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A hearing date is now set. 202 Market will appeal a ruling that suspends its liquor license for last February's striptease. WFIR's Evan Jones has ...
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A new statewide poll shows Herman Cain and Mitt Romney are the current favorites among Virginia Republicans and support plunging for Rick Perry. But the ...
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Roanoke City Manager Chris Morrill says City Council members may have to decide on eliminating some city services altogether in the next budget year. This ...
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Is there paranormal activity happening in Roanoke?  WFIR's Timothy Martin says that question will be answered tonight at Roanoke's Main Library.  "Investigating the Paranormal with ...
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Norfolk Southern's Chief Executive Officer says the railroad is ready to help Amtrak and Virginia extend service from Lynchburg to Roanoke -- if the state ...
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Flu season is nearing, and state health officials say this year's flu vaccines are both in good supply and a good match for this year's ...
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In these tough economic times, many stores are bringing back layaway.  Local BBB President Julie Wheeler says it's a good way to do your shopping.  ...
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DMV officials  say they won't be able to process first-time Virginia drivers' licenses tomorrow. More from WFIR's Evan Jones ...
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This could turn into another challenging -- and perhaps unpleasant -- year for municipal government and school system budget planners who worry what a second ...
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Salem officially dedicates its new Dog Park today with a grand opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting. Business and private donations covered the $40,000 cost of equipment, ...
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Fallon Park in Roanoke is gearing up for the three-part Freak Out at Fallon cyclocross racing event.  WFIR's Timothy Martin with details on just what cyclocross ...
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The House of Representatives is now considering a bill sponsored by Congressman Morgan Griffith that takes on the Environmental Protection Agency. WFIR's Evan Jones has ...
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One person is dead and 12 others are homeless after an overnight apartment fire in Southwest Roanoke. The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the fire, ...
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Roanoke County police are asking for the public's help in finding a coin thief. He broke into a home just off Challenger Avenue in the ...
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The race for U.S. Senate in Virginia is happening on the ground and on the web. WFIR's Timothy Martin looks at the social media battle ...
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The owner of the valley's Bojangle's restaurants was big news last week when he challenged Salem's initial OK of a Chik-fil-A site plan. But Stan ...
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Appalachian Power is exploring a special pricing program for people who use plug-in electric vehicles. It would be similar to one now being implemented by ...
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Roanoke Police will soon be able to instantly know the location of every police vehicle using a high-tech tool designed to help both officers and ...
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It's not even Halloween and the Salvation Army in Roanoke is already thinking about Christmas. WFIR's Timothy Martin says you can start applying for Christmas ...
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The following is a release from Roanoke County Police: Police are asking for the public's help with identifying a man who stole a car from ...
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