Suspect arrested in Hershberger Road NW shooting
Roanoke Police have arrested 26 year old Marquest Hairston of Roanoke and charged him with two counts of Malicious Wounding after a shooting incident where ...
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First numbers suggest early voting will be big this year
Early voting is now underway in Virginia, and if Roanoke County is any indication, there will be plenty of people marking their ballots well ahead ...
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Doug Doughty writes about the new Roanoke College AD and football’s return...
Four months after the announcement that Roanoke College would be restoring football after a 75-year absence, the Maroons have taken another step that could speed ...
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Virginia’s U.S. Senators concerning the budget battle on The Hill
The House and US Senate have a week from tomorrow to pass the spending bills agreed to in June for the new fiscal year. If ...
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Free parking at state parks tomorrow during National Public Lands Day
Virginia State Parks has something to offer this weekend - free parking for starters at all 41 state parks. WFIR's Alex Torres has details: ...
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Dawgs head coach looks forward to raising championship banner… however...
Forward Mac Jansen has been added to the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs training camp roster for the upcoming season. The team captain helped Roanoke to ...
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Huddle Up Moms looking for Diaper Duty teams
Huddle Up Moms - the local non-profit support group for new and expectant mothers - is looking for more volunteer teams to take part in ...
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Bi-annual LFA Kids consignment sale starts today at Berglund Center
A discount sale for kids clothing and items is being held this week at the Berglund Center now through Sunday ...
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Roanoke College asks “who do you trust?”
For the first time, the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College has issued the "Virginia Trust Index Report," based on three questions ...
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Carilion’s healing arts program now a part of new tower construction
As the Crystal Spring tower at Carilion Clinic gets closer to completion, young patients and families at Carilion Children's Tanglewood Center spent some time today ...
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Congressman speaks out against another state’s gun ban
A U.S. Congressman who represents our area took to the floor to talk about New Mexico. WFIR’s Ian Price has more ...
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“Something Rotten” at Showtimers and an Opera Roanoke season preview...
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar - With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and ...
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EPIC training looks to enhance leadership skills for rising stars
Cortex Leadership Consulting and The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber have joined forces to strengthen area business leaders. As WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports the program has ...
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Gauntlet participant launches geriatric care coordination business
While working in the fashion industry in New York City, April Jones watched a plane crash into the south World Trade Center Tower on September ...
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Jeff Center is a fixer-upper these days – needs extensive upkeep
Jefferson Center Executive Director Cyrus Pace says the Center is needs 6-million dollars worth of repairs and renovations. As WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports Pace ...
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Realtor created workshop series for home sellers
Is repainting the house or replacing kitchen cabinets really the best move to make before selling a home? Its time sellers had more information at ...
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Volunteers can help build trails on Mill Mountain during Public Lands Day
Roanoke's Parks and Recreation have reached a milestone and is celebrating this weekend. WFIR's Alex Torres has details on a project coming up on Mill ...
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Salem-Roanoke County Chamber to offer EPIC leadership training
The Roanoke Valley needs to develop more young future leaders - so says Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce executive director Amanda Livingston, who has teamed ...
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Developer Ed Walker on the Riverdale project in SE Roanoke
Well over a decade ago developer Ed Walker led the charge, turning older commercial properties into downtown Roanoke living spaces. Now what he calls his ...
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The Humble Hustle presents “Not Your Average Year”
The Humble Hustle Company is hosting some not-so-average events. The series has events on 4 days next week in Downtown Roanoke. WFIR's Alex Torres has ...
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