Tips for parents when it comes to social media
A new study looks at what parents think about their kids on Facebook. WFIR's Timothy Martin has details. Child Social Media Wrap 2-WEB ...
Local lawmakers likely to try new waiver for early school openings next yea...
Roanoke Valley legislators say there haven't been any discussions yet about finding new ways to permit area schools to continue opening before Labor Day, but ...
Paul Ryan to stop at Roanoke small business
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan will speak at Northwest Hardware on Brambleton Ave. on Wednesday morning. Tickets are free, doors open at 7:00 a.m ...
Opening day in every sense at new Cave Spring Middle School
It's back to school today in Roanoke and Craig Counties, and this is no ordinary opening day at Cave Spring Middle School. The brand-new $27 ...
New way of treating inmates in Franklin County
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has entered into a number of partnerships to save money and provide better health care to inmates at the county ...
It won’t be easy: gaining approval of new waivers so area schools can keep ...
Roanoke City and County school officials hope they can convince state lawmakers to approve a new law allowing local schools to continue opening before Labor ...
Roanoke City, County schools love August starts — but this may be the last...
It's back to class today for students in Roanoke City schools, then tomorrow in Roanoke County. Both systems say the pre-Labor Day start is important, ...
Most people don’t get sick after being infected with West Nile virus
Virginia has recorded its first two human West Nile virus cases of 2012. One case was in southwest Virginia and the other was in the ...
Early 2008 Obama supporter stumps in Roanoke — for Romney
One of the earliest supporters of President Obama's candidacy four years ago comes to Roanoke this weekend -- in support of Mitt Romney. Artur Davis ...
Do you have a family plan for emergencies?
With more tropical storms and hurricanes predicted this year, Virginia officials are urging you to have an emergency plan. State Emergency Coordinator Michael Cline says ...
School officials: $27 million for new Cave Spring Middle is a relative barg...
The new Cave Spring Middle School opens its doors on Tuesday, and there is a lot of last-minute work going on to prepare for the ...
Hard work pays off for Roanoke Fire-EMS
Roanoke Fire-EMS officials are patting themselves on the back after being re-accredited by the Center for Public Safety Excellence Commission on Fire Accreditation International. WFIR's ...
They’re unpacking and setting up at new Cave Spring Middle School
Roanoke County school officials say there's plenty of work ahead this weekend at Cave Spring Middle School, but they promise it will be ready to ...
Could comments made in Virginia hurt Obama and Biden?
Recent trips to Virginia by the president and vice president have ended with outrage from the right. WFIR's Timothy Martin says certain statements have gotten ...
Even with high reservoir levels, state declares a drought watch for Roanoke...
The Roanoke Valley is now under a state-declared "drought watch" even though its two main water sources are almost 90% full. But state officials say ...
Police: woman who “found” wallet stole credit card first
Roanoke County Police hope a surveillance photo will lead them to a thief, a photo that shows her returning a wallet and claiming she just ...
Roanoke area volunteers sought for cancer study
The American Cancer Society is looking for Roanoke Valley volunteers to help with a long-term, landmark study. Dr. Alpa Patel is principal investigator of the ...
McDonnell: VA ended lastest budget year with $448.5 million surplus
Governor Bob McDonnell says Virginia state government ended its fiscal year in June with a nearly $450 million surplus. That includes savings from state operations ...
Busy day for VA lottery: $320 million Powerball jackpot
The Powerball jackpot is once again getting into really big territory, now estimated at $320 million for tonight's drawing. Lottery officials say Virginians usually spend ...
Using local businesses to “Save-a-Ton”
A regional energy efficiency and conservation program started by Roanoke, Roanoke County and a number of non-profits is looking to partner with local businesses. WFIR's ...
