McDonnell proposes fewer state mandates on schools, localities
Local schools and localities should receive relief from legislation to eliminate burdensome mandates backed by Governor McDonnell yesterday. The governor says a task force he ...
U.S. Senate candidate to campaign in Roanoke
A man seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate brings his campaign to Roanoke Tuesday night. Rev. E.W. Jackson a minister in Chesapeake, but says he has ...
Nursing homes: state Medicaid freeze would jeopardize care, jobs
Virginia's nursing homes want state legislators to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates, but Governor McDonnell says Virginia cannot afford to. It's likely to be a growing ...
Roanoke Fire-EMS stresses smoke detector safety
Roanoke Fire-EMS is one of many organizations giving back on this Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. WFIR's Timothy Martin explains how ...
Judge rules Perry, 3 others will remain off VA ballot
There will be two -- and only two -- candidates on Virginia's Republican presidential primary ballot in March, the result of a judge's ruling this ...
Botetourt County considers new school attendance lines
Botetourt County school officials are moving ahead with a plans to redraw some school boundary lines. The school board looked at the plan Thursday night ...
“Sell This House” home expert ready to take on homeowner questions...
A nationally-known home renovation expert is in the Star City, speaking and answering questions Saturday and Sunday at the Greater Roanoke Home and Garden Show ...
McDonnell proposes increase in state worker retirement contributions
State employees would pay more into their retirement system under a plan Governor McDonnell is presenting to the General Assembly -- 1% more, phased in ...
2011 was a good year for tourism in the Roanoke Valley
The Roanoke Valley and Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited about 2012 after a successful 2011. WFIR's Timothy Martin explains. Click here for more information ...
Missing Franklin County woman found dead in Alabama
A missing Franklin County woman has been found dead in Alabama. 64-year-old Shirley Hodges disappeared from Rocky Mount back on August 31st. A few days ...
Roanoke Food Lion among 113 stores to close
The parent company of Food Lion plans to close 113 "underperforming stores", including one in Roanoke on Franklin Road near Hunting Hills. The store is ...
Home and Garden Show to Feature TV Celebrities
"Come Early." That's the advice for people who want to bring items for appraisal by Harry Rinker, host of HGTV's "The Collector Inspector." He's making ...
Salem real estate assessments mostly “flat”
Real estate property reassessments will be mailed out tomorrow in Salem. WFIR's Timothy Martin says the city saw a slight overall increase thanks to commercial property ...
New scam makes you a winner
The Better Business Bureau warns of another scam. If you get a call saying you've won a new SUV, it's probably bogus. WFIR Bob Clark ...
Powerball gets underway for 2012 with a twist
The Virginia Lottery’s Powerball gets underway again this weekend and WFIR’s Bob Clark says there are some changes to the game ...
Uranium may be hot topic in Richmond — and Ware may be in the middle
As the Virginia General Assembly begins its 2012 session today, uranium mining is expected to be one of the hottest topics -- and a Roanoke ...
Volunteers needed at RCACP
Help is sometimes hard to find this time of year according to the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Right now, the organization is looking for volunteers to ...
Cuccinelli, ACLU file ballot lawsuit appeal, brief
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is appealing a judge's order that prevents absentee ballots from being mailed out yet for Virginia's March 6th presidential primary. On ...
Head start: freshman Delegate takes business background to Richmond
Roanoke Valley Delegate Chris Head begins his freshman term in Richmond tomorrow, and his experience as a small business owner plays a big role in ...
Update: Vandalism puts halt to Roanoke Co. trash collection
UPDATE: 3:30 a.m., 1/11/12 Velvet Hall Trash collection will resume today in Roanoke County. Garbage normally picked up on Tuesday will be collected today. All ...
