Campaign in DC area aims to attract tourism to Valley
A campaign branding the Roanoke Valley as a Metro-Mountain Adventure might mean more tourism from the DC/Metro area, which could mean more business for Southwest ...
Roanoke muralist hopes talk inspires others to take creative risk
A Roanoke area muralist is encouraging residents to take risks when embracing their creative side. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story ...
A jam-packed weekend for arts & culture
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar - With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and ...
Carilion’s Research Day highlights important work in Life Sciences
The Roanoke Valley's reputation as a Life Sciences hub is evident at the annual Research Day held by Carilion Clinic, showcasing cutting-edge research from a ...
Virginia is 3rd most financially literate state, WalletHub reports
This week is 'Roanoke Valley Saves Week,' an initiative promoting financial literacy-- in addition to that, April is financial literacy month, and with that WalletHub ...
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by a car on Hershberger Road
Update: Hershberger Road has reopened. Previous: Roanoke City Police say a pedestrian sustained what appeared to be serious injuries when they were hit by a ...
Rethinking bridge design in busy shipping ports
A new way to design bridges with today's massive container ships in mind - after the Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed following a collision. New ...
My Radio back with new album, 5 Points gig next week
The Freedom First Down by Downtown Music Festival is coming to Roanoke on Blue Ridge Marathon weekend, April 18-21. A popular local band is back ...
County health rankings
County health rankings are out. Anyone interested in knowing how healthy their community is can access the information. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports. Detailed health ...
Ferrum will jump to D2 in athletics next year
Ferrum College has accepted an invitation to join Conference Carolinas effective July 1, 2025. The Conference Carolinas Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of the addition ...
New Virginia Tech women’s basketball coach Megan Duffy
A new era in Virginia Tech Women's basketball started today as the Hokies welcomed Megan Duffy as the new head coach. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno ...
A reminder about “greenway etiquette,” as more get outside
If you've been on the Roanoke River Greenway recently you may have noticed a trend - more people out enjoying themselves on foot, a bike ...
Mobile coffee shop to feature silent movies
You've heard of a silent disco, well a new mobile coffee shop is bringing that same idea to the cinema. WFIR's Ian Price has more ...
Radford University among many schools hosting eclipse viewing
Colleges in Southwest Virginia are hosting eclipse viewing events such as Roanoke College, Radford University, and Virginia Tech. But one says they are gearing up ...
Vinton leaders being proactive about town development
Vinton town leaders say they are being proactive about the community’s development. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story ...
Food bank, cancer treatment facilities team up
Carilion Clinic, Blue Ridge Cancer Care and Feeding Southwest Virginia have teamed up to open a clinic-based food pantry, dedicated to serving patients undergoing treatment ...
Virginia Tech hires new women’s basketball head coach
(from Hokies Sports.com) BLACKSBURG — Megan Duffy was named the eighth head women’s basketball coach at Virginia Tech, Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced Wednesday morning ...
A Ukulele Orchestra? … and the Daisy Art Parade
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar - With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and ...
‘Roanoke Valley Saves Week’ empowers for reaching financial goals...
More money, less problems? That's what the City of Roanoke is hoping for after 'Roanoke Valley Saves Week,' WFIR's Alex Torres has details: [Click here ...
A Picklebrawl is coming to the new courts at Salem in September
Not only are more pickleball courts coming to the Moyer sports complex in Salem, which is building thirteen of them where the skateboard park was ...
