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Researchers at Virginia Tech are joining a multi-institutional team to tackle a lethal childhood brain cancer. WFIR's Emma Thomas has more: ...
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One of Virginia's U.S. Senators took to Fox News to discuss his new bipartisan legislation aimed at tackling a rising problem in the Commonwealth. WFIR's ...
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If you are looking to eat or drink outside, all the spots in Downtown Roanoke to do so have been collected into one place as ...
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While Democrats tend to favor gun control and limiting who can purchase firearms as a way to curb gun violence, Republicans like Virginia Attorney General ...
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As Congress debates whether to ban the popular social media site nationwide, one state has already signed a ban bill into law. WFIR's Emma Thomas ...
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A coalition that includes influential business and advocacy groups wrote this week to Virginia lawmakers and Gov. Glenn Youngkin, asking them ...
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The Roanoke Valley is situated in a region of great natural beauty, enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. The Blue Ridge Land Conservancy (BRLC) is ...
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A wildlife rehab center is reminding people of deer "do's" and "don't's" as fawn season gets underway. WFIR's Emma Thomas reports: ...
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Washington Park’s new swimming pool will likely need to be placed on the site of a crumbling, 19th-century caretaker’s cottage, according to current city plans ...
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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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A popular Roanoke nightspot is set to honor a local musical mainstay who recently passed away. Martin's Downtown will hold a special show Thursday honoring ...
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Mill Mountain Zoo opens a new playground Thursday, one aimed at helping children learn the value of insects. The zoo and Carilion Children's have teamed ...
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For a second time Valley Metro, The Town of Vinton and the Vinton Breakfast Lions Club have come together to build a modern looking, covered ...
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President Biden was scheduled to meet yesterday with Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to discuss the debt ceiling vote impasse over the budget ...
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RAM House – short for Roanoke Area Ministries – is the largest day shelter for the homeless in Roanoke, open 365 days a year. RAM ...
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After nearly two decades in the business of getting people the medications they need, one non-profit reflects on what's changed and what's stayed the same ...
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Carilion Clinic today announced that Steve Arner  has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of the $2.4 billion not-for-profit academic health system and Nancy ...
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A local favorite highlighting diversity in the Valley is back and bigger than before. WFIR's Emma Thomas reports on Local Colors: ...
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A shop in Bedford is helping you shop “local” without going to several shops to do it. WFIR’s Ian Price has more ...
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Roanoke's forgotten history will be uncovered with the premiere of a documentary film. WFIR's Emma Thomas has more on "Hidden in Plain Site": Click here ...
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