NAACP pushes back against new rights restoration policy
The Virginia NAACP disagrees with the decision that Governor Glenn Youngkin has made that significantly reduces the number of former inmates with nonviolent felonies who ...
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Classic fairytale comes to life via ballet
The Cinderella story is coming to the Berglund Center told through dance by the Southwest Virginia Ballet. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno has more ...
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Roanoke College and VT sign partnership for accelerated student pathways
Roanoke College is partnering with Virginia Tech to give students a pathway to a master’s degree. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. March 24, 2023/Salem, ...
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Google taps local college to conduct transportation research
Virginia Tech is making strides in distracted driving research. WFIR's Emma Thomas reports on the future of driver attention studies: ...
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New Belgium Brewing to set up shop in Botetourt County
Date: March 8, 2023 (Botetourt County, VA) Today, New Belgium Brewing announced that they have struck an agreement to acquire the Constellation Brands facility in ...
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Montgomery Museum of Art and History awarded for innovative new program
An unlikely organization has stepped in to fill the gaps in the region's mental health resources. WFIR's Emma Thomas has details on the mental health ...
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Winners announced; 16th Annual Black History Month Art Contest
From U.S. Cellular -- ROANOKE, Va. (March 22, 2023) – UScellular announced the winners of its 16th Annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys ...
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Resident pushback continues against development on land by Valley View
Residents nearby the Evans Spring proposed development say no -- but Roanoke City and property owners say the 150 acres of land across the interstate ...
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Divorce, blended families “Community Conversation” tomorrow
Hustle Haven Yoga and Pilates Fitness Center in downtown Roanoke is hosting the next of its “Community Conversations” tomorrow. Owner London Ray-Dykstra says this event ...
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Liberty to have Florida Gov. speak at convocation
Liberty University will host the 46th Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis as keynote speaker during Convocation in a little under a month when he will address the ...
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Police say kids were abducted, two face charges
Two people have been arrested in connection to the runaway of two juveniles in Franklin County. Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says the mother of one ...
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Bill looks to stop foreign apps via executive power
Among 20 U.S. Senators - 10 from each major political party -- sponsoring legislation to try to limit dangers they see with the app Tik-Tok ...
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Dr. Pepper Park is ramping up, what’s new at the VMT
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar - sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission - roanokearts.org. With a look at some of ...
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More buildings “total loss” after D R Music fire
The Town of Vinton says the July 2nd fire that destroyed D R Music has claimed more buildings. Since the fire, nearby buildings have been ...
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VT women’s basketballer finalist for POY award
Virginia Tech’s Elizabeth Kitley has been named a finalist for Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Women’s College Player of the Year. The Summerfield, North Carolina native ...
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Burglar thwarted by home surveillance footage
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for breaking and entering using home surveillance footage. Authorities say 21-year-old Alexander Gill of Hardy was arrested ...
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Rev. R.R. Wilkinson honored by Roanoke City
A local civil rights leader has been posthumously recognized for his efforts in the Roanoke Valley. WFIR's Emma Thomas has that story: ...
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RCPD Chief Sam Roman to assume new role as assistant city manager
The hunt is on for a new Chief of Police as the current one announces plans to leave. WFIR's Emma Thomas has that story: See ...
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Roanoker Magazine’s inaugural women’s conference coming soon: RECLAIM...
Organizers say their upcoming women's conference will put community and connection at its center. WFIR's Emma Thomas has details: Click here to register for the ...
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NAACP responds after 28 yo killed in police custody
The Virginia NAACP is outraged by the death of Irvo Otieno just over two weeks ago while in the custody of the Henrico County Sheriff’s ...
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