National forest areas still closed in wake of June windstorm
The U.S. Forest Service says crews will need at least several more weeks to re-open all trails, roads and recreation areas. It is the result ...
Despite hot, dry summer, Roanoke Valley water supplies are near full
Many areas of the country are now dealing with severe drought conditions, and while Roanoke has also endured a hot, dry summer, the valley's water ...
Botetourt residents have until Saturday to take storm debris to the landfil...
Botetourt County residents with debris still left over from the recent windstorm have until Saturday to it to the county landfill. There is no charge ...
Coming early, often and for months to come: political robocalls
Election day is still almost four months away, but you can plan now on a steady bombardment of political robocalls between now and early November ...
Wanted: more fans and AC’s for sweltering seniors
More very hot weather is expected for most of this week in the area, and the Roanoke Local Office on Aging expects to receive many ...
Salem Fair attendance down 15% from last year
The Salem Fair experienced a decline in attendance this year. Fair officials say attendance was between 260,000 and 265,000, about 15% percent below last year's ...
Bolling, Cuccinelli both say they would opt out of health care overhaul Med...
Two announced Republican candidates for governor both disagree with Governor McDonnell on whether to expand Medicaid in Virginia under President Obama's health care overhaul law ...
So you don’t want “13” on next year’s license decal?...
The Virginia DMV is offering a way for owners of vehicles who don't want the number 13 on their decals next year to save money ...
Watch out! Summer months are prime time for car thieves
The AAA warns that summer months are the ones when most vehicles are stolen. You are urged to be vigilant and not to leave a ...
Tips for President’s Roanoke campaign event
Several events, including the President’s appearance, will have streets closed and parking restricted in downtown Roanoke today and tonight. If you’re attending this evening’s campaign ...
Allen campaigns in Roanoke ahead of presidential visit
Both candidates for U.S. Senate have their eyes on Roanoke this week. Democrat Tim Kaine joins President Obama at tonight's rally, and yesterday, Republican George ...
White nose syndrome killing millions of bats
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded a $50,000 grant to Virginia to help fight a fatal bat disease. WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. Bats ...
Presidential visit shows SW VA may play important role in November
President Obama's campaign visit in Roanoke tomorrow suggests that even if most of Virginia's votes come from the Washington DC suburbs to Hampton Roads, southwest ...
Obama, Romney supporters both prepare for president’s Roanoke appearance...
Local Democrat party leaders say President Obama's campaign visit here tomorrow evening demonstrates Virginia's importance as a key battleground state. As they prepare for the ...
Buying locally grown foods at area Kroger stores
You may not realize it, but some of the produce you buy at local Kroger stores comes from a nearby farm. WFIR's Timothy Martin has ...
Storm debris cleanup on Blue Ridge Parkway to last much of summer
The Blue Ridge Parkway is open the full length of Virginia, but removing the storm debris is likely to continue through most of summer. Hundreds ...
Roanoke Valley below average for rainfall this year
The record breaking high temperatures of the past couple of weeks has left dry conditions around the area. The story from WFIR's Bob Clark: 7-10 ...
UPDATE: President Obama to visit Roanoke Friday
President Barack Obama will hold a “small grassroots” event at Roanoke’s historic Fire Station No. 1 on Friday night around 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be ...
BBB ALERT: Late fees at Hollywood Video
The Better Business Bureau says collectors are contacting people again about overdue rentals from Hollywood Video. WFIR's Timothy Martin has details. Video Late Fees Wrap ...
Traffic deaths in Virginia on the rise
Ten people lost their lives during the 4th of July holiday weekend in Virginia. That’s down from the holiday weekend last year, but WFIR's Bob ...
