VA poll: approval drops for McDonnell, General Assembly
A statewide poll shows lower approval ratings for both Governor McDonnell and state lawmakers. The Quinnipiac University Poll shows the governor still above 50%, but ...
ACLU will seek federal review of voter ID bill if McDonnell signs it
The American Civil Liberties Union will ask the U.S. Justice department to review Virginia's recently-passed voter-ID law if Governor McDonnell signs it. The bill would require ...
FOR SALE: naming rights of roads and bridges in Virginia
You may soon be able to get your name on a bridge or road in Virginia. WFIR's Timothy Martin says it's all about generating money ...
Obama widens VA lead; likely Kaine/Allen race remains tight
President Obama now has the largest statewide lead he has seen in this election cycle, but the likely Senate race remains too close to call ...
Deadline looming to file your taxes
You now have less than a month to file your federal returns with the Internal Revenue Service. WFIR's Timothy Martin has details. Click here for ...
Puppy litter apparently abandoned alongside I-81; all but one rescued
Someone apparently abandoned a half-dozen puppies on the side of Interstate 81, and the quick work of two passing drivers may have helped save almost ...
Richmond eagle chicks hatch, join resurgent VA population
Two bald eagle chicks have hatched in recent days at a Richmond nest getting thousands of on-line views worldwide. The camera's presence there is to ...
Poor Mt. Fire “100% contained”; investigators search for cause
State forestry officials say the Poor Mountain brush fire is 100% contained. Now they're trying to determine how it started, and as WFIR's Evan Jones ...
It’s not spring yet, but state parks urge you to reserve early for summer...
There are 35 state parks across the Commonwealth, and their popularity means visitors should act soon to book accommodations during the popular spring and summer ...
As stock prices rise, what do we do now?
With Wall Street numbers recently rising come questions about what to do next. WFIR's Steve Mabry spoke with a local investment advisor ...
Roanoke company goes from startup to statewide honors in six years
Statewide honors for a Roanoke Company that didn't exist six years ago: the Small Business Administration has named four executives of Interactive Achievement as Virginia ...
VA eagle chicks about to hatch — see it live
Virginia researchers are keeping a close eye on a bald eagle nest in Richmond, where two chicks are expected hatch within days -- and a ...
40 days of prayer vigils outside Planned Parenthood
Abortion opponents are holding daily vigils outside the Roanoke Planned Parenthood center for 40 days, hoping their prayers can lead some women considering abortions to ...
Virginia revenue growth continues
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Eight months into the fiscal year, state revenue collections are running slightly ahead of the official forecast. The latest monthly revenue report ...
Jury finds Virginia Tech negligent in ’07 shootings
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (AP) A jury has found Virginia Tech negligent for delaying a campus warning of the first shootings in a 2007 campus massacre that ...
VA hopes high gas prices mean more tourists
Virginia tourism officials hope to make the best of higher gas prices and lure many cost-conscious travelers this year from heavily-populated nearby states. More from ...
Salem school administrators face possible furlough days
Salem school administrators face the prospect of four unpaid days next school year, the result of another expected net reduction in state funding. Superintendent Alan ...
This sure isn’t March 14th, 1993
Some of you may be walking around today in shorts and sandals. That wasn't the case on this day back in 1993. WFIR's Timothy Martin has ...
Botetourt wildfire contained after burning five acres
Fire officials say a Botetourt County wildfire burned about five acres today, but it now appears to be contained. The fire was first spotted during ...
Mild winter means early return for mosquitoes
Our mild winter means an earlier emergence of more than flowers and tree blossoms. You can add insects to the list, including mosquitoes, but as ...
