State to pay ex-nursing students $2.4 million
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) The state will pay 73 former Virginia Western Community College nursing students a total $2.4 million to settle a fraud lawsuit. ...
Woman shot, police seek suspect
Roanoke Police are looking for a man they say shot a woman several times early Sunday morning. Police say 38-year-old Joseph Via should be considered ...
Developer: Shenandoah Building renovation planning already under way
Construction work to renovate the Shenandoah Building should begin by Labor Day. A Richmond developer took ownership of the century-old downtown building last week, and ...
Roanoke community rabies clinic set for Saturday
Organizers of a community rabies clinic in Roanoke this coming weekend are urging people to register now if they want to bring their cat or ...
On course: Roanoke set to fund greenway at Countryside
Roanoke's final plan for the former Countryside Golf Course may not yet be entirely in place, but funding for one of the first changes should ...
Arson Awareness Week focuses on kids
This week is Arson Awareness Week. This year's theme is Prevent Youth Firesetting. WFIR's Timothy Martin has more on what parents should look out for ...
Corporate gift to elected and non-profit leaders: leadership conference
Leaders from local governments and non-profit organizations have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills today at the "Chick-fil-A Leadercast", an event they probably wouldn't ...
City Market Building to make ground floor changes
A change is already in the works for the recently-renovated City Market Building. A big part of the ground floor should have a new look ...
“You and the Law” returns next week
The Roanoke Bar Association is bringing back a popular education program starting next week. WFIR's Timothy Martin has more. Click here for more information ...
Downtown farmers market tries expansion to Kirk Family Y
The downtown Roanoke City Market is on the move next month -- at least for one afternoon a week. The farmers market will set up ...
Webcam looks in live on SML osprey nest
An osprey couple at Smith Mountain Lake expects to hatch three chicks near the end of the month, and for the first time, you can ...
New virtual matching service available for senior home care
There's a new way for families to search for caregivers in Virginia and it's all online. WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. Click here for more information ...
Roanoke Police fire shot at robbery suspect now under arrest
Roanoke Police say a suspect is in custody after a late-night robbery spree -- three robberies involving a shotgun -- and it all ended moments ...
Bowers re-elected mayor, cuts ribbon to mark victory
Roanoke Mayor David Bowers has won election to a fourth term overall and second in a row with 52% of yesterday's vote., but yesterday's victory ...
Organizers hoping for big crowd at next week’s “Walk for Hope” in Salem...
A Salem non-profit is getting ready for a big fundraiser. HopeTree Family Services spokesman Mark Early says "Walk for Hope" is their biggest fundraiser of ...
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Election day in Roanoke, several area cities and towns
It's election day for several cities and towns in the region, including Roanoke, Salem and Vinton. Polls are open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. ...
Edward Jones financial advisors visit Washington D.C. to talk about YOUR re...
Advisors from Edward Jones recently returned from a trip to Washington D.C. with your money on their minds. WFIR's Timothy Martin has more ...
McDonnell: still deciding whether to sign voter ID bill
Governor McDonnell says the voter ID passed this winter has both good points and drawbacks, and he is still deciding whether to sign it. The ...
Roanoke election workers prepare for tomorrow’s vote
Roanoke voters go to the polls tomorrow to elect a mayor and three members of City Council. That means election workers are busy today with ...
