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 ...
Downtown Roanoke gears up for St. Patrick’s day events this Saturday
The weather looks decent - plenty of sun - for this Saturday's big St. Patrick's Day celebration. Izzy Post is with Downtown Roanoke Incorporated; she ...
Bowers: I’m still the same person despite switching parties
A former Roanoke City Mayor has officially launched a new campaign for his old job. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Previous: Former 4-term Roanoke ...
Recovered Red-Tailed Hawk to be released today in Bedford
A recovered bird of prey will be released this afternoon in Bedford County; it's just one example of how the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in ...
“West Philly” inspired sub shop opens in downtown Roanoke
If you go out to eat downtown, and every thought you could run a restaurant… you will identify with the owner of the newest Roanoke ...
Conference to showcase career paths for girls
A pretty humble program is hosting local middle and high school girls for a day of exploring professions at a Hollins University, WFIR's Alex Torres ...
David Bowers to launch campaign for Roanoke Mayor
David Bowers announced yesterday he is again running to be Roanoke’s mayor, this time as a Republican. Bowers, who has served four terms as the ...
Escape at Mill Mountain Theatre
Mill Mountain Theatre wants to help you to Escape to Margaritaville. A musical comedy by the same name opens Wednesday. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno has ...
Details from VSP on fatal Bath County plane crash
A twin-engine IAI Astra 1125 crashed near Ingalls Field Airport in Hot Springs, Virginia, around 3 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 10. Five people were on ...
SERCAP says Water is Life! as it gets ready to hold celebration
An organization many have never heard of that focuses on water systems in rural communities and for low-income families is celebrating its 55th anniversary with ...
