Big changes ahead in the Real Estate business
Apparently the six percent real estate commission - 3 percent to both buyer's and seller's agents - was never "set in stone," but alot of ...
Its time once again for “Do Good Days” to help local non-profits...
Once again Wisler, the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs and Wheeler Media are joining forces today and tomorrow for "Do Good Days," lending a hand to ...
Retaining young professionals, the mission of OnBoardROA
Employers and young professionals, registration is open for Get2KnowNoke's OnBoardROA. The 8-week program provides new hires and interns professional development and fun, all while getting ...
Roanoke City reports phone scam to watch out for
A fraudster is pretending to be with the City of Roanoke asking people for money… claiming they owe taxes and asking for thousands of dollars ...
Boy hit on Avenham last night succumbs to injuries
Roanoke City Police say a boy sustained what appeared to be critical injuries after being hit by a car last night around 5:30 in the ...
Governor arrives same week that a campaign push for his signature
While the Governor was in town, we asked him about whether that mobile billboard from earlier this week has made up his mind about signing, ...
Kitley out for Hokies with torn ACL
For two weeks Virginia Tech women's basketball fans have been wondering - would All-American center Liz Kitley be recovered from an apparent knee injury in ...
Advocates go extra miles to get Prescription Drug Affordability Board
A full-court press by AARP-Virginia, including a mobile billboard traversing the Commonwealth, stopped in Roanoke today. WFIR's Ian Price has more ...
Man arrested for death of Patrick Henry High School student
Roanoke City Police have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with a shooting on Patton Avenue Northwest last August that claimed the life of a ...
Get2KnowNoke’s Experience Conference in May will be tweaked
The world has has changed since the height of the pandemic - and so has the Experience Conference in Roanoke, which is being "reimagined" by ...
RSO’s Rhapsody in Blue this weekend; more Nunsations and Margaritaville...
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar - With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and ...
16 teens across Virginia compete for $2500 and state title
A Roanoke youth organization is hosting clubs from Virginia and Washington D.C. to compete for the title 'Youth of the Year,' WFIR's Alex Torres has ...
City Council amends zoning to create more affordable housing
It took almost four hours last night at a public meeting, but when it was over Roanoke City Council voted 5 to 2 to amend ...
Biden, Trump now must focus on campaign strategy
With polls for both campaigns showing voters are NOT very enthusiastic about either presidential candidate, Joe Biden and Donald Trump will have to work on ...
Country rocker Brantley Gilbert headed to Roanoke this summer
ROANOKE, VA - Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) proudly announces the highly anticipated return of the Budweiser Summer Concert Series at Elmwood Park, kicking off with ...
Gainsboro Road and Beyond: reactions to ending exhibit
David Ramey: Gainsboro Road and Beyond is an exhibit highlighting the impact urban renewal had on the Gainsboro area. WFIR's Alex Torres has more on ...
Analysis: Marijuana sales NOT associated with adolescent use
Researchers say legal marijuana sales are not associated with increased use among adolescents. WFIR’s Ian Price has more ...
Roanoke area in middle of US EV-friendly metro regions
A new study finds that the number of public electric vehicle chargers in the Roanoke region grew more than 25% last year, placing it close ...
Virginia Tech women faculty inspiring the next generation of engineers
March is Women's History Month...At Virginia Tech women are changing the landscape of the field of engineering. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno introduces us to one ...
Calling all Creatives! Arts survey could benefit Roanoke region
Roanoke creatives a national arts organization wants to hear from you. The results of a survey through roanokearts.org could bring affordable housing and workplaces for ...
