Three 9th District Democrats seek nomination to challenge Griffith
Democrats in the 9th Congressional District will choose their challenger to Morgan Griffith in just over two months, and so far, at least three people ...
A big snow is coming to Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is hosting SnowJam 2012 this Thursday. More than 30 tons of snow will be piled onto the Drillfield for snowboarders and skiers. WFIR's Timothy ...
Outdoor festival gets new name
Our spring-like week ahead is likely to have many people thinking about outdoor activities -- and the City of Roanoke is already looking ahead to ...
General Assembly ends regular session without budget
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ On the evening of Jan. 11, with the 2012 General Assembly just seven hours old, Gov. Bob McDonnell advised his newly ...
Virginia Tech wrongful death suit enters second week
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Tech parents hoping to hear an apology for the actions of university officials for the campus killings nearly five years ...
Blue Ridge Parkway gearing up for 2012 visitors
The 469 mile-long ribbon of asphalt we call the Blue Ridge Parkway is gearing up for an influx of spring and summer visitors. WFIR's Steve ...
Carpooling on the rise in the Roanoke Valley
The program director at Ride Solutions says more people are looking at their commute options as gas prices rise. WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. Click here ...
Cirque du Soleil returns this month after record-setting performance
The Roanoke Civic Center has a tough act to follow three weeks from now -- the return of Cirque du Soleil. Last year's performances were ...
Online survey could be beneficial to Roanoke Regional Airport
Roanoke Regional Airport officials often survey passengers in the terminal, but now they want to hear from the community. WFIR's Timothy Martin has details. Click ...
Regulating carbon dioxide: life-saver or job killer?
The Sierra Club is bringing a television ad campaign to Virginia in support of federal emissions standards for carbon dioxide. The club says it is ...
Virginia Tech official defends April 16 campus alert delay
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (AP) _ A Virginia Tech official is defending the delay in alerting students to two shootings on campus hours before the massacre ...
Two retired military officers seek to challenge Robert Hurt
First-term Republican Congressman Robert Hurt seems assured of a November challenge from a retired military officer in Virginia's 5th District. The only question for now ...
Science Museum of Western Virginia pleased with temporary Tanglewood Mall l...
The Science Museum of Western Virginian expected to take an attendance hit when it temporarily moved to Tanglewood Mall last year. But WFIR's Timothy Martin ...
McDonnell signs pre-abortion ultrasound bill
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Gov. Bob McDonnell has signed into law a controversial bill that requires women to have abdominal ultrasound exams before undergoing abortions. The ...
Restoration work underway at fire-damaged Roanoke landmark
11 years after fire heavily damaged a Roanoke landmark, work is now underway to restore it. A groundbreaking ceremony today marked the start of work ...
Candidates gather in Roanoke tomorrow for council forum
The Roanoke City Council race is about to heat up. Tomorrow there will be a candidates forum at the old Raleigh Court Elementary School. WFIR's ...
Senate rejects bill to permit back-door legislative pay hikes
State Senators have rejected an opportunity to increase their future pay without having to vote directly on such raises.Lawmakers haven't seen a pay increase since ...
Romney wins Virginia GOP Primary
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Mitt Romney easily won a Virginia Republican presidential primary in which only two candidates were on Tuesday's ballot and just 5 ...
Light voter turnout; Romney benefits from limited competition
Voting is underway in Virginia's Republican Presidential Primary, and from the looks of things, you probably won't see long lines at the precincts today. As ...
Pollster: Richmond social issue debates are benefiting Tim Kaine
A new statewide poll on the likely U.S. Senate candidates is a complete reversal of another one from just last week, and the poll director ...
