch heart disease early in infants
Six hospitals across the state are participating in a pilot program designed to catch heart disease early in infants. WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. CCHD-Screen Wrap ...
AUDIO: Friday 2/15 headlines from WFIR
Roanoke County fire officials say mop heads in a large bin spontaneously combusted last night at Aramark Uniform Services in Vinton. WFIR's Timothy Martin has ...
Uranium mining opponents air radio ad aimed at McDonnell
Opponents of uranium mining in Virginia are worried the state may still move ahead, so they're running a radio ad in some cities aimed at ...
Three candidates now seeking Hollins supervisor seat
At least three candidates are seeking the Hollins District seat on the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors. Two have already announced, and a third is ...
Turnaround continues at Virginia Museum of Transportation
The Virginia Museum of Transportation saw a big increase in attendance last year. WFIR's Timothy Martin has more on the numbers. VMT-Visitors Wrap 1-WEB ...
AUDIO: Thursday 2/14 headlines from WFIR
We now know who bought the $217-million Powerball ticket from Richmond International Airport. WFIR's Timothy Martin has more on the top stories of the day ...
Onzlee Ware, conference committee begin work on transportation funding comp...
Roanoke Delegate Onzlee Ware takes on a key assignment today, as a House-Senate conference committee begins its work to hammer out a compromise transportation funding ...
Now comes the hard part: a transportation plan that can pass both House and...
Final approval is anything but assured, but changes in Virginia's transportation funding remain possible this year after the State Senate yesterday approved its own version ...
Mill Mountain Zoo hopes you’ll order a pizza tonight
Mill Mountain Zoo officials want you to "think pizza" on this Valentine's Day. WFIR's Timothy Martin explains why. Pizza-Zoo Wrap 1-WEB Click here to download your voucher ...
AUDIO: Wednesday 2/13 headlines from WFIR
A Roanoke man will spend the next 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of rape and sodomy against two girls. WFIR's Timothy ...
From rest rooms to power for laptops; airport renovations near halfway poin...
Multi-million dollar renovations are nearing the halfway point at Roanoke Regional Airport. The work includes renovating each departure lounge, the the second floor public seating ...
Delegates vote to keep names of all concealed carry permit holders secret
The House of Delegates has passed legislation to keep the names of all Virginia concealed handgun permit holders secret. Supporters say it's matter of protecting ...
Last minute Valentine’s Day frenzy underway
If you still haven't ordered flowers for your loved one, you're not alone. WFIR's Timothy Martin spoke with a local florist who says lots of ...
AUDIO: Tuesday 2/12 headlines from WFIR
The General Assembly dominated today's news. WFIR's Timothy Martin has more on the top stories of the day. Web-Newscast 2-12-WEB ...
US Attorney to Congress: if other states would follow VA lead, gun violence...
The top federal prosecutor for western Virginia says if other states would follow Virginia's lead, gun violence involving people with documented mental health issues would ...
Lawmakers pass bill changing how VA teachers are defined as incompetent
A key provision of Governor McDonnell's school reform package is to heading to Governor McDonnell's desk. "The Educator Fairness Act" passed the Senate yesterday; it ...
Even with all the recent rains, outdoor burning law takes effect Friday
The Commonwealth's 4:00 p.m. burning law goes into effect Friday. The law has been around since 1950, and it prohibits burning before 4:00 p.m. each ...
Coming soon: climbing wall to River House near Wasena Park
The renovated River House building is getting another addition: an indoor climbing gym is expected to be open by the end of the month. The ...
When the Powerball winner steps forward, VA Lottery will have more than a b...
The Virginia Lottery is waiting to present a big check to last week's $217 million Powerball jackpot winner, and when he or she comes forward, ...
