Two NAACP officials arrested after sit-in at Congressman Goodlatte’s office...
Here's the press release from the Roanoke City Police Department: On August 8, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. Roanoke Police charged two adults with trespassing at ...
Prosecutor to run for lieutenant governor
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A former federal prosecutor with no experience in Virginia politics plans to run for lieutenant governor in 2017. Gene Rossi, a ...
Virginia governor supports inspector general despite claims
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe's office says it has full faith in state Inspector General June Jennings despite allegations from her staff ...
New TAP grant for Early Head Start program
The second federal grant to be used for an "Early Head Start" program has been awarded to TAP in Roanoke. More from WFIR's Gene Marrano: ...
New education director also wants to engage the community
As of today Mill Mountain Theatre has a new director of education. More from WFIR's Gene Marrano: 8-8 MMT Ed Director Wrap#1-WEB Click below to ...
NAACP national president in town for sit-in at Goodlatte’s office
No arrests yet - after a police visit - at the downtown Roanoke office of Congressman Bob Goodlatte where a sit-in is currently taking place ...
Livable Roanoke Valley introduces Livability Awards
The Partnership for a Livable Roanoke Valley is seeking nominations for two new awards designed to honor the people and projects of the region that ...
UPDATE: Woman wearing VT hoodie lied to Kansas Police when she claimed amne...
UPDATE: From Hays, Kansas Police: The Hays Police Department has positively identified the female from our earlier media release as 30-year-old Stephanie J. Eggers out of ...
Gypsy moths make a comeback this year; state works to limit damage in 2017
Gypsy moths made a bit of a comeback this year in parts of southwest Virginia, and the state's Department of Forestry hopes some damage mapping ...
Load the Bus school supplies campaign kicks off
The 15th annual "Load the Bus" campaign kicked off this afternoon at local Wal-Mart stores. Families shopping for school supplies during this tax-free weekend through ...
Ex-Va. first lady case put on hold after Supreme Court ruling
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A federal appeals court has put former Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell's case on hold, giving prosecutors and defense attorneys more ...
Artisans have major economic impact
Its big business - the artisan industry statewide in 2014 provided 572-million dollars in economic impact. More from WFIR's Gene Marrano: 8-5 Artisan Impact Wrap#1-WEB ...
BaconFest comes to Elmwood Park
If you're a bacon lover there's an event returning to downtown Roanoke this weekend that's designed just for you. WFIR's Starr Anderson has the details ...
Mike Pence pitches GOP ticket in Virginia Beach, Norfolk
Republican Vice-Presidential Nominee Mike Pence toured the Tidewater region yesterday, continuing the GOP's push for Virginia this November. WFIR's Ian Price has details: 08-05 Pence ...
Clinton campaign launches Va. Latino effort; Trump campaign calls that divi...
The Hillary Clinton presidential campaign is boosting efforts aimed specifically at organizing and registering Virginia Latino voters. But Donald Trump's campaign says its key issues ...
Former Chockett Press employee accused of embezzlement
From Virginia State Police: SALEM, Va. - The Virginia State Police have concluded an investigation in which Brian Lee Wallace was indicted on eight counts ...
UPDATE: Missing man found
UPDATE: State Police say Mr. Ford has been found and transported to a hospital to be checked out. Previously -- From Virginia State Police: State ...
Local dentist says keep on flossing
To floss or not to floss - along with brushing your teeth? A report surfacing this week may have some reconsidering their dental hygiene. More ...
Load the Bus for Kids helps local students in need
If you're going shopping for school supplies during the tax-free weekend, which starts tomorrow, two local school districts hope you'll buy a few extra items ...
LOA needs volunteers – and air conditioners
A local organization that serves seniors needs air conditioners - and volunteers. WFIR's Bob Clark has the story 8-4 LOA Wrap #1-WEB ...
