US 221 S-curve now being replaced could become first leg of new greenway

Roanoke County planners already have an idea in mind for the S-curve on US 221 once the current construction work to replace it is done ...

I-81 re-opens in Rockbridge County; accident kills Texas truck driver

State Police say a Texas truck driver was killed in the overnight accident that blocked northbound Interstate 81 for several hours in Rockbridge County. The ...

Bricks or plastic? Roanoke schools open second plastic fabric gym

Roanoke City Schools now have a second gymnasium in use that's basically built of a fabric-like plastic -- not the usual bricks -- and school ...

Middle school retreat looks to erase bad driving habits before they start

Youth of Virginia Speak Out will be holding a middle school retreat this weekend on a very important topic.  WFIR's Timothy Martin has details. Teen ...

Four months later, US 460 eastbound lanes expected to reopen today

The busy highway between Roanoke and Bedford is about to return to normal -- crews expect to re-open the eastbound lanes today just east of ...

“Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” Saturday.

Close to a dozen public and private agencies are coordinating a "Prescription Drug Take-Back Day" on Saturday. It lets you safely dispose of unwanted or ...

Bishop: Fleming will not receive accreditation warning next year

Roanoke School Superintendent Rita Bishop promises much different results this coming year at William Fleming High School, this after Fleming failed to receive full state ...

Got a fading inspection sticker? You’re not alone

Virginia State Police are notifying authorities statewide about ink on some vehicle inspection stickers fading or disappearing when exposed to sunlight. The agency's safety division ...

One Roanoke City school, five in Bedford County fall short of full accredit...

The State Department of Education says all Roanoke County and Salem City schools have received full accreditation for the current school year. In Roanoke City, ...

Cox to non-profits: apply now for $5/10,000 grants

Cox Communications wants to get the word out to Roanoke area non-profit agencies: it's ready to award $5,000 and $10,000 grants. Cox Charities focuses the ...

Jobs, college costs on minds of students in this year’s election

Job prospects and the cost of college tuition and student loans appear to be high on the list of many students' election concerns this year ...

Why you should take an encounter with a bat seriously

This week is Rabies Awareness Week.  The Virginia Department of Health is stressing safety when it comes to bats.  WFIR's Timothy Martin explains why. Rabies ...

C-SPAN brings 2012 campaign to Roanoke campuses

C-SPAN is trying to reach college-age Virginians in ways well beyond its traditional government affairs TV channels. C-SPAN started a four-day college bus tour today ...

In Jesus’ name they meet: Roanoke County supervisors look again at invocati...

Roanoke County Supervisors once again take up invocations at public meetings later today, with no indication where the board might go from here or when ...

IRS needs volunteers

The IRS needs help with its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.  WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. Tax Volunteers Wrap 2-WEB ...

Trump draws overflow crowd at Liberty

Real estate magnate Donald Trump drew an overflow crowd at Liberty University Monday, repeatedly criticizing President Obama's handling of the economy, foreign relations, and more ...

Reason unclear: local Romney office waits weeks for yard signs

The Romney campaign Roanoke office says a "printing error" led to a delay in getting yard signs in this part of Virginia. It's unclear what ...

Absentee voting already underway in Virginia

Even though the election isn't until November, absentee voting is already underway in Virginia.  WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. Absentee Voting Wrap 1-WEB ...

Roanoke airport screeners find loaded handgun in carry-on bag

Screeners at Roanoke Regional Airport thought they saw a handgun going through the x-ray machine yesterday morning -- and they were right. The Transportation Security ...

Cuccinelli: Goode can remain on VA presidential ballot

State Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli says Virgil Goode can remain on Virginia's presidential ballot. The State Board of Elections asked Cuccinelli's office more than two ...