Virginia Blood Services opens Roanoke Valley donor center
A major supplier of blood to Virginia hospitals opened a new donor center in the Roanoke Valley today -- and it is not the Red ...
Returning to Roanoke — daily midsize air service and the middle seat
Roanoke air travelers are about see something for the first time in almost 11 years -- daily service in a mid-size plane. Starting tonight, Delta ...
Up and down year for Splash Valley
Year three for Splash Valley in Roanoke County is in the books. WFIR's Timothy Martin looks at the numbers. Splash 12 Numbers Wrap 2-WEB ...
Goode approved for VA ballot
The state Board of Elections has rejected the Republican Party's bid to keep the name of Constitution Party presidential candidate Virgil Goode off the Virginia ...
Man last seen in Roanoke is wanted for questioning in Henry Co. woman’s de...
Henry County investigators are looking for 37-year-old Arthur Gene McClard for questioning in a Ridgeway woman's death. Authorities say McClard was last seen in southeast ...
Why Salem schools are opening in September when the rest do so in August
Salem City schools open their doors today -- among the last in the region to do so. They have opened before Labor Day at times ...
Angels of Assisi: we offer a literal lifetime guarantee
Angels of Assisi is more than an animal shelter. They're an adoption guarantee center. They make a lifetime commitment to their pets and will always ...
September is Hunger Awareness Month — what you can do
September is Hunger Awareness Month, and Feeding American Southwest Virginia wants you to show your support by wearing orange, the color of hunger awareness. You ...
Six year old drowns at Smith Mountain Lake
Heartbreak strikes a Maryland family’s Labor Day holiday weekend, when a six year old boy drowns in Smith Mountain Lake. WFIR's Velvet Hall has more… ...
Big campaign issue in 9th Congressional District: what does “pro-coal” mean...
Labor Day marks the traditional start to the fall campaign season, and in the 9th Congressional District, both candidates are seeking the support of coal ...
Big crowd expected at Olde Salem Days
For over three decades, Olde Salem Days has been held on the second Saturday of September. The tradition continues for the 32nd time this Saturday. ...
Floyd County man claims $2 million Powerball prize
A Floyd County man has stepped forward to claim a Powerball prize worth $2 million. Darrell Burnette of Willis picked five numbers in the August ...
Even when summer ends, ticks remain a health threat well into fall
The summer season may be coming to an end, but the Virginia Department of Health says the threat of tick-related illnesses continues well into fall ...
VA to consider different math standards for different races
The State Board of Education will consider revisions next month that would set different mathematics goals for different groups of students -- higher pass rate ...
Construction crews hard at work on Virginia Tech campus
Students aren't the only ones working on the Virginia Tech campus this semester; construction crews are staying busy with lots of projects. WFIR's Timothy Martin ...
Geico, gecko coming to VA rest areas
Geico Insurance is about to sponsor "Safe Phone Zones" at the state's highway rest areas and welcome centers, part of state efforts to bring in ...
Getting the word out to seniors: you need voter ID with you from now on
The AARP says it is working with seniors to be sure they have proper voter identification with them in November. This comes in response to ...
Roanoke Police target second neighborhood for drug dealers
Roanoke Police are targeting a second city neighborhood in efforts to clear out drug dealers -- and make those neighborhoods better places to live. The ...
Water levels falling ahead of Labor Day at Smith Mountain Lake
As Smith Mountain Lake prepares for a busy crowd this holiday weekend, there may be some hidden dangers for boaters. WFIR's Timothy Martin has details ...
Cooperative donkey gets artificial limb
A Roanoke company that makes prosthetics is looking after one of its newest patients -- a four-legged one. "Stitches" is a 15-year-old donkey who lost ...
