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 ...
Here comes autumn — and big changes
Autumn arrives Saturday morning, and even with temperatures Friday in the 80's, we are likely to see the first frosts in a matter of weeks. ...
Mitt Romney’s youngest son campaigns for Dad in Roanoke
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney has a built-in group of closest supporters to send on the road for his campaign -- his five sons. And with ...
Fired Up for a Cure tomorrow in Roanoke
Lots of people are getting fired up for this weekend. WFIR's Timothy Martin explains why. Fired Up Wrap 1-WEB Click here for more information ...
Roanoke bank robbery suspect captured in WV
After a 14 hour manhunt that began Wednesday night in West Virginia, authorities have captured a man wanted for holding up a Roanoke bank this ...
Republicans point finger at White House for latest coal job losses
Virginia Republicans point the finger straight at the White House for word this week that a major coal mine operator is closing three Virginia mines ...
Police investigate Roanoke County murder-suicide
Roanoke County Police say a man and woman are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in the southwest county. Police were called last night to the ...
What’s with those new plastic caps on water meter covers?
The Western Virginia Water Authority is replacing every water meter in its system -- about 58,000 in all -- and that explains the black plastic ...
West Nile Virus cases continue to rise in Virginia
Thirteen cases have now been reported to the Virginia Department of Health. That's up from nine last week. WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. West Nile Rise ...
New poll: Obama maintains slight VA lead, Kaine opens bigger one
A new poll shows President Obama still holding a 4% lead in Virginia -- and Tim Kaine opening a lead in the Senate race. The ...
Local political analysts react to Romney comments caught on video
The Romney video continues to garner attention. WFIR's Timothy Martin talked to two local political analysts about the damage that's been done. Romney Reaction Wrap ...
VA Western: $5M gift helps students, shows support for community colleges
Virginia Western Community College officials say a $5 million gift for scholarships will have an immediate and important impact. The Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust ...
$5 million gift will fund future VWCC scholarships
A single gift will provide Virginia Western Community College $5 million to endow new scholarships. The Horace G. Fralin Charitable Trust is committing the money ...
Ethanol mandate gets no love among 6th District candidates
6th District Republican Congressman Bob Goodlatte and his Democratic challenger Andy Schmookler agree that the current 10% ethanol mandate for gasoline needs to go -- ...
New security features coming to VA Medical Center in Salem
You've probably noticed the construction going on now at the VA Medical Center in Salem. Crews are currently installing a decorative security fence that will ...
