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Republican 6th District Congressman Ben Cline is seeking a third term and Democratic candidate Jennifer Lewis is already gearing up her campaign. But first, Ben ...
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Following several pedestrian deaths, state and city officials are hoping to improve Williamson Road in Roanoke. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR's Taylor Sherrill ...
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You might not think that hot summer weather can be a drain on your car's battery, but as it turns out, it can be just ...
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Roanoke Police are still searching for a 13-year-old girl who has been missing for 10 days. Samiyah Jarvis was last seen at her home on ...
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The USDA Summer Food Service Program and Roanoke Parks and Recreation are providing meals over the summer to school age children. WFIR Intern Reporter Alex ...
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Air conditioning contractors are especially busy this week, handling increased number of calls for help when the AC has gone out. Units are more likely ...
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Members of the General Assembly will head back to Richmond tomorrow to consider 38 budget amendments announced by Governor Youngkin yesterday. Republican State Senator David ...
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The Virginia Department of Health has revised its quarantine guidance for COVID-19, for non-high risk situations. If person is exposed to COVID-19, but has tested ...
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Now here's Brent Stevens from Hollins University "At the Movies" ... with what's new at the historic Grandin Theatre: - the Toy Story spin-off, "Lightyear." ...
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Roanoke-area home prices keep rising even as the number of sales modestly declines. So far, it seems, rising mortgage interest rates have not yet impacted ...
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RAMP - the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program - will soon have a new director, as its first leader plans to step away from that ...
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After nearly 22 years with the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO Joyce Waugh  will retire at the end of the year. Waugh ...
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With hot summer weather once again with us, it's important to remember that the elderly can be especially vulnerable head-related illnesses. That much is well-known, ...
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The first two of seven planned January 6 committee televised hearings in the House of Representatives has portrayed former President Donald Trump as an election ...
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A new service is on its way to the Roanoke area to help people get good and nutritious food. WFIR Intern Reporter Alex Powell has ...
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The months-long shortage of baby formula appears far from over, and the impact is often especially pronounced in rural areas like many in southwest Virginia ...
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The January 6th Committee Hearings continue tomorrow morning and are expected to go on for weeks. A former Congressman from our area is discussing what ...
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Dangerous summer heat has returned, and with it, warnings to be extra careful if you plan to spend any active time outdoors. At the Virginia Department ...
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NEWS RELEASE: On June 12th, at 12:20 a.m., Roanoke Fire-EMS responded to a vehicle fire on the 800 block of Rutherford Ave NW. Responding crews ...
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Virginia has joined the "five dollar club" now that gasoline in parts of the state average more than $5.00 a gallon.  It started last week ...
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