Is it time for another COVID booster shot?

Is it time for another COVID booster shot?
Have you gotten your COVID booster? Health professionals say that is the surest way to stop serious illness due to COVID-19. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno ...
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Sen. Warner calls for a systemic approach to national security

Sen. Warner calls for a systemic approach to national security
Virginia U.S. Senator and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee says that one potential adversary warrants a systemic approach to national defense. WFIR's Emma Thomas ...
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AG Miyares looks back at General Assembly session

AG Miyares looks back at General Assembly session
In a conversation with WFIR on Friday, Virginia's Republican Attorney General assessed what legislation made it through a split General Assembly where his party only ...
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Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges early preview

Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges early preview
We are not too far away from the start of the outdoor music season in Roanoke and that includes the events at Dr. Pepper Park ...
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Norfolk Southern announces six-point plan to enhance safety

Norfolk Southern announces six-point plan to enhance safety
From Norfolk Southern Corporation -- ATLANTA, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Monday a six-point plan to immediately enhance the safety ...
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No. 8 Virginia Tech beats Louisville for 1st ACC crown

No. 8 Virginia Tech beats Louisville for 1st ACC crown
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kenny Brooks walked over to an end-zone section of Virginia Tech fans and gave a fist-pumping release as his players climbed ...
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Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome

Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome
BRISTOL, Va. (AP) — The pastors smiled as they held the doors open, grabbing the hands of those who walked by and urging many to ...
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Poll: Education opinion reflects partisan divide

Poll: Education opinion reflects partisan divide
The Roanoke College poll released this week showed a partisan divide when it comes to book banning. WFIR’s Ian Price has more ...
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Body of missing Salem man found

Body of missing Salem man found
The Salem Police Department discovered the body of John Krippendorf on Thursday afternoon in the southern quadrant of the city just off Braeburn Drive. The ...
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Arrest made in August 2022 murder

Arrest made in August 2022 murder
(from Roanoke PD) UPDATE: Roanoke Police have arrested Armonie A. Gunn, 22 of Roanoke, and charged her with First Degree Murder, Use of a Firearm ...
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CBD bill awaits Governor’s signature – or amendements

CBD bill awaits Governor's signature - or amendements
Virginia's Hemp and CBD industry is waiting with baited breath for Governor Glenn Youngkin's action on House Bill 2294. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports ...
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Green Career Week focus on horticulture industry

Green Career Week focus on horticulture industry
Today marks the last day of "Green Career Week." Not green as in solar panels, electric cars or wind - but as in horticulture. A ...
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Shooting early this morning in SE Roanoke

Shooting early this morning in SE Roanoke
(from Roanoke PD) On March 3 at approximately 1:40 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with ...
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Amazon pauses construction on 2nd HQ in Virginia

Amazon pauses construction on 2nd HQ in Virginia
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is pausing construction of its second headquarters in Virginia following the biggest round of layoffs in the company’s history and ...
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VT Professor talks important conversations surrounding train derailment

VT Professor talks important conversations surrounding train derailment
A Virginia Tech Professor weighs in on the Ohio train derailment, and the conversations it brings up. WFIR's Emma Thomas has more: ...
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Youngkin poll numbers are up

Youngkin poll numbers are up
A new survey from Roanoke College is good news for Virginia’s Governor. But Senior Political Analyst Bryan Parsons says only 34-percent of respondents believe Youngkin ...
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Partnership launches new Regional Jobs Board at Get2KnowRoanoke.com

Partnership launches new Regional Jobs Board at Get2KnowRoanoke.com
The Roanoke Regional Partnership has just launched an AI-powered jobs board that harvests data from 14,000-plus websites daily, posting what director of talent strategies Julia ...
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The Taubman Museum’s free arts and culture showcase returns

The Taubman Museum's free arts and culture showcase returns
Ahead of this year's "Roanoke Arts Pop!", organizers give a sneak peek into what visitors can expect to see. WFIR's Emma Thomas has details: ...
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At the Movies: yes, its “Cocaine Bear”

Brent Stevens At the Movies
Now here's Brent Stevens from Hollins University "At the Movies" ... with what's new at the historic Grandin Theatre: "Cocaine Bear," playing this weekend at ...
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Both parties hopeful to secure senate seat following Edwards’ retirement...

Both parties hopeful to secure senate seat following Edwards' retirement
News this week that Democratic state Sen. John Edwards won't seek reelection to a Roanoke Valley district has left Democrats scrambling for a successor and ...
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