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Gas prices in some parts of Virginia are now higher than they were last year at this time, and the rollout of COVID vaccines is ...
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Virginia U.S. Senator Tim Kaine questioned the Secretary of Defense nominee about how the military should address the rise of white supremacy and extremism among ...
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(Roanoke PD) On January 19, 2021 [last night] at approximately 11:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified of a person with a gunshot wound in the ...
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According to the latest numbers released this morning by the Virginia Department of Health there are 138 new confirmed or probable coronavirus cases, 5 new ...
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(Update 12 noon) Registration is already full for this weekend's 65+ community COVID-19 vaccine event at the Berglund Center - some 4000 people - after ...
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Its no shock that the Hollins-Mill Mountain Winter Festival of New Works featuring plays written by Hollins University students is virtual this year. Tomorrow through ...
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The 16th-ranked Virginia Tech men's basketball team is off until a home game on Saturday against Notre Dame. Hokies head coach Mike Young on building ...
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Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe is discussing gun control legislation he would pursue, if elected to serve another term. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story ...
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Virginia Senator Mark Warner is set to lead the body's intelligence committee when Democrats gain control of the chamber, something expected as soon as today ...
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The director for the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts says she hears "heart breaking stories everyday" about people seeking a COVID-19 vaccine shot. Dr ...
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A coalition of groups statewide that include drug abuse prevention advocates and law enforcement agencies spoke out this morning on a Zoom conference - opposing ...
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UPDATE: The jackpot for tonight’s Mega Millions drawing (Tuesday, January 19) has just been increased to an estimated $865 million. PREVIOUS: DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) ...
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UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: On Monday, January 18th, at 6:46pm, Roanoke Fire-EMS was dispatched to the 2500 block of Larchwood St NE for a fire. Units ...
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According to the latest numbers released this morning by the Virginia Department of Health there are 107 new confirmed or probable coronavirus cases, and 6 ...
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A deal is being finalized with Former Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney to become the new GM of the Washington Football Team. And the ...
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Press Release from Terry McAuliffe's Campaign: Terry McAuliffe today called on the General Assembly to pass a ban on the sale of assault weapons this ...
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Call it tithing to a community perhaps and not a church. The SIMPLE Roanoke program is 3 years old and wants to make sure people ...
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After millions of Americans have lost their jobs because of COVID-19, many are having a hard time finding employment again. AARP will be helping those ...
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A Republican state Senator and Gubernatorial candidate is responding to Democratic colleagues who are looking to censure her. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains. 1-18 Chase Censure ...
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The cold weather is here and that means there are special winter activities to enjoy in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Local restaurants have been adapting to ...
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