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A rise in the cost of coal, natural gas and purchased power over the past year will increase the rate ApCo customers will pay for ...
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The Liberty Flames face a major test on the road at Wake Forest. UVA hopes to rebound against Old Dominion at home tomorrow - and ...
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Some of the world's elite cyclocross racers will compete this weekend in Roanoke, in an event that showcases local efforts to build the region's image ...
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Local Republicans and Democrats are turning to money from special PACs for the first time in recent memory as the campaign season for Roanoke City ...
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After 100 years of service and 15 years of vacancy, historic Fire Station One in downtown Roanoke on Church Avenue will open its doors once ...
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The32nd annual Henry Street Heritage Festival returns Saturday to Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke, and in a change from the past, there is no admission ...
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TSA NEWS RELEASE: ROANOKE, Va.—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a Roanoke County man with a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag yesterday (Sept. 14), ...
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State police say a motorcyclist they were pursuing died in a head-on crash with a truck late Tuesday night on US 29 between Lynchburg and ...
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At least one recent survey shows the percentage of those who list inflation as their main concern right now has dropped, but Republicans like incumbent ...
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During his speech yesterday, Liberty University's high-profile guest speaker drew comparisons between the Trump administration and the current one. WFIR's Emma Thomas with that story: ...
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ROANOKE, Va.-- A woman from Pulaski County was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented her from carrying her loaded handgun onto ...
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Franklin Road will be getting a facelift as new developments are announced. WFIR's Emma Thomas reports that one such project will bring more banking choices ...
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Several local agencies will come together to unveil a historical marker commemorating the life of Norvel Lee - a little known local legend. WFIR's Emma ...
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Its first branch office isn't even open yet but Ridge View Bank has announced plans for its new corporate headquarters as well, to be built ...
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A joint statement today from U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine about $135 million dollars in federal funding for Virginia as part of pending ...
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A new building next door -- and it’s all about health and wellness. WFIR’s Ian Price has that story. 9-13 LOA WRAP ...
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So who should get the new COVID booster shot that's focused on the Omicron variants? Everyone over the age of 12 is eligible and should ...
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Those who remember the days of neighborhood butchers - and other who have just heard about them - can now find one in South Roanoke ...
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Two years since the last Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival the event will be making a comeback this weekend. Organizers say ticket sales indicate that ...
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(from Roanoke PD) On September 12 at approximately 5:10 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified that a person with a gunshot wound had arrived at Carilion ...
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