In just days, 60% of 611 fall excursion tickets are sold
In case there was any question, the Roanoke-built 611 steam locomotive remains a very popular draw for steam excursions. Within days of tickets becoming available ...
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Two pets killed during Roanoke County house fire
(Roanoke County, VA—August 27, 2023) Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday to the report of a residential structure fire in ...
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Roanoke College one of Princeton Review’s “Best 389 Colleges for 2024”
Aug. 25, 2023 — Roanoke College is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduates, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company spotlighted ...
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VADOC Investigating Death of Inmate at Red Onion State Prison
Richmond-The Virginia Department of Corrections is investigating the death of an inmate that occurred at Red Onion State Prison on August 24, 2023. At approximately ...
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Lawmakers say they have deal on ‘major components’ of budget
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia legislators who have been leading negotiations over the months-delayed state budget announced Friday they have reached agreement on the ...
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Virginia Tech part of select group piloting new program
Virginia Tech is one of only four universities nationwide selected to run a pioneer program for the Department of Defense. WFIR's Emma Thomas has more ...
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UPDATE: Man charged in shootings that wounded three
UPDATED NEWS RELEASE: Roanoke Police have arrested Brian S. Reep, 41 of Roanoke, and charged him with Malicious Wounding regarding this incident. Reep was identified ...
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Tentative Va budget deal includes income tax breaks
Virginia lawmakers now have a tentative budget agreement to vote on. Conferees from the Republican-controlled House of Delegates and Democratic-controlled State Senate have reached a ...
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Mayor says Roanoke has the resilience to tackle challenges
Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea Sr. gave his annual state of the city address at a breakfast sponsored by the Roanoke Regional Chamber this morning - ...
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Symphony under the Stars returns with new music
Elmwood Park is gearing up to host its much-anticipated concert under the stars. WFIR's Emma Thomas has a sneak peek at this year's Symphony under ...
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Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross brings on sponsor with local ties
The Virginia's Blue Ridge Go Cross race series at Fallon Park on September 16th and 17th that is now part of a national bike racing ...
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Local author shines light on first responders’ mental health
Author David B. Pope is using his memoir to shine a light on first responders mental health. WFIR's Emma Thomas has more: ...
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Roanoke ranks low in nationwide real estate market comparison
A new study finds that Roanoke's real estate market leaves something to be desired. WFIR's Emma Thomas has details: ...
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Inflation is down … why are prices still up?
Roanoke College's Quarterly Virginia Consumer Sentiment Report has found people are frustrated by high prices. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno has the details ...
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First GOP presidential debate tonight; local expert offers preview
The Presidential primaries don't get underway until early 2024 but the Republican party has a crowded field of contenders and many have qualified for the ...
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RSO season kicks off this weekend; retired Fire-EMS veteran has book signin...
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar - With a look at some of the events coming up this weekend and in ...
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Jae Valley Road crash, road closure includes fatality
(from Roanoke County PD) On Tuesday August 22 a 2005 Mack Truck driven by Michael Thornton was traveling northbound in the 4200 block of Jae ...
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Affordable housing complex coming to Salem Avenue in downtown Roanoke
Roanoke City Council passed an ordinance last night that will pave the way for an affordable housing complex on Salem Avenue in downtown Roanoke, near ...
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Roanoke City Public Schools back in session
The first bell has rung on the new school year in Roanoke City. As WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports students are still recovering from learning ...
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Phone lines down for all Roanoke County schools and buildings
From Roanoke County Public Schools: Currently, phone lines are down for all schools and buildings in Roanoke County Public Schools. Alternative numbers have been established ...
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