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Roanoke fire officials say a person smoking while on oxygen is dead from fire-related injuries. Crews were called yesterday to the 10 block of 12 ...
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A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates a new work of art gracing the Greenway. Barrows Inc. has partnered with Roanoke City to bring local art to ...
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The Summer Music Games of Southwest Virginia is returning for the first time since 2019 to the Salem Stadium next Tuesday evening. The event includes ...
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Cost-conscious homeowners could lower their utility bills by following a few simple tips as temperatures soar. Southern Trust Home Services is offering a few suggestions ...
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Following Roanoke City Council's decision to form an advisory board dedicated to equality, a nearby locality hopes to follow their lead. In conjunction with the ...
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62 of the beagles rescued from a Virginia breeding facility are now in the care of Angels of Assisi in Roanoke, and if you are ...
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From Roanoke County Police Department: On Wednesday July 27, 2022, about 9:13pm a 2003 Mazda Protégé was traveling northbound in the 2400 block of Catawba ...
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NEWS RELEASE: (Danville, Va.)  - The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District is advising the public residing near the Walmart on Mount Cross Road to keep their domestic ...
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For the first time, all students at six Roanoke County public schools will receive free school meals, regardless of their families' income. The schools are ...
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Showtimers will soon be closing out its run of Godspell, but fans still have some time to catch it before it goes. John-Michael Tebelak's musical hit ...
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Roanoker Dan Smith is a member of the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame; his 8th book - and second novel - is NEWS!, which officially ...
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The Taubman Museum of Art has a new temporary exhibit, thanks to the generosity of long-time board members and donors, Cynthia and Heywood Fralin. WFIR's ...
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Botetourt County Fire and EMS is looking for more workers to fill their 5 open positions. W-F-I-R Intern Reporter Alex Powell has more: 07-26 BoCo ...
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Virginia's public school systems have been ranked fourth best in America in a recent WalletHub study. WFIR's Emma Thomas with details: 7-26 VASchools WRAP1-WEB Click ...
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Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality.  The crash occurred Tuesday (today) at 8:00 a.m. on Truman Hill Road, ...
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A Virginia U.S. Senator says the LIFT Act will establish a new program to help first-time, first-generation homebuyers to build wealth more rapidly. WFIR’s Ian ...
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Roanoke Police say the missing juvenile we told you about previously - 13-year-old Bobby Curry - has now been located safe and sound. He had ...
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After almost 60 years at 1500 hours, Virginia's Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists have voted to reduce program requirements to 1000 hours. WFIR's Emma Thomas ...
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The City of Roanoke is crafting an Economic Development Strategic Plan it says will be a first - with input from outside consultants - and ...
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(from VSP) We have had three phone calls here at the office reporting that a Detective Keith McCoy, from the Virginia State Police has called ...
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