Bowers, Lucas react to business community endorsement of Lucas
A political action committee representing the Roanoke region's business community is endorsing a Republican for mayor -- and three incumbent Democrats for City Council. The ...
Plant workshop coming next week to Roanoke
Trees Virginia will hold its 12th annual Roanoke Plant Health Care workshop on March 7th at Virginia Western Community College. WFIR's Timothy Martin has details ...
Interactive crash map includes neighborhood data
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is out with an enhanced interactive crash map that provides detailed traffic accident information for streets and highways across ...
State Senate passes amended ultrasound mandate before abortions
The State Senate has passed legislation that requires women seeking abortions to undergo ultrasound exams first. Approval came after emotional floor debate in which some ...
Flu bug late in arriving, but it could still hit us hard
The flu season is normally on its way out by late February, but this year, it really hasn't even taken a foothold. But as WFIR's ...
Roanoke College poll shows Allen opening lead on Kaine
A Roanoke College poll released today shows George Allen opening at eight-point lead over Democrat Tim Kaine. The two are considered the likely candidates for ...
D-Day Memorial spotlights Jesse Owens and 1936 Olympics
The National D-Day Memorial turns its attention tonight to Jesse Owens -- and how the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin fit into Hitler's propaganda plan ...
Fund-raising begins for new Roanoke ice rink
Fund-raising efforts are now underway to bring a private and permanent ice rink back to Roanoke. The projected price tag is at least $4 million, ...
One week to go: VA GOP primary is next Tuesday
Next Tuesday, Virginia will take the national stage as commonwealth residents vote in one of "Super Tuesday's" Republican presidential primaries. But the choice of candidates ...
AAA takes steps to reduce accidents involving senior drivers
A new report ranks Virginia sixteenth in the nation in the number of fatalities involving senior drivers, and AAA is taking steps to help seniors ...
Condo construction underway at South Peak
After years of plans and promises, building construction is now underway at South Peak -- that big hillside cleared eight years ago across Electric Road ...
No escaping it: events across the world impact gas prices here
With gas prices on the rise and the summer driving season still ahead, events across the country and across the globe can have an impact ...
Even with warm winter, early planting could turn costly
Our warm winter may have you thinking about planting your spring flowers or summer fruits earlier than normal, but experts say that's probably not a ...
Independent to challenge City Council re-election bids
Roanoke Republicans made it official last night, selecting business owner Mark Lucas as their candidate for mayor. Lucas faces Democrat David Bowers, who is seeking ...
Roanoke sees increase in requests for recycling bins
The City of Roanoke is making changes to its voluntary recycling program in hopes of increasing citizen participation. The latest from WFIR's Steve Mabry: Roanoke ...
Proposed VA “personhood” bill enters US Senate debate
This year's debates in Richmond on social issue legislation are turning into campaign material in the race for U.S. Senate. Virginia's proposed "personhood" bill in ...
Green Academy starting up soon
Roanoke's popular Green Academy returns next week. Classes begin on March 1st at Fishburn Park Elementary and will be held on consecutive Thursday evenings from ...
UPDATED: Missing teen found
Roanoke Police say a teen missing since last night was found safe earlier today at the intersection of 22nd Street and Cove Road. 16-year-old Nathan ...
Report: VA foreclosures falling, but vacant homes remain a big problem
A report from HOMES -- Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia -- says while foreclosure numbers are starting to level off and even decline across ...
Wounded Eagle Fund to help FCHS students involved in January crash
Students involved with Future Farmers of America at Franklin County High School have created a Wounded Eagle Fund to help those involved in a January car ...
