Schmookler is unabashed liberal challenger in 6th District
WFIR continues its profiles of the candidates for the Congressional districts covering the Roanoke region. Today, we take a closer look at Andy Schmookler, the ...
Local leaders say FedEx Ground groundbreaking delivers welcome message
The Roanoke region's economic development leaders say FedEx Ground is delivering an important message to other companies. FedEx Ground broke ground Monday for a new ...
VDOT prepares for just about anything as Sandy roars by
Area VDOT crews are preparing for just about everything as Hurricane Sandy roars by. The department's Salem District covers 12 counties from the North Carolina ...
Storm expected to pound eastern Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Dominion Virginia Power estimates up to 1 million customers could lose power over the next few days as Hurricane Sandy barrels ...
Griffith seeks second term in “Fighting 9th”
As election day nears, WFIR is presenting profiles of the candidates for the Congressional districts covering the Roanoke region. Morgan Griffith is the Republican incumbent ...
Coal power plant industry hopes to influence Virginia vote
If the deluge of political ads for the presidential candidates isn't enough, we're also seeing and hearing many more from advocacy groups like those representing ...
We’re in the worst time of year for car-deer accidents
We are into the heart of the breeding season for deer, and that means they are more active than any other time of the year ...
McDonnell declares state of emergency: Apco prepares for storm’s arrival...
Governor McDonnell has declared a state of emergency in Virginia in preparation for Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to affect the Commonwealth over the weekend ...
Flaccavento seeks to unseat Griffith in the 9th Congresssional District
As election day nears, WFIR is presenting profiles of the candidates for the Congressional districts covering the Roanoke region.Anthony Flaccavento is the Democratic nominee in ...
Passenger train excursions will honor area veterans
Passenger trains return to Roanoke next month -- but for just one weekend. And this year, the annual rail excursions are paying special tribute to ...
Obama, Ryan both campaign today in Virginia
Virginia is once again demonstrating its importance in this year's presidential election, with candidates from both parties making stops today. Republican Vice-Presidential nominee Paul Ryan ...
Roanoke police change training procedures
The Roanoke Police Training Academy welcomes 12 new recruits today, and Chief Chris Perkins says it will be the most diverse class ever: three recruits ...
Help available for those who struggle to pay their heating bills
Those who need help with heating bills this winter can start applying for assistance. WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. Fuel-Assistance-Wrap 1-WEB Click here for more information ...
VDOT apologizes for lengthy AM commute backups on I-81
VDOT is apologizing to the many drivers who faced long morning commutes heading up to Christiansburg, the result of some paving work that didn't work ...
Scammers continue to target senior citizens in Roanoke
Scammers continue to target senior citizens in Roanoke. The latest incident occurred Monday on Buena Vista Boulevard. WFIR's Timothy Martin has details. Noke Scams Continue Wrap ...
Two charged with murders of man, woman found dead in burning car
The Henry County Sheriff's Office says two people face charges connected with the killing of a man and woman whose bodies were found in a ...
“Red Flag” campaign seeks to reduce campus domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and college campuses and universities around Virginia are doing their part to help educate and support students who are ...
With debates over, campaigns promise all-out final two weeks
The debates are over, and with just two weeks left now until election day, both campaigns say if anything, look for even more activity in ...
Traffic fatalities and severe injuries going down in Virginia
Traffic fatalities and severe injuries are dropping across Virginia, but VDOT says there's still work to do. WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. Accidents-VDOT Wrap 1-WEB ...
Campaign surrogates flood VA in advance of third presidential debate
The two presidential campaigns are sending processions of surrogates across Virginia today in advance of tonight's third and final debate, one focusing on national security ...
